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  • Brighten the Holidays with Savings and Safety Advice From the Ameren Illinois Utilities Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:29PM Stay bright, save light and cash this holiday season by decking the halls with ENERGY STAR qualified decorative lighting which consume 75 percent less electricity than conventional incandescent holiday lights, according to the Ameren Illinois Utilities.
  • Throwing the Traditional Deck a Curve Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 11:25AM(ARA) - When custom homebuilder Scott Gregory decided it was time to put a deck on his lake cottage, he did what many builders do when they have the chance to work on their own property: He tried some new things.
  • Navasota Examiner Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 9:27PM(ARA) - First-time buyers account for a third of all-terrain vehicle sales each year. As with any major purchase, a little education can go a long way towards helping you get the best possible deal for your money.
  • Fiber Composites Announces Strategic Partnership with Huttig Building Products for Western Distribution Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:36PM Fiber Composites LLC, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing solutions, announces the strategic partnership with Huttig Building Products to expand the Fiberon brand decking and railing presence in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, New Mexico and Texas.
  • Titan Wood to Feature Loewen Bella Vista Windows at Greenbuild Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:00PM DALLAS----Titan Wood will be showing a range of products made from its Accoya® wood at this year’s Greenbuild Expo in Boston November 18-20th. Products will include decking, siding, doors and windows.
  • AERT Posts $1.9 Million Loss in 3rd Quarter Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 3:20PMAdvanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. of Springdale reports a third-quarter net loss of $1.9 million or 4 cents a share compared with a loss of $2 million or 4 cents a share for the same period of 2007.
  • Durable Decks Add Enjoyment and Long-Term Value Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:26AM(ARA) - With the housing market in uncertain territory, many homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes and undertake home improvement projects that offer immediate benefits, as well as a good return on investment.
  • Plastic waste gets the sack Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 6:05AMPhoto: Photos by Natalie Guillén /The New Mexican Marie and Clarence Moore rest on a bench made of recycled plastic bags on Oct. 16 at Albertsons as they wait for the shuttle to take their groceries back to Ponce de Leon Retirement Community.
  • AERT Releases Q3 Results; Per Share Net Unchanged On Lower Sales; Bank Line Extended Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 12:34AM SPRINGDALE, Ark., Nov. 10, 2008 -- Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc. , a leading plastics recycler and manufacturer of Green building products, announced today the filing of its 2008 Q3 financial results with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Newbury building permits Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:04AMNEWBURY and mdash; Here is a list of permits issued in October by Building Inspector Sam Joslin and Assistant Building Inspector Doug Packer. Jason Tate, 17 Graham Ave.; remove six windows and replace with three, $3,600.
  • Blazing a trail New trail will be accessible to those with special needs at Crotched Mountain Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 5:18AMGREENFIELD -- About a half mile down a trail in the woods from the Crotched Mountain rehabilitation center is a porcupine den. ... - By MICHAEL CLEVELAND Correspondent
  • New trail will be accessible to those with special needs at Crotched Mountain Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 5:18AMGREENFIELD -- About a half mile down a trail in the woods from the Crotched Mountain rehabilitation center is a porcupine den. ... - By MICHAEL CLEVELAND Correspondent
  • The greening of the Eastern Shore Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 7:57AMBerlin resident Ron Cascio, owner of Chestnut Creek, a home-building consulting, development and contracting firm, utilizes environmentally sound techniques in his home and the homes he builds. He said it’s a lifestyle for him, and it was a good career choice, too.
  • Wood Composite Technologies announces change in year-end Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 10:45PM Wood Composite Technologies Inc. announced the change in its year-end from September 30 to December 31 to better synchronize its financial reporting and business planning with its natural business cycle and those of its key customers and suppliers.
  • Companies go green and find that it pays Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 6:21AMNearly half of U.S. executives polled said their companies were somewhat concerned with the environment. But 70 percent thought green concerns will take a back seat to profit in times of economic uncertainty.
  • Prepping the patio for winter Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 6:00AMWe recently moved to Abilene (military, of course) and have not experienced a winter here yet.
  • Durable Decks Add Enjoyment and Long-Term Value Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 10:33AM(ARA) - With the housing market in uncertain territory, many homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes and undertake home improvement projects that offer immediate benefits, as well as a good return on investment.
  • Register User Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 8:35PMOne of the finishing touches to the Alton Mill restoration project is expected to roll into the village today (Oct. 31). With the assistance of a large crane, a Bailey bridge — reminiscent of the Second World War — will be installed across Shaw’s Creek.
  • Lodi Lake to be drained to build new boathouse Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 5:16AMJust when Woodbridge Irrigation District officials thought they would not drain Lodi Lake for the winter following the construction of the new Woodbridge Dam, the city of Lodi asked the district to drain the lake one more time.
  • Lodi Lake to be drained to construct new boathouse Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 9:46AMJust when Woodbridge Irrigation District officials thought they would not drain Lodi Lake for the winter following the construction of the new Woodbridge Dam, the city of Lodi asked the district to drain the lake one more time.
  • Throwing the Traditional Deck a Curve Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 8:33PM(ARA) - When custom homebuilder Scott Gregory decided it was time to put a deck on his lake cottage, he did what many builders do when they have the chance to work on their own property: He tried some new things.
  • Our Towns Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 8:40AMSALISBURY-- The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art will host a workshop, "Copper Flowers," with Kathy Boyle on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants will create wildflowers out of a variety of materials and turn them into jewelry or decorations.
  • k1120 BC-MO-PAN-DeMenilMansio 10-24 0644 Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 5:08AMThe Hays Daily News (http://www.hdnews.net) offers news and information for Hays and Northwest Kansas. Your source for news and information in Northwest Kansas.
  • Fiber Composites Introduces Fiberon Horizon Decking with PermaTech Innovation Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 10:18PMNEW LONDON, NC -- Fiber Composites, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing solutions, introduces Fiberon Horizon™ decking products with PermaTech™ Innovation – a groundbreaking technology that chemically bonds strong HDPE (High-density Polyethylene) and wood fiber with the most resilient surface material available for the ultimate in low maintenance outdoor product ...
  • Comments (0) Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 7:16PMCAPE MAY — The city is making a concerted effort to allow disabled persons to have better beach access including proposed removable boardwalks to the waterline and platforms with tables and umbrellas near the dune line.
  • SUSSEX: Records Pond handicapped pier to be closed for repairs Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 1:25PMLAUREL — The handicapped pier at Records Pond in Laurel will be closed for repairs from Monday to Nov. 5.
  • Shipman Elected Chairman of Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 12:55PMElected Chairman of SMA for 2009, Keith Shipman is National Sales Manager for Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC, the manufacturer of ResinDek® panels used for decking, flooring, mezzanines, racks, shelving, work platforms, pick modules, warehouses, and other industrial workstations. This story is related to the following: Services Search for suppliers of: Trade Associations
  • Durable Decks Add Enjoyment and Long-Term Value Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 9:30AM(ARA) - With the housing market in uncertain territory, many homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes and undertake home improvement projects that offer immediate benefits, as well as a good return on investment.
  • Export woes looming for China´s WPC firms Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 9:56AMChinese companies that make wood-plastic composites think of themselves as part of a new, environmentally friendly industry, one that so far has been basically immune from any economic slowdown. That’s about to be put to the test.
  • Premium CertainTeed Building Products Featured in Idea Homes, Give Homeowners Refreshing Ideas Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 7:42PM Premium polymer shake siding and three types of insulation from CertainTeed Corporation are featured as Idea Home products in the October issues of Coastal Living and Cottage Living magazines.
  • Trex Company to Report Third Quarter 2008 Results on October 29 Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 12:05PM WINCHESTER, Va.----Trex Company, Inc. , manufacturer of Trex® decking and railing, will release its third quarter 2008 results before the NYSE opens for regular trading on Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
  • Algae causes shingle stains Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 10:13AMQ: My house has very light gray roof shingles. They are 10 years old and recently got dark stains. There are no wood-burning stoves in the area and there are no trees over the house. I have noticed that other houses in the area with the same roof color also have stains. Under the roof is an attic. What is causing this? What we can do.
  • Fencing options are many and varied Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 7:28AMHave a fence in need of repairs? There is something for everyone.
  • Punch up your yard by replacing the fence Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 6:39AMHave an old fence that is in need of repairs? If so, now may be a good time to consider replacing it as there is something for everyone.
  • Home Show 2 starts Thursday Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 5:44AMHere are details on Seattle Home Show 2, which runs Oct. 16-19 at the Qwest field Event Center.
  • Flood Debris Pick-up Information Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 1:43AMCEDAR RAPIDS – The City of Cedar Rapids has hired GM Enterprise Demolition of Charlotte, NC, to assist in collecting and disposing of flood-related debris beginning Monday, October 13, 2008. The contractor anticipates collecting about 80 tons of debris per day.
  • Family goes back to the basics Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 12:44AMDeep in the woods on a back country road north of Kingston, a local family is proving less is more. Former owners of a [...]
  • Mike Langley blogs from the Great Allegheny Passage- Thursday Edition Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 5:13PM Between September 27 and October 4, Allegheny Conference on Community Development CEO Mike Langley will be among 87 cyclists pedaling from Washington, D.C. to downtown Pittsburgh along the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage. The 335-mile hiking and biking trail connecting the Pittsburgh region to the nation’s capital is arguably the most accessible great trail experience in the ...
  • Durable Decks Add Enjoyment and Long-Term Value Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 10:28AM(ARA) - With the housing market in uncertain territory, many homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes and undertake home improvement projects that offer immediate benefits, as well as a good return on investment.
  • Algae cause of roof streaking Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 5:28AMMy house has very light gray roof shingles. They are 10 years old and recently got dark stains. There are no wood burning stoves in the area and there are no trees over the house. I have noticed that other houses in the area with the same roof color also have stains. Under the roof is an attic. Any ideas what is causing this and what we can do?
  • Street fighting roots lead to boxing career Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 5:14PMTerry "Troublemaker" Smith began his flight path Down Under to a professional boxing match in Christchurch after being embroiled in a street fight as a teenager.
  • Beach debris attacked Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 4:59PMHundreds of volunteers are cleaning up the Panhandle coast today.
  • Anger as pier prank sparks 999 alert Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 2:08PMCOASTGUARDS and lifeboat crews were called into action in the early hours of yesterday (Sept 18) morning when a nightclubber jumped into the sea from Eastbourne Pier. (18/09/2008 17:26:50)
  • Failed conversion costly for Neosho Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 6:32AMNEOSHO, Mo. — Fresh off its first state ranking in more than 13 years, No. 10 Neosho came into Friday’s Central Ozark Conference showdown against the Nixa Eagles feeling on top.
  • Ridgerunners take charge early at Miami Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 6:31AMMIAMI, Okla. — The Grove Ridgerunners, the No. 2 team in Oklahoma Class 4A, scored 10 points in the first two minutes and were never seriously threatened in a 27-7 win over the Miami Wardogs on Friday at Robertson Field.
  • Carthage dominates early Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 6:31AMWILLARD, Mo. — Carthage, behind Devron Moore’s three first half touchdowns, built a solid lead at intermission and held on to whip Willard 33-14 in a Central Ozark Conference contest Friday night.
  • Stampede draws 2,000 Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 6:31AMThe stampede has turned thunderous. Nearly 2,000 runners are entered in Missouri Southern’s annual cross country meet today. A total of 40 college teams and 67 high school teams are registered for the Southern Stampede.
  • Lions battle to 0-0 tie Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 6:31AMPORTALES, N.M. — Although outshot 13-7, Missouri Southern battled Eastern New Mexico to a scoreless tie in a Southwest Soccer Conference match that was halted in the 80th minute due to darkness.
  • Webb City able to repel Ozark rally Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:46AMWEBB CITY, Mo. — A terrific start for the unbeaten Webb City High School football team finished in a monumental struggle on Friday night in Cardinal Stadium.
  • For one developer, finance problems hit close to home Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 2:35AMFor one Joplin man, the financial crisis already has hit too close to home. Developer Kevin Manard said he had just closed out a construction loan with ANB Financial of Bentonville, Ark., only weeks before the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ordered that bank closed on May 9.