Duct systems cause indoor air pollution when airborne contaminates like dirt, dust, animal hair, dust mites and pollen buildup inside your ductwork making it breeding ground for fungus, mildew, bacteria, mold spores, and other microbes. ...
UC researcher's comments sound serious alarm Parasitic wasp enlisted in fight against ACP Irrigation water blocked by red tape Tests on Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) taken live from infested trees in a neighborhood in Dinuba, Calif. came ...
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A major threat to the public that many are not aware of are rogue house builders. Even with the government's assistance through organizations like the National Builders Association, you can still fall prey to rogue home building companies. ...
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Related Media Sustaining agriculture from the board room California citrus grower bullish despite ACP-HLB threat Ag research delivers critical answers for growers, consumers A non-regulatory effort to combat the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) ...
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USG Corporation has introduced its new DUROCK Shower System, a fully-bonded waterproofing system for tiled shower installations designed to control moisture independently of the tile covering, while creating a solid base for a long-lasting ...
Keystone Insurers Group (KIG), a Pennsylvania-based insurance firm, has expanded its presence in Georgia by adding a new partner Fallaize Insurance Agency of Norcross. With the addition of Fallaize, the total number of franchisees for KIG ...
Today's hardwood flooring is manufactured in so many varieties—from numerous thicknesses, widths, lengths, species, colors (natural and stained), textures, patterns, inlays and more. In fact it's now even packaged in different ...
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Chubb Insurance Company of Canada has enhanced its Canadian Masterpiece personal insurance offering, to allow its customers to personalize their insurance policies by selecting from an array of enhanced products and new optional coverages. ...
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Attaboys aplenty to California, Arizona cotton industry Too many straws have emptied the bucket Managing food safety risks on the orchard floor If there was one ray of sunshine from a recent regulatory convention I attended it was that ...
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The new Crayola Collection of glass mosaic tiles was recently unveiled at Crayola's Easton, Pennsylvania headquarters in a whimsical mural depicting an inviting cartoon figure of a Crayola crayon. In bringing this beautiful, awe-inspiring ...
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The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA), the national trade association representing manufacturers of cold applied protective roof coatings and cements and suppliers to the industry, met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill ...
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Members of the Building Systems Council (BSC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are celebrating National Building Systems Week, which runs Aug. 4 - 10, by offering model home tours, demonstrations and much more. This ...
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By simply printing out your own shower curtain rings, iPhone case, jewelry organizer or other common products, an average homeowner could recoup the cost of a 3D printer in under a year. That's the conclusion of a study by Michigan ...
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General strengthening in the housing market over the past 18 months is translating into increased spending on home improvements, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at ...
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A chainsaw is a portable mechanical saw, powered by electricity, compressed air, hydraulic power, or most commonly a two-stroke engine. They can also clear fallen branches after a storm in a fraction of the time you'd spend with a hand saw. ...
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