Building the Fake Fireplace 2

January 20th, 2012

Faux Mantel PlanWell, I have been hinting about the project we have been working on for the last little while, and I am finally here to … Read more…

The Evolution of the Light Bulb with PPDS

January 16th, 2012

Beginning October of 2012, the phasing out of the Incandescent bulb will begin. With 100W bulbs being the first to go and 40W bulbs bringing up the rear, many consumers are left wondering what to purchase now that their trusty go-to will no longer be an option. Rebecca Wilkins of PPDS writes about the past and future of incandescent lighting.

THE PAST A Brief Look at Incandescent Lamps:

“The Original” – Incandescent lamps operate on the principle that heat produces light. Electricity is directed along a metal filament wire, heating it to a high temperature until it glows. As a

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Ubon, Thai Restaurant by Rashed Alfoudari

January 6th, 2012

Ubon is a Thai bistro located in the core of kuwait city. It overlooks Fahad Al salim street, a street well respected for it’s commerce back in the days. The space program of this bistro requires an efficient design for all of the kitchen, storage, and toilet areas; allowing for a spacious dining area. For this to be executed, the interior works where to be integrated with the existing structural elements in a harmonious manner.

The Burnt wood panels, infused with the golden copper elements surround the dining area portraying the asian influence of this bistro. Penda

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Finding a tenant: what qualities will a good candidate have?

December 8th, 2011

finding a tenantDuring the search for a tenant that is suitable for their property, the owners take time in screening for good candidates. There may be many potential renters. But few will be good tenants. This is a common problem not only for landlords. If you rent an apartment you may have a necessity to move out as soon as possible. Then you should find a tenant through tenanthunter.com to contact a person who is interested in the same apartment and can take over your lease.

A good tenant is one who understands the conditions of the lease and acts accordingly. Read more…

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