Concrete and Glass
Just when I thought my obsession with indoor plants couldn't get any more disturbing, along came Obleeek Objects ... that is 40% lighter than standard concrete, not to mention a silky smooth finish. Obleeek02_2 ... is the Concrete and Glass series that combines the smooth concrete finish with hand blown glass [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 15:15:12
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Concrete Polishing: Inexpensively Stylish
by Mikan Drane Concrete polished floors is becoming a popular trend in home improvement nowadays ... , and coated concrete floor finish. The concrete foundation of houses would not be as dull as it used to when you have the concrete polished finish on it. With just a bit of staining [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 11:53:25
RE: lightweight concrete topping on wood
Squeaking is usually caused by wood rubbing against each other such asblocking or a poorly instally finish wood flooring ... inboth directions? Is the concrete an exposed finish? You can get very goodsound isolation by using something likehttp://www.kineticsnoise.com/arch/isomax/index.aspx with out using concrete [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 02:11:00
Tips On Putting Up Marble Floors Yourself
by Alix Montoya You can save a lot of money with your new marble tiled floor if you just install them yourself ... : Alix Montoya does concrete like nobody ever does concrete before . Find out more about concrete floor ... sure you finish the job well. First, set aside everything that you are going to need. Prepare [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:38:53
great looking planters from obleek
With the days getting shorter and colder, I’ve been feeling the need to brighten my abode ... concrete planters. They’re made of a concrete mix so they’re 40% lighter than standard concrete. They’re finished with a satin polish that gives them a nice shine. The small obleek is just 8″ in diameter [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 13:00:01
Stamping a pattern
There was no sewing this weekend. Only stamping - concrete stamping. _6450 Here's a picture of the finished slab. _6442 Saturday was spent mixing concrete and pouring it (I actually was just the water/food girl ... on the top of the concrete. _6452 Yesterday we saw the Dark Knight. It was good - and long [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 18:34:26
Positive Response and a Cheap Substitute
I believe you could say that yesterday’s proposal, to hook one of the free pattern inserts from Rug Hooking Magazine, was favorably received ... sanding wheel in just a few moments. It could also be done just as well on an up turned belt sander ... who files down her proddy tools on a smooth finished concrete sidewalk. The trick [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 13:51:40
Cabin Construction Journal Jan. 16th
Monolithic Cabin Being moved We finished the concrete spraying yesterday ... the building. We then placed some concrete blocks down to set it on. The blocks are going to help ... on painting the interior and starting to form the next dome. Next week we will continue to do both the new [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:05:24
White Cave / Takao Shiotsuka Atelier
Architects: Takao Shiotsuka Atelier Location: Oita, Japan Client: Private Project year: 2006-2007 Site area: 419 sqm Constructed area: 132.6 sqm Contractor: Hokoku Co. Ltd Photographs: Toshiyuki YANO (Nacasa & Partners Inc ... have a rough concrete finish, and the openings express the thickness of the concrete that form [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 16:32:23
Housing in Wartime
I've been reading this biography of Ove Arup (who was the hot-shit engineer, for what that's worth) ... ) or comfortable to use. As a partially buried structure with no waterproofing or even finish floor, a few ... concrete shelters at the neighborhood-level. "Engineer advocates massive infrastructure project [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 14:29:00
Polishing Concrete’s Basic Methods
Polished concrete is a generic term in floor styling that easily gives you pictures of a variety of decorative shiny concrete flooring possibilities. Instead of laying over the concrete slab another coating of some sort, say vinyl, tiles, or carpet, concrete polishing allows you to leave the concrete exposed as the final floor finish as itself [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 04:00:43
Concrete Polishing Limits?
by William Borris Not too long ago, I was called by this person who wanted to inquire about concrete polishing ... finish. To this end, most contractors treat the floor with a process called coarse grinding first ... . He seemed welcome to the idea, but had reservations just the same. He wasn’t sure if the concrete [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 19:32:31
YRW Online Workshop: The X-tremely Productive Writer
**Permission to forward granted and encouraged** Yosemite Romance Writers is proud to present their online workshop for February ... to overcome it or live happily with it. Does your muse take frequent vacations? Develop concrete ... rest after finishing a book? Do you slow down as you approach a love scene? Gain insight [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 14:36:34
Green Commercial and Entertainment Center in Seoul, Korea
This fantastic amalgamation of architecture with green design has been conjured up by Mass Studies Architecture and has taken shape in Gangnam, ... and the entire space has a feeling of refreshed atmosphere even though it is caught in a concrete filled ... it has an amazing finish. The green theme also makes its way inside and spills along the walls [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 17:00:16
Carne Asada, Campgrounds, and Chatting
Above: Lush pasture land by the river bank, Ushpallata, Argentina ... t take it because we’re leaving the campground today.” I looked behind her. A man sat at a concrete ... ! Please, we can’t finish it all.” She smiled. “Come on!” I followed her over to the table [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:08:00
Frozen In Time
I started working in Chicago in the early ’90s. At that time, we had a hangover from the ’80s building boom, ... to be at least 1,000 feet high.) … the project is stuck on the 26th floor, its exposed concrete frame ... to finish the job. Here is a view of the construction of the Shangri-La from my window… note the other [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 03:33:57
Gift Hill Garden Apartments-Excellent Value
Gift Hill Garden Apartments – Brand new solid masonry duplex conveniently located off the Gift Hill Road ... furniture and artwork; finishes include stained concrete floors, contemporary cabinetry and Corian countertops with integrated sinks. Built “green” with insulated concrete forms that result in high [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 22:48:45
Fonthill - a dream house realized
Last week I wrote about Mercer Tiles (read the post HERE) and thought I would share a bit about Fonthill, the home of Henry Mercer (renaissance man!) ... and a horse named Lucy to finish the house of reinforced concrete. You can see the arts & crafts ... building tools and architect who was a pioneer in the field of reinforced concrete construction [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 05:05:00
The “OTHER” Uses of Soda Water
Soda water is apparently something familiar to us as a social drinking substance or something that can hit the spot in times of thirst ... uses for Vinegar Killing fruit flies the green way Kakadu Wooden Carpets Design How to finish a Concrete Floor Eco friendly rug [more...]
Date: 2008-08-18 16:40:01
Tour de France start hindered by Protestant reformists
In our vigilant reporting on the ‘Jihad against fun’ sweeping the Netherlands, some heavy duty Protestant (unintentional pun intended) ... trap. Before anyone says, “yes, but they have a right to rest by law…”, let me provide a concrete ... : depers.nl, Photo: Orangemaster at the finish line in Paris, 2007) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 11:17:33
Water in the Basement
There is nothing more irritating than a leaky or wet basement ... , concrete hollow blocks with plaster finish are used instead. However, even in the most well-constructed ... pump systems are installed inside the basement below the surface of the concrete floor, to reduce [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 14:22:00
These Old Houses
Occasionally TSS readers are forced to put up with some photographs ... texture of the exterior, the broken concrete finish, the old cracked door, the stone porch. It’ ... on the right side of the home has been removed (note the second floor doorway). This home faces [more...]
Date: 2008-07-06 21:40:59
A KITCHEN CHANGE
With transition on the horizon, color experts have identified a need for optimism as yellow emerges as a popular color choice in 2009 ... tones and saturated jewel tones and finishes like brick, concrete, wood, and metal. It communicates [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 16:18:00
I Procrastinate
Therefore I am. The authors note that "merely thinking about the task in more concrete, ... finishing it. Sometimes Mrs Happy spanks me for being too focused on the project at hand.via Blog Around [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:00:00
Tips for the Sandwich Generation Family
Our focus this week has been on Obama family values ... as well as short-term objectives that will help you reach them. These concrete plans provide ... we'll finish up our set of tips. Log on and let us hear about the family issues you're facing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 15:27:00
Back To "Tangling"
Many months ago, I started a 11"x14" zentangle and finally this morning I finished it ... concrete to report on the job front. I have so many plans (I believe I am up to Plan ... paint over them. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 21:22:05
Busy little bee
I'm a busy fellow, let me just introduce you to my week schedule:Monday: school all morning, ... , though it will need quite some work.- The floor needs a topping (it's cold hard concrete now),- the walls need a new finishing layer (they're dirty and damaged),- the ceiling could use a lick of paint [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 21:17:00
Hardwood Floors For Your Home
by Alix MontoyaHomes with hardwood floors are always charming and beautiful ... from hundreds of different kinds of wood for a hardwood floor finish. There’s mahogany, pine, and ash ... does concrete before . Find out more about concrete floor polishing and experience the beauty [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:42:26
From Vo’s Folly to Hall’s Hall: The Outsize Rivercrest Mansion for a Man Who Would Be Mayor?
Remember that crowd-friendly but vacant and unfinished mansion on Rivercrest that State Rep. Hubert Vo has been trying to unload since mid-2006? ... the revised listing still lists the home as “under construction,” the rooms now look . . . finished ... sorta-private with some controversial concrete barriers. First buy mansion, then run for Mayor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 02:07:08
And then they were tied
Sox 13, Rays 5 WP: Matsuzaka (17-2) LP: Kazmir (11-7) SV: None HRs: BOS-Lowell (17), Youkilis (26), Varitek (13), Ortiz (19), Bay (8), Ellsbury (8) ... , the Red Sox came to historic Tropicana Field and laid waste to the concrete cylinder of a ballpark ... and finishing with six home runs, the most by a Red Sox club in one game in over five years. The [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 05:46:34
Lofts in Houston, Tx
Lofts in Houston, Tx January 17th, 2009 Loft apartments in Houston, ... apartments have fancy finishes including polished stained concrete flooring and tall ceilings ... constructed in 1993. There are two floor plan styles available(800 and 1700 square feet respectively [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 19:22:57
More framing in the market
The floor has cured for three weeks. The concrete has been stained, sealed, and then astore1.jpg finished with five layers of industrial Mop-N-Glo. (That was last weekend.) (I said I’d do one layer–it’s a very big floor–and ended up doing a lot less than that. It’s much harder than you’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 06:30:15
Sweat Equity vs. Wish List for 100K Construction
We have been considering putting some sweat equity into the construction of the 100K House from the beginning in order to increase the value ... Kitchen cabinetry installation Concrete stain and sealing Plywood floor finishing with Low-VOC Poly [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 15:36:15
Effective Deadlines
Parkinson’s Law states that a task will fill the time allotted to complete it (a concept I’ve mentioned here before) ... done. So many projects fall into the abyss of “I’ll finish that someday” because of a lack of concrete [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 17:20:49
NEC's squashproof LaVie netbook can take a hiding
The NEC Lavie netbook (pictured above) has more to it than just a peculiar boxy chassis and questionable white-on-black finish ... on all 6 faces onto wooden, concrete and iron floors. Talk about durability testing! Obviously once you grab [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 05:24:00
Newly-constructed condos in North End on sale
There is a newly-constructed condo building on Salem Street in Boston’s North End ... of living space, as well as stylish finishes such as polished-concrete floors throughout [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 20:08:57
My "I Want List",Ways to Create Intervals
Ok, I've done my goal list, my purge list, my studio clean up list, my winter newsletter has gone out via email and now needs to be sent snail mail, ... ?2. Carpet removed from the studio and the concrete floors stained and sealed with a high gloss finish; or a nice durable vinyl, or hardwood floors. _ I sent an email to a guy who does floors and asked [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 03:13:00
I Have Much To Be Thankful For This Year
I Have Much To Be Thankful For This Year steve November 27th, 2008 Each Thanksgiving I’m able to think of a few things to be thankful for ... on the afternoon of Friday February 1, 2008. I spent the next roughly 14 hours on the cold concrete floor ... in grad school and getting close to finishing my Masters degree in Urban Planning & Real Estate [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 11:21:47
Trip to Greenable - Green Building Supply + Design Store
About a week and a half ago, Nic and I took a trip to Greenable, our local green supply store, to investigate possible finish options for the homes ... - 70% recycled eco-concrete slabs. Better, $55 psf EcoClad Rainscreen - Rediculously strong and durable ... - Typically a floor covering but could make a very cool wall covering that can withstand water - [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 17:32:43
Trip to Greenable - Green Building Supply + Design Store
About a week and a half ago, Nic and I took a trip to Greenable, our local green supply store, to investigate possible finish options for the homes ... - 70% recycled eco-concrete slabs. Better, $55 psf EcoClad Rainscreen - Rediculously strong and durable ... - Typically a floor covering but could make a very cool wall covering that can withstand water [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 17:32:43
How To Paint A Floor
Our recent sunroom floor staining debacle led us away from semi-transparent floor finishes ( ... sunroom. And not only is it great for concrete floors, it can also be used on wood floors and primed metal ... which are fabulous for raw concrete but don’t work as well over previously stained concrete [more...]
Date: 2008-08-22 14:22:39
How to Fell a Tree Without Hitting the House
Step 1Find Yourself an Ol’ Codger Who’s Done it a Hundred Times.In this case, he’s easy to find. Look no further than my dad ... guy can do anything if it’s even remotely related to plumbing, electrical work, concrete work, welding, design, engineering, woodwork, heating, auto mechanics, roofing, finish work, farming, etc.He’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 06:30:00
Polka polka polka dot!
First outfit post of 2009?A little ray of much needed sunshine arrived in the mail today in form of my latest MJ purchase ... , and decidedly perky, dress.I bought it because I decided I needed some sort of...concrete? objective ... . If not, next June, but I am definitely finishing this summer, even if I have to defend in July [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 22:15:00
The Hamptons
The Hamptons aren't all they are cracked up to be....maybe we're just not far out enough on the peninsula...but I think Black River in Sheb. is just as cool....The New Yorkers probably rave becuase its not a concrete jungle out here ... him for a few laps to finish 12th.Thanks to my host Carrie(Andrea's sister) for coming out and being [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 15:23:00
My Basement Remodeling Plan
My big home improvement project for this year will be the start of a large basement remodeling project ... and then slowly expand the finishing to other parts of my basement that are currently concrete and cinder blocks. I’ve never done any sort of interior home improvement project like this, so it should [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 11:24:50
Cabin Construction Journal Jan. 15th
Concrete Sprayed One challenge of documenting a dome that Javier is building, ... . Javier is now spraying concrete. He sprayed about an inch yesterday, and should finish the last inch [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:22:55
Concrete Water Repellents: Excelllent Preventive Measures
When the work was finished on our home nearly three years ago, one of the extra features we wanted was applying Concrete Water Repellents to every exposed concrete and stone surface. This included the driveway, the stone walkways, our back patio constructed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 03:12:32
State Construction Programs Reeling from High Steel and Asphalt Prices
Busted budgets have dominated news coverage of the region’s transportation projects. One major culprit? ... to an expected $588 in July of this year. Steel: 42% increase in price for “semi finished steel mill products ... the NYT article is referring to asphalt concrete, the mix of petroleum-based binder and aggregate used [more...]
Date: 2008-07-10 22:04:03
The User Is Always Right: Usability Testing
I’m a third of the way through Steve Mulder and Ziv Yaar’s insightful guide to to creating personas, The User is Always Right. As part of that process the authors provide concrete examples and rules for conducting user ... m looking forward to finishing the book and providing more feedback as to how it compares and contrasts [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 17:19:00
Sunday Recap 1-18
What a day! When I began putting together our calendar for 2009, I began thinking of all the people who helped us get where we are today ... we’re still working on that, but considering my esophagus is probably lined with concrete block ... be in this week so it’ll be down after we finish the walls. Josh and I started a new project today [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 21:31:56
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