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R&D Magazine
More energy efficient smart windows may be on their way.
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new process to synthesize vanadium dioxide nanoparticles that could yield more economical energy-efficient smart windows.
“There’s a need to develop a continuous process to rapidly manufacture such nanoparticles in an economical way and to bring it to the market quickly,” Jie Li, an Argonne chemical engineer, said in a statement.
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Realtor.com
Tilt and turn windows are becoming a popular choice for American homes thanks to their functionality and refined style. Originating in Europe, tilt and turn windows have multiple turning mechanisms that make it easy for homeowners to manage how open their home is to the outdoors.
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Bob Vila
With all the emphasis on paint color and siding, a front door could easily get lost in the shuffle of exterior updates. But as the first and last part of your house a visitor sees, it’s the perfect place to make a design statement. Replacing an old or dated looking front door is actually one of the most popular curb appeal ideas, making the choice of your a front door for a new home hugely important.
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Jobsite
Contractor differentiation is becoming increasingly important for long-term survival in construction markets that are flush with competition. The difference in getting the work, or being invited to bid, often hinges on a contractor's ability to stand out from the crowd. The reason setting yourself apart can work for you is because your market is dominated by sameness.
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Remodeling
Lumber prices are rising again this fall after a sharp summer-long decline, prompted short-term by Hurricane Florence and longer-term by supply shortages amid rising demand.
A senior lumber buyer with 28 years of experience says that if the hurricane-driven rise in Southern yellow pine prices that he's seeing now follows past patterns, prices will rise about 10 percent and last at that higher level roughly two months.
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ABC News
As school shootings continue to plague communities across the U.S., some districts are going beyond traditional active shooter drills in an effort to ensure students are safe if the worst were to happen.
In Charleston County, South Carolina, three armored, bulletproof doors have been installed across three schools as part of a free year-long pilot program that was green-lighted by the local school district.
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ConstructConnect
For many construction businesses the biggest obstacle they face isn’t finding enough qualified workers or even bidding for jobs, it’s actually cash flow — specifically, not having enough of it to pay for liabilities like bills and payroll. According to a recent study conducted by TSheets and zlien, 1 in 5 construction companies faces a cash flow problem.
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