Bamboo Is An Amazing Material; Especially For Flooring


 
Not only is bamboo beautiful to look at, but it is one of the most sustainable materials out there. Other harvested hardwoods are clear-cut and then need another thirty years before harvesting again. Bamboo is a fast-growing grass and is used for so many things that when the last part of a stand of bamboo is [...]

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Updating Your Kitchen Is A Whole Lot Of Fun And Way More Cost-Effective Than An Entire Kitchen Renovation


Most kitchens can benefit from even just one or two small changes, simply to make it look fresh again. Here are some ways that you can do this in a very cost-effective manner:

Update Small Appliances – Keep all of your counter top appliances such as your coffeemaker, toaster and blender all in the same finish. Coordinating these [...]

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A Few More Ways To Save On That Energy Bill…Part II


Most people purchase window treatments, such as heavy drapes, blinds or shutters to complete the look they want to establish on the inside of their home. But curtains, drapes, blinds and shutters are also a wonderful investment that will help keep energy costs down, whether you are heating or cooling your home. Attic insulation is [...]

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So Many Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bills…Here Are A Few


Installing low-flow shower heads and faucets not only reduces the amount of money you will spend on water, but they also reduce the amount of money that you will spend on the electricity or gas that heats your water. Most faucet aerators will cost you about two dollars, and most low-flow shower heads cost around [...]

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Mobile’s American Tank and Vessel Inc lands $45 Million NASA Contract


NASA announced last week that Mobile’s American Tank and Vessel Inc (AT&V) will be under contract to build and install a key component to test a new generation of rocket engines for NASA.   AT&V employs about 190 workers in the locations that will be working on a test cell diffuser, which is “a device that … Continue reading Mobile’s American Tank and Vessel Inc lands $45 Million NASA Contract

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Baldwin County AL City Sees Crime Rates Decrease in 2008


According to a recent article in the Press Register, Foley AL’s crime rates have decreased over 2008.  Recorded data for Foley revealed that 2008 crime was nearly half the percentage totals from 2007 for some offenses.  City statistics include a 48 percent decrease in burglary, 52 percent decline in car theft, and a 20 to … Continue reading Baldwin County AL City Sees Crime Rates Decrease in 2008

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Fairhope Home Sales Taking a Hit


Real estate sales in this very popular Southern city have been hit quite hard by the shaky economy. In January 2009, nine homes sold, compared with eleven in January 2008. The big difference is in the average sales price of $254,947 compared with $399,700 one year ago. That translates to $109.30 per square foot compared with $146.41 last … Continue reading Fairhope Home Sales Taking a Hit

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Spanish Fort Homes Selling Relatively Quickly


In January 2009, homes sold in Spanish Fort averaged only 81 days on the market, slower only than the Municipal Park and West Mobile County areas.  The seven homes sold in January averaged $152,357 or $76.31/ square foot. There are currently 117 homes on the market with an average list price of $344,717 or $121.15/ square … Continue reading Spanish Fort Homes Selling Relatively Quickly

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Active West Mobile/ Semmes Market!


The area encompassing West Mobile and Semmes saw the most activity within Mobile and Baldwin Counties in January 2009. With 30 homes sold and 79 contracts pending, this area is relatively fast-paced compared with surrounding communities. Sold prices averaged $204,331 or $94.01/ square foot and spent 106 days on the market. There were 475 homes … Continue reading Active West Mobile/ Semmes Market!

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Murtha Repeats Suggestion for Tanker Contract Split


This past Monday, U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa, repeated his suggestion for the U.S. Air Force to split their aerial refueling tanker contract between Boeing and Northrop Grumman Corp, after a tour of Boeing’s production center in Everett, Washington.  Murtha made a similar touring visit of Mobile Alabama-based Northrop Grumman Corp in late January and … Continue reading Murtha Repeats Suggestion for Tanker Contract Split

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