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Value Engineering & Teak: Case Study, Part 2
Heralded as both an art and a science, the Salk Institute restoration project represents what all value engineering and restoration projects require. As we discussed in our introductory post about this case study, the project was able to be completed, salvaging a remarkable 2/3 of the original Teak; this achievement points not only to the expertise … Continue about Value Engineering & Teak: Case Study, Part 2
Value Engineering & Teak: Case Study, Part 1
As we’ve discussed previously, value engineering is an extremely important aspect of planning your next build. In the past we’ve looked at a value engineering case study using Walnut, and now we’ll take a look at a recent project we participated in using Teak. In any value engineering project, it’s important to remember that wood is a naturally … Continue about Value Engineering & Teak: Case Study, Part 1
How To Properly Care for Your Swimwear
Selecting durable swimwear and avoiding unnecessary wear and tear along with using the proper techniques to rinse, wash, and dry your swimwear, you should be able to make sure your family’s swimwear lasts the season. However, there are a few more details about swimwear care to consider in order to achieve optimum durability, whatever swimwear you … Continue about How To Properly Care for Your Swimwear
Dancer Life: Habits To Master
Being a dancer means more than simply going through the motions of dance. As an art form, dance requires both skill and grace. As such, it requires mastery of certain habits. When a young dancer takes the effort to develop these habits, she’ll be enriching her life with character traits such as self-confidence, compassion, and poise that will … Continue about Dancer Life: Habits To Master
Dancer Life: How To Respond to Jealousy
Mean girls, more often than not, are actually insecure girls. Sure, some personalities might manifest insecurity by becoming wall flowers instead, but not everyone responds the same way. When insecurities combine with aggressive personality traits and enter a dance studio, they often create jealousy. What do you do when you find yourself envying … Continue about Dancer Life: How To Respond to Jealousy
Consign with Us This Summer!
Summer is a great time to purge and spruce up your designer wardrobe! If you live in or near Westchester County, New York, you may not realize that the Penny Pincher Boutique offers a wide selection of designer women’s clothing and takes gently used designer clothing on consignment, allowing you to add to your clothing budget while getting rid of … Continue about Consign with Us This Summer!
The Truth About Durability & Warranties – Vinyl Pool Liners
While vinyl pool liners have some definite benefits (we discussed some of them in a previous post), the main one is the lower price, initially. If that’s your reason for desiring a vinyl pool liner, it’s an understandable one! At the same time, though, you don’t want to be under any delusions about how long you can expect the liner to last and what … Continue about The Truth About Durability & Warranties – Vinyl Pool Liners
The Importance of Pool Fences
In addition to pool covers and accounting for other risk factors related to unintentional drowning, a safety fence can be a significant barrier against drowning. Depending on where you live, you may actually be required to have a fence surrounding your pool; either way, though, it’s definitely worth considering. A pool fence is distinct from other … Continue about The Importance of Pool Fences
