Fires inspired these fireshields and their beauty while offering defense from that which ensued. So it went with the Great Fire of London that began one September evening in 1666 in a small bakeshop on Pudding Lane. The fire was finally stopped at the barren spot left by the fire of 1633. The reversal in destiny – fire containing fire – illustrates the providence also in the artwork of these cityscape screens. …continue reading London’s Burning! Beautiful Cityscape Fire Screens

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The Panasonic EverLed Light Bulb released in Japan

Panasonic is revolutionizing lighting as we know it. The electronics company released a 60-watt LED light bulb in Japan to replace the “old faithful” incandescent once and for all. The debuting LED wattage is bright enough for household use, low enough for energy efficiency and able to burn for 19 years if used for 5.5 hours per day. All for the low yearly cost of $3. That’s 40 times longer and 85 percent cheaper annually than a comparable incandescent bulb. …continue reading LED Light Bulb Glows for 19 Years

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It’s remodel time, and replacing your windows is at the top of the list. Two of America’s best-known and most reliable window manufacturers are Andersen Windows and Pella Windows. Andersen is backed by a century-long history of quality craftsmanship and is most famous for their trademark window, Renewal. Pella, through its mammoth size and partnership with Lowe’s, has essentially become a household name in window replacement. The two companies are not equal, however. There are certainly big differences in the brands’ window selections, features, materials, eco stewardship, cost and warranty that set them apart.

Let’s take a look at how Pella and Andersen each stack up in the most important categories.

…continue reading Pella vs. Andersen Replacement Window Competition

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