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The Rehabilitation of Casa Vicens

Tile of Spain USA

Nestled in the heart of downtown Barcelona, sits Casa Vicens, a home that holds the history of one of Spain’s most notable architects, Antoni Gaudí. Born in 1852 in Catalonia, Spain Gaudi adopted an early appreciation of the rich Spanish and Mediterranean culture of his hometown. As a result, Gaudí studied at the Barcelona Higher School of Architecture and soon after graduating, started his first project.

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Extra 2020 Tile Trends

Diary of a Tile Addict

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. They were not heavily prevalent in the lists of other trend spotters, but they are still very much worth a mention. Foyer. One trend that we are especially hoping will take off more in 2020 is coloured grout.

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Bring SkillsUSA Tile Setting Competition to Your State

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

In addition to considering Tile Apprenticeships and Vocational Schools , have you thought about using your expertise and local knowledge to help get tile setting included in the SkillsUSA competitions ?

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Heat Pumps Buying Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

GSPhotography / Shuttershock. For years, homeowners bought air conditioners and furnaces separately to cool and heat their homes. Today, heat pumps are gaining popularity because they can independently heat and cool a space. Heat pumps are also energy-efficient, offering significant savings on heating and cooling costs. However, the many heat pump models on the market can make it tough to choose the right one for your needs.

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Cali releases Hawaii-inspired Windward collection

Floor Covering News

San Diego, Calif—Cali has launched the Windward collection, a boutique offering of five new Cali Vinyl Pro flooring styles. The luxury vinyl plank floors borrow visuals from tropical woods like koa, mango and teak to bring customers the authentic look and feel of these rare timbers. Specialized imaging and surface embossing make rich colors and grains […].

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Doorbell Cameras Buying Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

panuwat phimpha / Shuttershock. Doorbell Cameras Buying Guide. As you might’ve noticed on social media, doorbell cameras are rising in popularity, If you’re considering one for your own home, this guide can help you make the right decision without all of the trial and error. This guide can help you understand what factors to consider when buying a doorbell camera, including equipment cost, features, the field of view, resolution, compatibility with other apps, warranty and reviews.

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NWFA completes 42nd home with Gary Sinise Foundation

Floor Covering News

St. Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 42nd home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. The home dedication for United States Army Sergeant Stefan LeRoy (ret.) took […].

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Domotex USA to host ‘Design Personified’ panel, lunch

Floor Covering News

Emily Morrow Finkell Chicago—For the second year in a row, Emily Morrow Finkell, CEO and founder of Emily Morrow Home, will sponsor and moderate a designer panel and lunch during Domotex USA. The “Design Personified” panel discussion (Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) will emphasize how to help clients incorporate the latest looks into their homes without undergoing a […].

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Best Ductless Heating and Cooling Systems

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Best Ductless Heating and Cooling Systems: Reviews and Comparison. When it comes to heating and cooling your home, central air conditioners and furnaces aren’t the only two options. Ductless heating and cooling systems, also referred to as mini-split systems, offer superior performance with a smaller footprint. These HVAC systems come with a wall-mounted indoor unit and an outdoor unit consisting of a compressor.

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Unilin division technologies expands Unizip technology to tongue, groove flooring

Floor Covering News

Luxembourg—Unilin, in cooperation with Bart Beugt, has extended Unzip—the one-panel solution for herringbone flooring—to tongue and groove profiles. Tongue and groove profiles are popular in engineered- and solid-wood parquet floors which are frequently laid as herringbone patterns. The original Unizip technology was introduced last year at Domotex Hannover and focused on click flooring.

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York Heating and Cooling

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Jo Ann Snover/Shutterstock. Based in York, Pennsylvania, York International Corporation is an HVAC company founded in 1874. The corporation initially manufactured ice cream machines before switching its focus to air conditioners. York offers a variety of HVAC products that emphasize comfort, safety, and reliability. To help you navigate the array of HVAC solutions available, this guide reviews all York products.

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