Full and Frisky

If you're of a mind that legitimate art galleries should have off-white walls no more than about 5 percent occupied by a neat row of small or large canvases whose centers are at or a little above eye level, and that the viewer should stand a prescribed distance from those works to fully take in their gravitas, and that gallery owners shouldn't dye their hair green or crimson on a whim, you really shouldn't bother climbing the stairs to visit the Tim Faulkner Gallery at 632 E. Market St.

Adds painter/ceramicist Eric Phagan, 31, "I like that all the work surrounds you and kind of forces you to really look at the pieces and keeps the eye moving. Everybody's work plays off each other; I think Tim has a great eye for art and placement.""I came over to the gallery for the first time," Spivey says of that initial August opening, "and I haven't left. I dropped everything else and put 100 percent of all my energy into this gallery." The two are a near-perfect team, exceedingly welcoming of young, raw talent and oddball practitioners and completely turned off by pretense."Rusty was showing here in town for quite awhile. He was having some success through several of the galleries here," says Faulkner. "When we moved from the 800 block to here, Rusty said, 'Hey, can we do something together?' I said yeah, of course. The first painting he brought over we sold in two hours. As soon as that happened, he dropped his representation with other galleries and came on board with us.""We don't want that eat-your-cheese-and-move-to-the-next-piece sort of atmosphere here," says Spivey. "Some people, this atmosphere makes them so uncomfortable that they'll leave within the first five minutes. They don't know what to do."When asked which of the represented artists bumped up his or her reputation the quickest because of the gallery, both Faulkner and Spivey blurt out, "James Russell May!" - a Savannah, Ga., native who paints mythology-recalling human figures in Neo-Renaissance style (even the digits have a defined musculature) as well as highly popular floral abstracts.The second-story gallery space, once home to local artist-icon Billy Hertz, who remains the landlord but now operates Galerie Hertz at 1253 S. Preston St., opened as the Faulkner in August 2009, just in time for that month's "First Friday Trolley Hop" event. Almost immediately it created a buzz in the art district and among First Friday-goers, presenting the work of new and not-so-new local and regional faces like Josh Vance, Jen Goodell, James Russell May, Tony Perez (now deceased), Damon Thompson (aka "Kleb"), Eric Phagan, Denz One, Linda Akers and Waller Austin. The buzz came from the gallery's style as well as its substance: There wasn't an ounce-of aloofness in the chatty proprietor (close your eyes and you'll hear Billy Crystal) and his equally loquacious gallery director, Margaret Archambault Spivey, both active artists born within a month of each other in 1969.Faulkner sags he suspects Hertz was testing his younger colleague's resolve. "Billy watches everybody," says Faulkner. "I mean, he still is the godfather of art in Louisville. . . . He knows that too."You might think that artists would object to having their work hung on walls in the midst of many others' pieces, but that's not the case here. "That's an aspect I like," says 25-year-old sculptor Patrick White. "I think my sculpture looks better with all the paintings around it, just as I think my sculptures add to each room. With Tim's gallery, everything's very much alive - not in your face,' but very stimulating, to say the least."Faulkner, the owner-impresario of this new kid on the city's hottest gallery block, came to Louisville from New Orleans in 2005 with his wife Cheryl and two kids, ages five and two, in tow - refugees from Hurricane Katrina pulling a trailer and making do in short-term hotel stays. (Today the gallery's rear section is home to the family.) In late 2007, having decided he should open his own gallery rather than seek representation from others, Faulkner leased a tiny, 230-square-foot space plus a hall above the Mary Craik Gallery on the 800 block of East Market and began finding new artists and putting together shows. A year and a half later Hertz provided him with his big break, offering Faulkner the prime space he'd left a few years before (which the tenant subsequently expanded). But there was a catch, as Faulkner recalls in a rapid-fire narration:Of course the painters and sculptors aren't really the ones nudging buyers toward a purchase, notes Hertz, who's a big fan of Spivey and Faulkner. "I used to think I could makes sales - you know, sell ice to Eskimos," says Hertz. "Well, Margaret sells 'em two bags. You need to go down there on a First Friday and see her operate.""I asked Billy, 'Can you give me two months on this?' He said no. He said, 'I'll make you a hell of a deal - you want it?' I said yeah. He said, 'But you've gotta be in in 10 days; you gotta be open for the First Friday of August.' 'OK,' I said, 'so I've got 10 days to move the entire space?' He said yeah.""We try not to be suffocating," Faulkner says, "but minimal shows, to be honest with you, irritate me. If you're not grabbed right off the bat, then the entire room is pretty much worthless to you. If you enjoy art and want to support local art, you can't come up here and not find something you like of the quality you're looking for. We have work that ranges from $50 to $25,000."Its room-by-room color scheme is a riot of loud hues - from red to green to purple to turquoise to coral to yellow. Pieces are hung from the baseboards to the crown molding. Two of the "rooms" (hallways, actually) are so skinny, your nose is almost touching the artwork. And whereas proper galleries present the work of one or two artists at a time, with maybe a salon wall toward the back, the Faulkner Gallery - which is a 2,500-square-foot maze of mini-galleries with such names as the Drawing Room, the Govi Room and the Blue Room - tends to complement its highlighted-for-the-month artists with the work of about 25 others, maybe 450 or more pieces on view in all.

Of course the painters and sculptors aren't really the ones nudging buyers toward a purchase, notes Hertz, who's a big fan of Spivey and Faulkner. "I used to think I could makes sales - you know, sell ice to Eskimos," says Hertz. "Well, Margaret sells 'em two bags. You need to go down there on a First Friday and see her operate."

Top 10 Crown Molding Materials

Decorative crown molding has changed over the centuries. Crown molding has a rich history which dates back to the second millennium B.C. and was often found in palaces. It has evolved from the beauty of the Greek forms to the simple curves of the Roman era; from the flowers and vines of the Gothic rounds to a return to the simple forms of the Romans during the Renaissance. Today, crown molding can be found in just about any type of material. So what's appropriate? Which one should you use? There are so many, it can be a little daunting. So let's take a brief look at the different kinds of materials that crown molding is often crafted from.

Peel and stick, though, especially due to its low-tech and low cost, lacks relief. That is, there is no depth or thickness and it will appear flat.MDF crown molding, a wood-based composite material that uses wood fibers with a synthetic resin, is another example of how a builder or decorator can accent any room or hallway. MDF is environmentally safe and requires less preparation. It is often primed to a smooth surface which can then be painted with any high quality latex or oil paint. MDF won't split when cutting, is resistant to warping and is consistent in size and shape. However, during installation of MDF, nailing creates blemishes that will require repair, by hand, prior to finishing. Although it is a less costly alternative to other materials in use, most professionals do not recommend its use.Polyurethanes are found in many items. They are used in resins, adhesives, fibers, foam padding and insulation. They come in several forms, such as rods, sheets and liquids. Polyurethanes are frequently used as an alternative to such materials as wood, plastics, metal and rubber. And for good reason. Polyurethanes are resistant to wear and tear, weather, impact, scratching and erosion. They are also more cost-effective as an alternative as well.Other uses for polyurethanes include: fibers, seals, gaskets, condoms, hard plastic parts, carpet underlay and sealants. Items such as domed ceilings, moldings and ceiling medallions are easier to construct of polyurethane foam rather than wood. In fact, polyurethane is considered to be the best replacement for plaster. It's low cost, lightweight and anything you can do to wood, you can do to polyurethane. It is easy to install, can be used either interiorly or on the exterior and is available in the widest range of products.Traditionally, crown molding has been made from milled hardwood and plaster. Wood crown molding can be found and made from several hardwoods such as hickory, ash, poplar, alder, cherry, maple, mahogany and oak. Wood crown molding enriches the character of any interior as it frames your ceiling and complements your decor. There are many styles available and you can find many of the traditional styles, such as acanthus, grape and oak leaf motifs and shell. Wood crown molding will certainly add classic detail to any room.Aluminum, stamped metal, crown molding featuring heavy-duty all aluminum construction is also available for use as a decorative accent. It is preformed inside and outside corners eliminate miter cuts, making installation easier. It is easy to cut, and installs like traditional moldings. It is durable and rugged. Aluminum is a tremendous bang for the buck. Use stamped metal for industry, factory, office, retail spaces, workshop, garages, kitchens, and trade shows.Styrofoam, also called Expanded Polystyrene., has been used for many years by architects on buildings, homes and in museums. Styrofoam crown molding is light weight, durable and versatile, inexpensive, and adhesive to most kinds of paint. Other advantages and reasons for its gain in popularity are that it requires no special tools to install, and in fact can be installed in less than a day by the average homeowner. Styrofoam does not rot, crack, decay or succumb to insect damage. It can however melt or burn when exposed to flame and must be encased, as it will release toxic fumes when burning.Each material has its advantages and disadvantages and each homeowner must weigh these options based on their own requirements and desires. I hope this article will help to make the job a little easier. Happy decorating!Another material that is finding its way into popularity is vinyl. Vinyl crown molding gives that old plaster look. While traditional plaster and wood crown molding require extensive experience, the advantage to using vinyl is its simplicity. It is low maintenance, does not blister or peel, swell or shrink when used in extreme moisture conditions, and will not rust, rot, pit or corrode and will not be attacked by insects.On the down side, hardwood moldings can be quite expensive. Forest resources are limited. The softwood moldings require more time and care to install and finish, although it is less expensive than hardwood. Wood moldings shrink and swell with humidity, they can be damaged by water, it is combustible, it can be damaged by rot and insects, it can crack, it requires mitering and coping skills, it may split and splinter when nailed or cut, and wood molding must be sanded and primed prior to finishing. These disadvantages may outweigh wood�s good points for many.One of the best features of flexible molding is it's superiority to wood. Flexible molding can be stained, painted, or sealed just as ordinary molding, but without having to prime the surface first. It also resists warping, wearing, splitting, or mildewing, so it's great for outdoor use as well.Flexible molding, which is one type of polyurethane, makes it a cinch to decorate around curved walls and arched doorways and windows. Flexible molding is made from a compound polymer resin that has been engineered to bend or curve around more challenging shapes. It can be bent or twisted without breaking or splintering. Flexible molding can actually be purchased in a range of grades, from very flexible to totally rigid.In its most flexible form, polyurethanes are found in upholstery fabrics, while the more rigid foams are used inside the metal and plastic walls of most refrigerators and freezers. They are commonly utilized to make up paints, varnishes and glue. Your computer mouse-pad bottom is most likely made of polyurethane foam.The installation of crown molding cannot be made any easier than with peel and stick. Peel and stick comes in kits of plastic molding pieces which have self-adhesive backs and four outside corners. Peel and stick is available for the really low-tech, low cost way to decorate. No power tools, saws, nails or hammers are required. No mitering of corners is necessary. One person can install it in no time with no trouble.Styrofoam, aluminum and vinyl moldings are primarily used for exterior decorative purposes.

Each material has its advantages and disadvantages and each homeowner must weigh these options based on their own requirements and desires. I hope this article will help to make the job a little easier. Happy decorating!

Shades drop out of hiding in molding

Hot afternoon sunlight pouring through windows in the study of his San Anselmo, California, house convinced Keith Marsh that he needed shades.

Photo: Trompe-l'oeil mural conjures illusion of depth within shallow book nook, formerly a coat closet. Painted marble steps continue the look of real marble tiles in entryOpen the door and, bang, there was the coat closet. But by playing tricks with ceiling heights and painted perspective, San Francisco architect Beverly Willis gave spatial drama to this boxy entry.

The molding was then attached to the front piece with glue and brads.

Fool-the-eye book nook - change the coat closet to the book racks

Fool-the-eye book nook

Made from 1-by-2s, 1-by-3s, and 1-by-4s, the 3-1/2-inch-high boxes project 4-1/4 inches into the study. The back piece was screwed to the wall first, then the bottom piece added, with openings for the blinds already cut out. The front piece was then nailed on, and the blinds installed, using clips (supplied with the blinds, but bent to suit this assembly) to hold them at the right height against 1-by-2 end blocks.Heavy crown molding a foot below the ceiling created a soffit for lighting. The closet's ceiling was lowered to molding level. Bookshelves lead the eye to the nook's rear wall, where artist Randolf Johnson painted a cat boarding an elevator.

Photo: Trompe-l'oeil mural conjures illusion of depth within shallow book nook, formerly a coat closet. Painted marble steps continue the look of real marble tiles in entry

Method of manufacturing laminated mold and laminated mold

U.S. patent: 7,226,341

Assigned: Kabushiki Kaisha Bridgestonen Crown moldings have long been considered the hallmarks of upscale homes. Historically, builders have marketed these moldings as expensive upgrades and finish carpenters have charged handsomely to install these trims in existing homes.Sponsored in part by NEEBCO, New Hampshire Business Review and Pella Doors and Windows, the show will feature displays by Delia, NH Tool Outlet, Insulated Concrete Forms of NH and more.

Summary: The invention of the second aspect provides the manufacturing method of the laminated mold comprising the laminate being formed of a plurality of thin sheets laminated in a widthwise direction or in a peripheral direction of the tire, and the manufacturing method is characterized in comprising the steps of laminating those thin sheets under the condition that the excess portions of them, which exceed the shape of the tire crown portion, are left on the side contacting with the tire stepping face, and after proceeding the lamination step, removal of the excess portions is carried out by means of a shot blast. By virtue of such a process, the profile of the laminated mold on the side of the tire stepping side can be formed quite the same with that of the tire as originally intended, and as a result the tire, which has both of the profile and the performance equivalent to those obtained through the casting mold currently in use, can become to be realizable easily. It is noted that, though the profile of the tire crown portion as given above is generally meant by that which is taken in a widthwise direction, but nevertheless the present invention also includes the profile taken in a peripheral direction of the tire crown portion such as change in depth of grooves in a peripheral direction of the tire.

HBRANH presents second annual Northern New England Construction Trades Show

The Second Annual Northern New England Construction Trades Show is scheduled for Sept. 20 and 21 at the Wayfarer Convention Center on South River Road in Bedford. This twoday event, produced by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, is designed for the builder, remodeler or contractor to come and see the latest and greatest in technology, techniques, products and services to help them improve their bottom line.

Issued: June 5, 2007n The wider the trim, the greater its visual impact on a room. If you are trimming a grand, open space, wide, highly detailed moldings can add depth and interest to the room. Keep scale in mind when choosing the size and complexity of trim.They also protect walls from damage by feet, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops or other cleaning tools.

For information on the show, available booth space or sponsorship opportunities, contact Dave Bowman, show manager at the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire at 228-0351 or dbowman@hbranh.com.

Trim makes all the difference

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n Trim types include baseboards, molding around doors and windows, ceiling trims and crown moldings.The show runs from noon to 7 p.m. each day. Tickets are $6 for general admission or complimentary tickets may be found at participating local lumber yards and supply houses. Check with your local lumber yard to see if they are sponsoring a free bus to the show and get on the bus!Summary: The invention of the second aspect provides the manufacturing method of the laminated mold comprising the laminate being formed of a plurality of thin sheets laminated in a widthwise direction or in a peripheral direction of the tire, and the manufacturing method is characterized in comprising the steps of laminating those thin sheets under the condition that the excess portions of them, which exceed the shape of the tire crown portion, are left on the side contacting with the tire stepping face, and after proceeding the lamination step, removal of the excess portions is carried out by means of a shot blast. By virtue of such a process, the profile of the laminated mold on the side of the tire stepping side can be formed quite the same with that of the tire as originally intended, and as a result the tire, which has both of the profile and the performance equivalent to those obtained through the casting mold currently in use, can become to be realizable easily. It is noted that, though the profile of the tire crown portion as given above is generally meant by that which is taken in a widthwise direction, but nevertheless the present invention also includes the profile taken in a peripheral direction of the tire crown portion such as change in depth of grooves in a peripheral direction of the tire.Baseboards and doorway trim are essential to give a room a finished look. And upscale touches like crown molding can add to the elegance of almost any room. In fact, trim and crown molding is so important that finish carpenters - craftsmen who specialize in making and/or installing room trim - can command high prices for their work.Most home builders install basic base moldings and door and window trim."The good news is that thanks to some innovative new products, and readily available advice and education, it's easier and more affordable than ever for do-it-yourselfers to install trim, even crown molding," says trim expert Mike Denny of So-Simple Crown Molding, which makes a foam product shaped like wood molding that installs with caulk instead of nails.Here are facts about trimming a room:Free educational workshops presented by Woodcraft of Newington will include demonstrations of Sawstop, Festool, crown molding tricks and techniques as well as some safety talk from OSHA. There will also be some great door prizes for attendees from The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls, Tweeter and others.Inventors: Takehiro Kata, Yuichiro Ogawa and Gyoei Iwamoto

n Crown moldings have long been considered the hallmarks of upscale homes. Historically, builders have marketed these moldings as expensive upgrades and finish carpenters have charged handsomely to install these trims in existing homes.

Best Horse Names of All Time

There are a lot of rules when it comes to naming a horse for example no obscenities, you can�t repeat the name of a Triple Crown or Breeders Cup Champion and if a horse is in the hall of fame horse his name is off limits so that forces horse owners to be creative.

Tabasco Cat � The 1994 Belmont stakes winner was as fiery as his name suggestions. Tabasco Cat put the son of trainer D. Wayne Lukas in a coma for several weeks after breaking lose during a training session.The Past 10 yearsBattleship � There was no sinking this horse, Battleship was the only horse to with both the American Grand National and the prestigious British Grand National.Lagnaf � (1978) An acronym for Let�s all get naked�I�ll let you figure out the restCum Rocket (1969)In 1969 there was a horse that raced at Aqueduct called Cunning Stunt, say that 5 times fast.That�s a Silly Name for a HorseRidge Tool Co. Circle 64Blackface Minstrel (1980)1928 � VitoBig Brown � Named after UPS, Big Brown delivered the perfect product placement. UPS contractor Paul Pompa Jr. named his horse after his biggest customer. Now if only Kit Kat candy bars and Bombay Sapphire Gin would name a horse after me.We all know America hasn�t always been so cool to black people but looking back it�s pretty amazing how far the US has come. Here are some actual horses registered through the Jockey Club and the year each was registered. Multiple years means multiple horses were registered under the same name. You can kind of make a case for the horses named before the height of the civil rights movement but for the 3 horses registered after 1975 you just have to shake your head.I hope this dark period in racings history never repeats itself.1908 - ColinGolden Shower (1955)Wrecked Em (1983)Late Great Comedian Bill Hicks was ahead of his time, his comedy was often over the heads of his audience, which would result some grumbling and some heckles from an impatient audience. His answer was simple �Hold on, Hold on the Dick jokes are coming.� So I�ll close with this slide dedicated to the dick jokes of the horseracing world. Here are some of the most risqu�, sexually suggestive and down right dirty horse names from the past 150 years.Darkie (1950)Jungle Bunny (1953)War Admiral � Sired by Man o�War, War Admiral was the winner in 21 of his 26 starts with 3 places and a show, the only race the Admiral lost was his 1938 match race against Seabiscuit but on the bright side we all got a fantastic movie because of it.The most egregious example of this lax registration finished 3rd place in the 1911 Preakness Stakes. Well let�s just say the name rhymes with bigger and is used frequently by Chris Rock and Dr. Dre.Funny Cide � The 2003 Derby winners name is a play on his fathers name Distorted Humor and his mothers Belle�s Good Cide. But to me the name Funny Cide sounds like a Superman villain some sort of Bizarro World version of Jack Kevorkian.Stay Gold,Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Circle 63Nutzapper � Nutzapper was the name given to Andy Hillis� gelding horse until the Jockey Club figured out the name had nothing to do with cooking chestnuts in oil. The horse is currently named Awaiting Justice.When I made my selections I asked myself does this name make me smile. Does the name create a powerful image in my mind? Can I say this name in front of my mother without feeling awkward? Let�s have a look.Blow Me (1945)And finally I�ll close with two of the best.The entertainment industry and the horseracing industry often go hand in hand. Several horses take their name from their celebrity owners or big movie productions and Hollywood, always looking for a good story, will produce a blockbuster featuring one of these famous thoroughbreds. Please note Bobcat Goldthwait vehicle Hot to Trot doesn�t fall into either the blockbuster or the famous thoroughbred category.And of course the Youtube sensation Hoof Hearted.8. The CS5 circular saw from Bosch Power Tools is built around a left-side blade configuration for a high level of visibility and cutting accuracy, the manufacturer says. With a 15-amp motor that delivers 6,200 rpm, the saw quickly cuts 3/4-in. plywood and other dense materials. It also has a 56-degree bevel capacity. An anti-snag lower guard enables the saw to progress smoothly through thinner materials.Uncle Tom (1950),Bosch Power Tools. Circle 70Pharlap � The Australian Wonder Horse was the subject of a fascinating movie 1983 movie bearing his name. The horse was too good; winning 37 of 51 races entered but being so good Phar Lap made some enemies. Just three days before the 1930 Melbourne cup, gangsters tried to assassinate the horse. Phar Lap survived this attempt on his life, won the Cup with the shortest odds (8/11) ever.12. The Festool OF 2200 plunge router features a 2,200-watt, 3-1/2 hp motor coupled with MMC electronics to increases the feed rate and reduce stalling, the manufacturer says. Fingertip controls, angled grips and a 30-degree offset base make the router easy to handle and maneuver. It features macro and micro depth and lateral adjustments to 1/10mm (1/256 in.) and double column clamping that eliminates head wobble.Let�s have a look at a couple alcohol inspired names1876 - ShirleyThe Preakness Stake had a couple champions named after my aunt and uncle.Man o'War � Man o�War won every race but one. Who was the only horse to beat the legend? The horse that beat him was named �Upset� and thus popularized the term for an underdog victory.3. Skil's 2510-02 14.4-volt compact drill/driver features a variable speed of 0 to 800 rpm, a 15 1 position clutch, a keyless 3/8-in. chuck, visual forward/reverse indicators, a built-in work light, and a soft-grip handle. The on-tool battery fuel gauge lets users know when the battery needs to be recharged, and the charging system automatically provides temperature and overcharge protection.2. This compact 12-volt lithium-ion drill/driver from Ridgid features a compact design and an LED light to illuminate work areas. Other features of the R82007 include: an integrated clutch and chuck; an 18-position clutch; a 3/8-in. single-sleeve chuck that takes 1/4-in. hex and conventional round bits; a cartridge style battery; and a fast charger that recharges in 30 minutes.Tar Baby (1944, 1975, and 1985)Paslode. Circle 66Skil-Bosch Power Tool Co. Circle 65Everyday in the sporting world we use the analogies of war and horseracing is no different, here are some horses I would have gladly rode into battle.The Belmont Stakes has a history of crushing the dreams of Triple Crown hopefuls with 20 horses, including last years Big Brown, winning both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness stakes before succumbing to the Belmont. During the early years, the Belmont also had a strange run of winners with odd names, well odd for thoroughbred horses.Rory Gold.Date More Minors (1998)The Jockey Club has definitely tightened up what they consider acceptable thoroughbred names so the past ten years are not nearly as colorful as the 100 plus years before. Here are a few of the best horse names of the past 10 years.9. Rotozip's DR1 drywall router weighs in at 2.8 lbs., measures 7.5 in. long, and runs at 33,000 rpm. It also features an on-tool wrench storage compartment, replaceable motor brushes to reduce downtime, vents designed to keep dust away from the eyes, a redesigned depth guide allowing for maximum visibility and a hardened-steel lock pin.The Kid Stays in the PictureI�ve scoured the Internet; I�ve called some of the oldest horse handicappers I know looking for the best, the coolest, the most suggestive and downright questionable names we could come up with.Stevie Wonderboy � Owner Merv Griffin said of his horse, �My horse isn�t blind he just wears big sunglasses.Bodacious Tatas (1985)Afternoon Deelites � We all know what afternoon deelites are and being owned by ultra-smooth composer Burt Bacharach, makes this horse so much cooler.4. Paslode's CF-325 cordless framing nailer features a newly designed nosepiece that is more aggressive than its predecessor and redesigned "no-step" fuel canisters that eliminate the preuse snapping, twisting and aligning required by previous models. The new fuel is guaranteed to deliver at least 1,200 drives and offer an 18-month life. In addition, CF-325 can go five times longer (50,000 drives) between recommended cleanings, the manufacturer says.Just Really Cool Names11. Simpson Strong-Tie auto-feed screw driving system for standing-seam metal roofing is said to cut fastener installation time in half. The Precision Placement Quik Drive System is specifically designed to drive fasteners into the pre-existing hole of a standing seam clip and in close proximity to the clip bend without interference by the tool. The tools attachment works with most brands of screw guns.1875 - CalvinSimpson Strong-Tie. Circle 75

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Author: Rory Gold

MASTER OF MITER SAWS, THE

PRIME EXAMPLE

1905 - Tanya

FESTOOLS KAPEX miter saw is literally a breath of fresh air in tool design. Not only does it make precise, complex cuts on molding or other woodwork, it inhales virtually all the sawdust before you ever see it flying off the razor-thin blade; Kapex is also the first miter with a motor that adjusts to maintain constant blade speed, so it won't bog down in deep cuts through big, dense lumber. That's key, since the Kapex slices bigger wood than any other saw of its size. Never before has a tool so small cut wood so large, and done it so neatly.- SE�N CAPTAIN

Author: Captain, Se�n

Power Tools

1. Ryobi's 10-in. miter saw features a twist handle with multiple settings for user comfort, especially when bevel cutting. An adjustable laser alignment system allows users to position the laser to their preferred cutting style. Other features include a crown molding stop, a table support on extension for cutting larger materials, and an extra-large dust port and dust bag.

Ghostzapper � Ok maybe I like the name zapper for a horse but Ghostzapper not only had a cool name; he has the heart of a lion. After winning the 2004 breeders cup he could have retired to stud, earning a cool $200,000 per go round (My fees are significantly less) he came back for one more race easily winning the 2005 Metropolitan Handicap.Can they say that on Television?Seabiscuit - The aforementioned Seabiscuit was a rags to riches story, although slightly exaggerated in Hollywood�s portrayal but he did give the American public hope during the depression of the 1930s. In fact Seabiscuit and his �Match of the Century� victory over Man o War was the most popular story of 1938 receiving more columns of print than any person or thing that year. President Franklin D Roosevelt was second and Adolf Hitler was third.7. DeWalt recently launched two nailers: a heavy-duty round head framing nailer (D51850) and heavy-duty clipped head framing nailer (D51825). The tools are designed to fire an average of eight nails per second, offer users 20 percent less air consumption and are engineered to have longer life in key wearable components such as driver blade assembly and bumper, the manufacturer says.Milwaukee Electric Tool. Circle 686. Milwaukee Electric Tool's 18-volt compact drill/driver with a 1.4 Ah, 18-volt lithium-ion battery delivers 0-1,400 rpm and 400-in./lbs. of torque. A patented power management system and lithium-ion manganese battery chemistry provide fade-free power until the end of charge. The 2601-22 features a two-speed magnesium gearbox, 22-position clutch setting, and a ratcheting chuck. It also includes two batteries, a 30-minute charger, belt hook, screwdriver bits and a heavy-duty case.5. Metabo's 18-volt lithium-ion hammer drill, the SBZ18, weighs 4.4 lbs and features a torque adjusting sleeve with five torque settings, drill and hammer drill settings, as well as a high-speed, two-stage gearbox that delivers up to 26,800 blows per minute. The SBZ 18 offers a drilling capacity of up to 1 3/16 in. in soft wood, 1/2 in. in steel and 3/8 in. in concrete.Metabo. Circle 6710. The second generation of Senco's DuraSpin screw system tools features the familiar cordless, collated-feed design which offers 50 drives between reloads. New features are 14.4-volt slide batteries, a reverse switch and inexpensive, easy-to-change drive bit tips. The DS202-14V is suited for wood-to-wood or drywall applications, while the DS205-14V is aimed at drywall contractors. The tools come with two batteries and a one-hour charger.Uncle Remus (1944 and 1965)FESTOOLS KAPEX miter saw is literally a breath of fresh air in tool design. Not only does it make precise, complex cuts on molding or other woodwork, it inhales virtually all the sawdust before you ever see it flying off the razor-thin blade; Kapex is also the first miter with a motor that adjusts to maintain constant blade speed, so it won't bog down in deep cuts through big, dense lumber. That's key, since the Kapex slices bigger wood than any other saw of its size. Never before has a tool so small cut wood so large, and done it so neatly.- SE�N CAPTAINRotoZip Tool. Circle 711879 - HaroldThe great thing about the Kentucky Derby is all the traditions that come along with the first Saturday of May. The well dressed gentlemen, the women wearing hats they�d never wear outside of Churchill downs and of course my favorite the Mint Julep. Google the recipe, it�s a fantastic combination of Kentucky Bourbon, Spearmint, Powdered Sugar and water. Many recipes won�t tell you but I will let you in on a little secret. The key to bringing out the unique tastes of a Mint Julep is to drink it from a metal cup.Ready for BattleI�m Feeling TipsyNot Bourbon � This Canadian winner of the 2008 Queen Plate could be in the running for next year�s Kentucky Derby but his name guarantees he�ll be treated like an outsider in the land of Makers Mark.1889 - EricGo For Gin - Mastered a sloppy track in 1994 to win the 120th Kentucky Derby an give trainer Nick Zito his second Derby winner in 4 years.Festool. Circle 76Senco Products, Inc. Circle 74A sawdust-banishing saw makes you the king of crown molding

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Early Life Of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

"What hast thou, dust and ashes that thou canst glory!"

Copyright (c) 2010 Bob and Penny Lord's SiteThe adult is a brownish bronze beetle, about 1/4 inch long. The female lays single eggs on twigs of a tree's most recent growth; eggs hatch two or three weeks later, and larvae-white and legless, with clear constrictions between body segments-bore directly into the twig and tunnel just beneath the bark. After two years, they pupate, then emerge (usually in late June and early July in Southern California).Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque's Feast Day is October 13.Diplodia is encouraged by dry, hot summers. Cryptocline and Discula love wet weather; in wet years, they can destroy 90 percent of new growth.Wood never goes out of style � making it an ideal way to inject quality and charm in your home�s decor.Keeping native oaks healthyIf symptoms indicate crown rot, stop all watering between trunk and drip line. Pull back soil to expose infected parts to air.Any of these four can disfigure and ultimately even kill an oak.Holes don't harm the tree; the bark is thick, and the holes don't penetrate the cambium layer underneath.The Molding of a Saint

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Author: Bob and Penny Lord

Oak ailments: prevention and treatment

As oak troubles go, some are more serious than others. Here we discuss the nine oak ailments you're most likely to encounter, and what you can do about them. In most cases, the best cure is prevention. For tips on keeping an oak healthy and vigorous, see opposite page.

Another important point about quality wood � unlike anything else in your house, it only gets better with age. For example, wood floors look better with scrapes and marks that give it an authentic appeal, and are reminiscent of time spent with your family. Solid wood furniture takes on a rich patina with time, which glows quietly and emits a subtle sense of ageless pride.It really makes no difference whether your house is brand new or 80 years old; formal and conservative or modern contemporary. Wood works in all types of homes and is durable for even the busiest household.The four worstPruning out dead twigs minimizes damage but can't eliminate it. Spray in March with the fungicide benomyl.Uncover the infected root crown and leave it exposed to air, and stop watering within the drip line. In advanced cases, consult an arborist about removing the tree.One of the nice things about quality wood is that it can be country style in design; made from oak and suitable for the cottage or country retreat. It can be made from Danish teak; with a minimalist look and feel. Or it can be traditional; built from flamed tiger oak and used in a grand foyer.From her earliest years as a child, the Lord prepared this Mystic and future Saint for her mission, by molding her into the vessel necessary to carry out His commands. She wrote in obedience to her spiritual director the following words to her Savior:Diagnose by pruning away several dead twigs and removing several inches of bark where living tissue turns to dead. If the girdler is the cause, you'll find a gallery of tunnels filled with brown frass, and possibly a larva. Prune out infested twigs.Mulch from the trunk to beyond the edge of the canopy; fallen leaves, left to decompose naturally, are best. For a neater look, try a layer of ground bark or rock.Oak root fungus Armillaria mellea). Infected trees die back slowly, and leaves can hang on and stay green for months; the tree's wood takes on a mushroom odor. If you suspect oak root fungus, peel back the bark at soil level; white or cream-colored fungus tissue underneath signals infection.We have been molded from clay from the very beginning by our Lord the Potter. No one has ever been exempt from the need of His Grace and Love. Was this not Our Lord's way of telling her and us that only two were born holy, without the stain of original sin, Our Lord Jesus and His Mother Mary? Our lord is reminding us that even the Saints were sinners and subject to Him and His laws? Is He not trying to teach us that they were just souls who fell in love with the Lord, simply brothers and sisters like us, only specially chosen by the Lord for a mission on earth? Are they not to be an example to us of what God can do with our Yes? The choice was theirs; they could have said Yes or No. Here is the story of a sinner who said Yes and became a Saint."O my only love! How indebted I am to You for having predisposed1 me from my earliest childhood, by becoming the Master and Possessor of my heart, although You well knew how it (my heart) would resist You! As soon as I could know myself, You made my soul see the ugliness of sin, and impressed such horror of sin upon my heart, that the slightest stain caused me unbearable torment; and to put a stop to my childish impetuousness one needed only to tell me it was offending God. This stopped me short, and kept me from doing whatever I was eager to do."One of the attractive aspects about decorating with real wood is how well it blends with the rest of your home � carpet, curtains, accessories and wall color. There are so many choices in wood stains these days that you can literally match your home�s wood to any color or design scheme.Pit scale (Asterolecanium). Often associated with Cryptocline twig blight, pit scale attacks oak twigs. Pinhead-size insects are green, golden, or brown; they live, immobile, in a depression in the bark. By sucking the sap, they reduce an oak tree's vigor.Step into the Lord's special helicopter and fly with us to Paray-le-Monial, a quiet little town with a great message. As we walk through the narrow streets of this quaint village nestled unobtrusively in the center of France, if we are still, we can hear Our Savior's most passionate cries. Here Our Lord will speak to our hearts just as He did to a little nun in the 17th century, over a period of 17 years. In the Chapel here, Our Lord shared His wounded and bleeding Sacred Heart because of His love that was not returned.Shhh! Pause a moment! You can still feel the presence of our Lord Jesus, as you climb up the steps to the Chapel. But not so keenly as when you enter the Chapel. He is here, a faithful God to an unfaithful people. Our Lord Who asked Margaret Mary to share His message of Love with those who had grown cold, who had traded Him in for lesser gods, He is here! You can hear Him with the ears of your heart, as He once again cries out that tremendous love that drew Him to become Man and suffer death on a Cross. He is the same God Who showed His wounded Sacred Heart to Margaret Mary, revealing the pain He feels because of the neglect and apathy of the family, for whom He suffered and died, the same One Who commissioned her to tell us that His Heart, pierced on the Cross, still bleeds out of love for us, His ungrateful children. "My enemies placed a Crown of Thorns on My Head, My friends on My Heart."Three borderline troublesPrune only to remove weak or dead branches or to limit pest damage (or also, occasionally, to thin the canopy of a mature tree to reduce wind resistance). For oaks, as for other large trees, have an experienced arborist handle major pruning (and spraying).Dieback. Three kinds of fungus cause dieback: Diplodia affects branches, Cryptocline and Discula affect twigs and leaves.Oak moth, California oak worm (Phryganidia californica). Adult moths lay eggs in live oaks twice a year, in spring and fall (three times if weather is mild). Young larvae feed on the surface of leaves (injured leaves turn brown) till about half-grown, then eat through the entire leaf. Severe infestations can almost defoliate oaks.Feed only as needed. Yellowish leaves and lack of new growth in spring may indicate a need for nitrogen. In early winter, spread a 10-10-10 fertilizer (about 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet of soil surface) to slightly beyond the drip line.With these words, Our Lord called Sister Margaret Mary to humility, reminding her that she was His, and that renewed, more powerful devotion to His Sacred Heart was His will and His design, not hers; cautioning her, she was nothing; He is all! She was simply to say Yes! to Him and not become puffed up that He chose her for His will on earth. Are not His words to St. Margaret Mary, to us the Faithful as well, lest we think otherwise and fall? Did not St. Saint Paul tells us that no one may boast; for we have faith, and are part of the Mystical Body of Christ by the Grace of God and His merciful Love.Crown rot (Phytophthora, Pythium). Too much moisture around the base of the tree stimulates this water-mold fungus, which attacks roots. Infected trees decline slowly; foliage becomes increasingly sparse. Live oaks are most susceptible.Be still; close off all the distractions of the world and come with us into the real world of Jesus Christ. According to St. Louis Marie de Montfort, it most assuredly appears that we are in the days of great Saints. If your heart's desire is to be a Saint, come with us, as we share with you, the life and visions of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the little nun who would suffer greatly and willingly for her Savior.In spring, look for little green droppings from feeding larvae; May through June and again in September and October, look for fluttering moths.Often, no countermeasure is required. In severe cases or for high-value trees, have the tree sprayed with horticultural oil.Gall wasps (Cynipid wasps). Galls on oaks are common on twigs, leaves, flowers, and roots, or in acorns; they assume different sizes, shapes, and colors-from rosy, pea-size blobs to apple-size goiters, depending on the insect that makes them. Rarely a serious menace, the insects puncture leaves to deposit eggs, causing leaves to turn brown.Without question, nothing beats natural wood in your home�s interior decorating if you are after genuine warmth, unique character, grace and permanence. Carved wood crown moldings from a time gone by still exist in stately homes all across the United States. Georgian dressers and hall trees can still be located in antique stores everywhere. Imagine buying a solid wood fireplace mantel today and have it end up in your grandson�s living room one day.Avoid overthinning or stubbing branches. Stubbed branches respond with vigorous watersprout growth that is susceptible to mildew. Large pruning wounds leave the tree more subject to decay.Oak twig dieback occurs on coast live, valley, interior live, and sometimes blue oaks. Infection pattern among nearby trees is unpredictable; trees untouched by the fungus may grow right beside ones that are severely afflicted."Our friends in high places - Role Models - Sources of Inspiration"Microscopic young scale crawlers arrive in spring and early summer; they don't move far, and they colonize current growth and one-year-old wood.Poor growth and dieback of twigs are common results of infestation. Dieback is most noticeable during the summer and early fall. Affected twigs of deciduous oaks retain their dead leaves throughout winter. Severe infestation delays leafing out of deciduous oaks in spring. Control mature pit scale with sprays of horticultural oil in January.Bacillus thuringiensis is an effective control if applied to coincide with the appearance of young larvae.

Avoid overthinning or stubbing branches. Stubbed branches respond with vigorous watersprout growth that is susceptible to mildew. Large pruning wounds leave the tree more subject to decay.

The True Splendor Of Wood In Interior Decorating

We love wood � all kinds of wood from pine and oak to cherry and mahogany. We use it as wall paneling, make furniture and home accessories from it and even use it as cove and crown molding to finish off the rooms in our homes. It is probably near to impossible to enter any home in the USA and not find wood somewhere.

Don't underplant native oaks with plants that require summer water, and don't raise soil level around oak crowns; both practices encourage crown rot.More recently, North Americans have once again fallen for with the historical craft of wood carving and skilled carvers and artists are once again busy creating one of a kind wood mantels and artful crown molding. The old fireplace wall and drab wood paneling that used to be made of inferior quality pressboard are now being created in tongue and groove panels made of solid mahogany, maple and cherry woods. Each of these examples is a great way to spend your decorating budget that will raise the value of your home, provide unparalleled grace and elegance to last a lifetime.The best way for you to protect your oaks is to keep them in good health.Pacific oak twig girdler (Agrilus angelicus). Especially troublesome in Southern California among coast live oaks, this insect attacks twigs 1/2 inch or less in diameter, causing patches of dead foliage throughout the tree's canopy.Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus). The bird drills acorn-size holes in oak bark to store its winter acorn supply. Each woodpecker drills only a few holes per year; a large valley oak with thousands of holes in its trunk reflects several generations of birds.Wood has a special presence and unique charm all its own and it lends an air of permanence and character to a home. If it is made well, it will be around many lifetimes and because of this, many homeowners use it in their house decor plans and decide on investment pieces of furniture that can be passed onto children and grandchildren.Avoid unnecessary watering and don't water within the tree's crown area in summer. During drought years, one deep watering in January or February should be enough.

Wood never goes out of style � making it an ideal way to inject quality and charm in your home�s decor.

Author: Kim Vedros

Downtown dreaming: Urban housing developers find reasons for hope in

From the master bedroom in the crown molding-bedecked model home at The Hill at Bricktown, prospective homebuyers have a view of downtown Oklahoma City's skyline. The windows on the other side of the two-story home on Russell M. Perry Avenue look out onto rows of recently poured concrete foundations where more of the brick town houses are being built.

You probably think, "Mosaic tables are nothing new or unique, so what's this guy talking about?" You're right! Search the Internet for "mosaic table" and you'll find that most websites offer round bistro or kitchen tables with wrought iron stands done with mosaic designs using standard tessera shapes (i.e., squares and triangles) in standard checkerboard, circular, or sunburst patterns. You're right, those kinds of tables are a dime a dozen. That's not what I'm talking about.Out of the 24 units at The Hill that have been completed, seven have sold so far, five of them this year. Marcacci said he is pleased with the pace of sales and expects demand for downtown housing to grow as more people get used to the idea.At the bottom of your new bookcase most people have the baseboard trim extend on the bookcase this gives the built in look so you will need to build up the base which is simple enough build a base out of MDF medium density fiberboard that is the correct height to set you new bookcase on. At the ceiling it is a good idea to either finish or top out the book case with a crown molding or with a final trim piece that is somewhat adjustable. I have never found a ceiling that is 100 percent straight or flat. The other reason you need some additional room is that you would not be able to get your new bookcases in with out a little gap at the top so plan on this from the beginning and you should be al right.Construction on the 157-unit, $75 million complex wedged between Bricktown and Interstate 235 stalled when the housing market crashed two years ago. The project's financing dried up, but resumed late last year.Forget the ga-zillions of round mosaic bistro tables on metal stands that look like they were mass produced in a third-world country. Those are okay (sometimes) for kitchens and patios, but they just don't fit the style and look of the other rooms in your home. You want real wood furniture stained to match the d�cor in your living room. You want a table painted white to blend perfectly with the bright, beachy feel of your sitting room. Stained glass mosaic tables made of real wood provide exactly what you want--and more.He actual book cases and shelves can be made from MDF with a solid wood front edge if you plan on painting the bookcase if you want a stain then you may want to consider using plywood Birch, and Oak plywood is readily available at most home centers.The high-end town houses at The Hill, which range in price from $350,000 to $815,000 for 1,650 square feet to 3,700 square feet, are attracting young professionals and empty nesters, said real estate agent Matt Marcacci.Garrett is a member of Triangle Development Partners, which has developed several blocks of urban dwellings in the Deep Deuce area.The selves can be made again from MDF or plywood it is a good idea to add a piece of solid wood across the front this hides the edge of the plywood or MDF and adds some strength to the shelve.Downtown housing in the lower price range is faring better in a down housing market than higher-end properties, said developer Pat Garrett.Imagine a beautiful stained glass transom window above your front door. Or a delightful stained glass sun catcher hanging in front of your kitchen window. Now, imagine the stained glass design on a wooden table top, such as an end table, sofa table, or entry table. That's the true uniqueness I'm talking about. Imagine your foyer or vestibule with its stylish hardwood floor, intricate baseboard and crown molding, and a gorgeous mirror centered on the wall with an antique coat stand in the corner. The image looks wonderful, but it's missing something. You can't quite put your finger on it, but you know it needs more. Aha! Something must act as a transition from the floor to the mirror on the wall. That's it! An entry table. But not just any ordinary entry table. An elegant stained glass mosaic entry table done in a rich, full stain color that perfectly complements the hardwood flooring. Imagine another room in the home with similarly wonderful mosaic furniture, such as end tables, curio tables, and sofa tables."The housing business is in the dumps, but that's going to change," Wiggin said. "Downtown has emerged in the last few years as a legitimate location for people to live and I think that's a long- term trend with legs. I think it will accelerate over time. Housing looks like it's a good investment place to be over time more than anything.""Urban living is new to Oklahoma, and people need to be familiarized to it," Marcacci said.Sales have been slow in Triangle's Brownstones at Maywood Park development, Garrett said, where prices start at $645,000 for a 2,371-story, 2.5-story condominium.

"The housing business is in the dumps, but that's going to change," Wiggin said. "Downtown has emerged in the last few years as a legitimate location for people to live and I think that's a long- term trend with legs. I think it will accelerate over time. Housing looks like it's a good investment place to be over time more than anything."

Author: Brianna Bailey

Glass Mosaic Tile Art: Stunning Mosaic Tables

Want something different for your home? Something truly unique? Maybe a stunning art masterpiece that everyone is irresistibly drawn to admire as soon as they walk through your door. Maybe you want something a bit more functional, such as a distinctive piece of furniture. What if you found something that combines the two? Lovely stained glass mosaic tables add color and warmth to your home or office. They serve not only as beautiful works of art, but they also serve a useful function as furniture.

However, Triangle's Second Street Lofts, which are in the $100,000 price range, are faring better, with 26 of the 55 units there selling in less than a year, Garrett said."We'd love to see them all going right now, but for this market, it's really going well," Garrett said.Developer Chuck Wiggin, president of Wiggin Properties, predicts downtown's housing market will expand once the housing market recovers.

With a stained glass mosaic table, not only do you get the perfect piece of furniture, you get a beautiful work of art. You also get a conversation piece that will likely draw your guests' curiosity and awe. You may even find that your stained glass mosaic furniture becomes the focal point of the room. When thinking of "mosaic," don't limit your imagination to the common square or triangle pieces laid in common mosaic patterns. Instead, go beyond the common and imagine the extraordinary. Imagine the beauty and uniqueness of stained glass designs artfully integrated with wood furniture. Your home will love you for it.

Author: Bill Enslen

Making A Modular Book Shelf

Like most things building a coat rack or a modular book shelf that covers an entire wall is not that hard if you have the proper tools and a little know how. Using the modular technique you simple build the book shelf in sections and assemble them together on the wall. The first step is to do some measuring if your wall happens to be 12 feet long it is very simple you can either make 3 sections 4 feet wide or 4 sections 3 feet wide. It is probable best to go with the 4 sections this will require more material and work but a book shelf that is four feet long may not be so good at holding up books.

About half of the 30 units in Triangle's Central Avenue Villas have sold, which start at about $187,800 for a 791-square-foot condominium.With a stained glass mosaic table, not only do you get the perfect piece of furniture, you get a beautiful work of art. You also get a conversation piece that will likely draw your guests' curiosity and awe. You may even find that your stained glass mosaic furniture becomes the focal point of the room. When thinking of "mosaic," don't limit your imagination to the common square or triangle pieces laid in common mosaic patterns. Instead, go beyond the common and imagine the extraordinary. Imagine the beauty and uniqueness of stained glass designs artfully integrated with wood furniture. Your home will love you for it.Downtown's housing market has cooled in the last few years, but developers are optimistic that demand will grow again as the economy gets better.

The selves can be made again from MDF or plywood it is a good idea to add a piece of solid wood across the front this hides the edge of the plywood or MDF and adds some strength to the shelve.

Author: Megan Cherry

DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw

Whether you�re cutting baseboards or crown molding, the DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw provides quick, accurate cuts to complete the job.

For additional accuracy and ease of use, this saw is compatible with the DEWALT� DW7187 adjustable miter saw laser system or the DWS7085 LED cut line indicator system (sold separately), which ensures that the cutting path is clear to see."We try not to be suffocating," Faulkner says, "but minimal shows, to be honest with you, irritate me. If you're not grabbed right off the bat, then the entire room is pretty much worthless to you. If you enjoy art and want to support local art, you can't come up here and not find something you like of the quality you're looking for. We have work that ranges from $50 to $25,000."Thanks to a powerful 15 Amp motor, an easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle, convenient miter and bevel stops, and a tall fence for oversized decorative moldings, this compound miter saw is ready for a range of crosscutting and miter-cutting applications.In addition, it comes with a durable carbide blade, a blade wrench, and a convenient dust bag.Faulkner sags he suspects Hertz was testing his younger colleague's resolve. "Billy watches everybody," says Faulkner. "I mean, he still is the godfather of art in Louisville. . . . He knows that too."Ideal for a range of applications, the saw can deliver clean, 45-degree bevel cuts through dimensional lumber that measures up to 2 by 8 inches. And at 90-degrees, it can cross cut 2 by 10s.Faulkner says he and Spivey are champions of up-and-comers, but stresses that those artists are strongly urged to attend openings and even drop in during the week. "If you've got a room and we've got people coming in, we expect you to be here to interact with those people," he says. "You know, (a prospective buyer) might be thinking, I like the piece, but am I really going to be able to live with it for the next decade or so? When they get to know the artist, it makes it a lot easier to make that commitment."Crown moulding can come in various designs like the traditionally classic designs which help add elegance and class to your home d�cor. Crown moulding in the kitchen is similar to ceiling and wall decorations, but the installation process is different. Although challenging, using crown moulding is a sure way of giving your rooms that much-needed makeover. It helps give every room a distinct flavor, an aesthetic appeal, a unique personality, and a sophisticated touch.Buying crown moulding online can give you many advantages. This is because you can purchase your decorative columns or door casings or ceiling medallions directly from the maker without having to handle the wholesalers and retailers. They offer you the luxury of customizing your home furnishing ideas and guarantee you good quality materials. Unlike furniture, such decorative columns or ceiling medallions will not occupy unnecessary space, nor will they clutter the room. Besides, they are fire-resistant and help keep away harmful UV rays. Crown moulding can be easily maintained and these products seldom rot. Installing them is never a problem and most of the products can be set up by following simple instructions, except ceiling medallions where professional assistance is recommended.The second-story gallery space, once home to local artist-icon Billy Hertz, who remains the landlord but now operates Galerie Hertz at 1253 S. Preston St., opened as the Faulkner in August 2009, just in time for that month's "First Friday Trolley Hop" event. Almost immediately it created a buzz in the art district and among First Friday-goers, presenting the work of new and not-so-new local and regional faces like Josh Vance, Jen Goodell, James Russell May, Tony Perez (now deceased), Damon Thompson (aka "Kleb"), Eric Phagan, Denz One, Linda Akers and Waller Austin. The buzz came from the gallery's style as well as its substance: There wasn't an ounce-of aloofness in the chatty proprietor (close your eyes and you'll hear Billy Crystal) and his equally loquacious gallery director, Margaret Archambault Spivey, both active artists born within a month of each other in 1969.

This 12-inch double-bevel compound miter saw also comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.

Author: Obadiea Jones

Crown Moulding - Adding A Touch Of Glamour To Your Home Decor

Crown moulding is a great way to beautify an ordinary looking home into one that exudes class and style. Crown mouldings are typically decorative strips made up of wood, plastic, or fiberboard. These are introduced to any room d�cor in an effort to camouflage the existing flaws and ugly blotches on the walls or ceilings. The crown moulding is therefore similar to a wall decoration which adds a touch of elegance to a room, making it appear more grand and unique.

Faulkner, the owner-impresario of this new kid on the city's hottest gallery block, came to Louisville from New Orleans in 2005 with his wife Cheryl and two kids, ages five and two, in tow - refugees from Hurricane Katrina pulling a trailer and making do in short-term hotel stays. (Today the gallery's rear section is home to the family.) In late 2007, having decided he should open his own gallery rather than seek representation from others, Faulkner leased a tiny, 230-square-foot space plus a hall above the Mary Craik Gallery on the 800 block of East Market and began finding new artists and putting together shows. A year and a half later Hertz provided him with his big break, offering Faulkner the prime space he'd left a few years before (which the tenant subsequently expanded). But there was a catch, as Faulkner recalls in a rapid-fire narration:Home furnishing experts choose crown molding these days because it helps heighten a property's real estate standing. When a property appears visually stunning, chances are buyers will be willing to pay more for it. Simply demolishing walls to give your rooms a spacious look is not enough; instead, this is more expensive and impractical. An easier and economical alternative is using decorative columns and ceiling medallions for your home d�cor. These home d�cor ideas are easy to implement and will not cost you dearly.The tall fence supports 6-5/8-inch crown molding nested vertically, as well as 6-1/2-inch base molding set vertically against the fence. The fence slides out of the way easily when it�s time to make bevel cuts.Its room-by-room color scheme is a riot of loud hues - from red to green to purple to turquoise to coral to yellow. Pieces are hung from the baseboards to the crown molding. Two of the "rooms" (hallways, actually) are so skinny, your nose is almost touching the artwork. And whereas proper galleries present the work of one or two artists at a time, with maybe a salon wall toward the back, the Faulkner Gallery - which is a 2,500-square-foot maze of mini-galleries with such names as the Drawing Room, the Govi Room and the Blue Room - tends to complement its highlighted-for-the-month artists with the work of about 25 others, maybe 450 or more pieces on view in all.

When choosing the crown moulding for your rooms, make sure to choose the right moulding depending on the room dimensions and ceiling height. Select the materials that are sturdy, dependable, and weather-proof. The world of home furnishing has undergone a revolutionary change with the advent of crown moulding.

Author: Walter Mitchell