News
May 3, 2012
From the top of the new
World Trade Center, a group of Air Force men transported nine
engraved bricks to the joint base last weekend. They will be placed
in a new memorial being built here.
The memorial will honor nine NATO air advisers killed by a member
of the Afghan military April 27, 2011, during a meeting in Kabul.
The advisers had trained at the joint base in a new program the Air
Force has incorporated into the Air Adviser Academy here.
Col. J. Olaf Holm, commandant of ...
April 18, 2012
Woodbury, NJ-April 18, 2012-EP Henry, the
premier family-owned and operated manufacturer of Hardscaping™
products in North America, launched ECO
Center, a new section of its website to help
educate environmentally conscious businesses and homeowners about
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers (PICP) and the company's
ECO
® Line of paving systems.
Most paving systems-such as the asphalt or concrete used in
driveways, walkways and parking lots-are impervious, preventing
water fro...
February 23, 2012
Woodbury, NJ-February 23, 2012-EP Henry, the
premier family-owned and operated manufacturer of Hardscaping™
products in North America, will launch its `Ohana
Ho`olaule`a exhibit during the 2012 Philadelphia
International Flower Show, the world's oldest and
largest indoor flower show.
This year's exhibit will showcase an idyllic family retreat,
complete with a cabana outfitted with a grill, outdoor shower,
plunge pool and Hardscaping featuring environmentally friendly EP
...
February 23, 2012
EP Henry is the proud recipient of the
President's Volunteer Service Award from The President's
Council on Service and Civic Participation for our contribution to
the Brooklawn 9-11 Memorial and Monument.
Please visit the EP Henry YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ephwebisodes to see JC Henry's
message about EP Henry's involvement with this project along with
videos of some of the veterans speaking about their relationship
with EP Henry.
February 22, 2012
Source: McGraw-Hill Construction, New York
A study released at the recent National Association of Home
Builders International Builders' Show finds green homes comprised
17 percent of the overall 2011 residential construction market, but
are expected to jump to 29-38 percent of the market over the next
five years. The projection equates to a five-fold increase by
value, from $17 billion last year to $87-$114 billion in 2016,
based on a five-year residential construction outlook.
...
September 12, 2011
Brooklawn Police Captain Steven Saymon, like many other first
responders to the World Trade Center attack on 9-11-01, wanted to
attend the tenth anniversary on Sunday 9-11-11. Unfortunately, he
was never invited to the ceremony by the New York City Mayor's
office, so he decided to pay tribute in his own way and closer to
home. "As part of my emotional healing, I wanted to go back for the
tenth anniversary," he said. "But after several attempts of
contacting Mayor Bloomberg's office w...
July 20, 2011
Many people who have their
own home usually love to have a nice lawn and garden to dress up
their living area. Having a healthy lawn and some landscaping work
done can not only add to the environment around you but it can also
help boost your property value.
One of the simplest ways to keep up a nice looking outdoor area
around your home is through simple lawn care. One of the biggest
problems that many home owners face is the trouble with weeds. To
take care of weed growth, ther...
July 20, 2011
Who to Hire for a service professional to provide work at your
residence can be a tough decision. There are many variables and
factors, especially when it comes to tough and sometimes dangerous
work such as tree service. This article explores a Top Ten list of
things to consider when hiring a tree service company. These items
are very informative and important to know when obtaining estimates
for tree work.
1 - Safety
Safety is the most important aspect of tree work that nee...
May 12, 2011
Garden and porch swings, gliders, benches, and other outdoor
furniture are made from various wood. Redwood, cedar, and teak are
three of those woods. Each has its own benefits.
First, redwood is an evergreen of the cypress family. Coast
redwood, and California redwood in particular, is fairly soft, a 2
on a scale of 1 to 4, has a reddish color, and a straight grain. It
is resistant to moisture and decay, is light weight, and valued for
its beauty. Because redwood lacks resin, it is resista...
May 2, 2011
Washington, D.C. - Mayor Vincent C. Gray selected the American
Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) as a Partner of the Year for
the 2011 Mayor's Environmental Excellence Awards. The
awards recognize organizations for their commitment to advancing
sustainable principles in building design and operations.
"Mayor Gray and the District Department of the Environment are
leading an aggressive effort to make Washington one of the most
sustainable cities in the world," said ASLA Executive Vice
...