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Center is available in all Diamond cabinet and color options and can be tacked onto the end of a row of cabinets. www.diamondcabinets.com
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d plastic composite decking and railing cking, warping, rotting and damage or termite attack, yet installs easily d tools. Brushed or wood grain ed Latitudes® composite decking redwood, cedar and gray. the deck with a choice s: Latitudes® Luster Railing, ural Railing and Latitudes® ailing.
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In Wall Cabinets
In Wall Cabinets offers a wine rack with a wine glass holder cabinet. These two vertically stacked cabinets can hold 12 glasses and seven wine bottles. Offered in a maple or oak wood there are six color options. This cabinet can be ordered with or without doors or in a split-door design. There are five doors styles: plain glass; wood frame with glass, wood frame with mirror; wood frame with decorative leaded glass and wood frame with solid wood panel. Door knobs are available in black or brass with an optional lock for security. In Wall Cabinets are engineered for installation between wall studs so no nails or screws are necessary. www.inwallcabinets.com
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Bathroom Fixtures � American Standard
The Cascada Furniture Collection from American Standard provides stylish bathroom storage. This contemporary vanity sports three large drawers and a birch solid and veneer exterior. The vanity is offered in 30- and 21-inch sizes with either a tobacco or maple finish. The collection includes matching mirror, stool, wastebasket and floating shelf. The Cascada vanity is designed to house American Standard’s Newbern integral clay sink and countertop. Circle 130 or go to http://pb.ims.ca/5144-130
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Moen introduces custom showers with the ExactTemp Thermostatic Valve. The ExactTemp is a flexible shower system with individual temperature, force and flow controls for the shower head, body sprays and hand shower. This flexible shower system can be installed on one, two or three walls. The trim comes separately in chrome, oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, pewter, wrought iron and antique nickel. A 7-inch rainshower head is also available. Circle 131 or go to http://pb.ims.ca/5144-131
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Vitra introduces the ADA Corina V3 toilet for projects requiring American Disabilities Act compliance. An addition to Vitra’s V3 line, the ADA Corina V3 toilet seat sits 17 inches above the floor. This two-piece, gravity-fed toilet has a 3-inch flush valve with V3 technology: vortex, velocity and vacuum. Circle 136 or go to http:// pb.ims.ca/5144-136
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The Southport from Bradford Products is a stainless steel portable spa. The Southport features 12 hydrotherapy jets, handrails and underwater light. The stainless steel and ceramic tiles are engineered for prolonged exposure to the elements — they won’t warp, crack, blister or deteriorate. The Southport can be delivered fully assembled or in prefabricated pieces for on-site assembly. www.bradfordproducts.com
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Crown Heritage
Crown Heritage has developed a patent-pending alignment system and corresponding proprietary tool, EasAlign, for stair system railing and fitting installations. The EasAlign system works with all Crown Heritage stair systems and features invisible magnetic fastening elements. This method for connecting stair parts eliminates wood plugs, nuts, bolts and glue. EasAlign ensures a smooth, strong, completely aligned railing connection and eliminates misfits between handrails and fittings. The EasAlign tool provides the exact method for drilling the fittings for the system. No glue or no sanding is required. www.crownheritage.com
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The NanaScreen is an operable insect screen system. These collapsible, pleated, screen panels can work in tangent with the NanaWall or separately to provide clear, open views and breezes. The screens are comprised of 4-inch wide vertical cassettes that are installed on a single 1/4- inch x 1/2- inch floor track. Each panel can be ordered with full-height magnetic catches and can expand up to 4 feet, 3 inches wide and 8 feet, 6 inches tall. The screen is available in white, clear aluminum and bronze anodized framing. www.nanascreen.com
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A new tub/shower valve system from Delta Faucet simplifies installation by permitting functional and stylish trim changes without having to change the valve in the wall. The new MultiChoice Universal Valve offers three function options: single- and dualfunction pressure balance, as well as a new dual-function thermostatic valve cartridge. Delta offers the ability to install both pressure balance and thermostatic cartridges in one valve. The Universal Valve works with any of the Delta Monitor pressure balance tub/showers. The MultiChoice Universal Valve allows for easy shower upgrades, eliminates the wrong valve from being installed and uses existing Delta brand trim packages.
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fresh from the ground No matter the find we want to see it “Fresh From The Ground” ….is there any better way?
Lawrenzo Manza brought this little beauty to light from an early cavalry camp in Amador County, California. this tongue and wreath eagle plate was just one example of many artifacts that were recovered and displayed in a museum by Manza and fellow hunters.
While faced with going his first year in sometime without digging a confederate button David Smith was relieved when this tin back Block A (CS 117) popped out of his hole. this nice example was recovered in the Williamsburg vA area in an 1862 camp. www . thetreasuredepot . com
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Silver seemed to be the origin of the day for pete Eles of South Carolina. While hunting a slave quarter site in the Charleston, South Carolina area Pete was expecting to find the usual items however was pleasantly surprised when he unearthed this early Spanish Cob and unique silver bracelet. Crudely made this bracelet just might have been adorned by a servant of one of Charleston’s grand plantations.
Beach hunting is probably the most visible aspect of our great hobby. every summer thousands of men and women see these hardcore hunters adorning funny sticks attached to a frisbee as they dig for buried treasure! Dave pilot has recovered some amazing examples of the treasure that can be found on the beach. this 10K band, 14K band and 14K Cross/Anchor device were all found while night hunting Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Hunting in the Bayou Lafourche country of Southern Louisiana can produce some centerpiece finds. Just ask Bernie David who recovered this crude Sling Buckle and Star device believed to have a texas origin from the site of a 19th century sugar cane plantation. www . thetreasuredepot . com
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the old stuff really does exist in New england and Hank phillips seems to always find them. this 1620’s trade point serves as a reminder of the coinhabitance of settlers and Native Americans.
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It goes to show that family tales do reign true. Mike Williams always heard about tales of union soldiers inhabiting his family’s farm in eastern NC. Finally deciding to check it out with his metal detector Mike quickly discovered some family secrets are actually very true. this US BitBoss rosette was his first and a very impressive piece of evidence of troop activity.
John sherman was quite surprised when this tongue to an early US eagle plate popped from the ground. John was hunting an old home site along the Colorado river near Bastrop texas. this site has previously produced eagle buttons and coins, however now it is home to where John recovered his first ever plate!
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Eddie King had a good day of surprises when he dug these three buttons in the lower Mississippi valley. once out of the ground he thought he only recovered a plain ball button, a New york state seal coat button and a plain eagle general service button. Upon cleaning eddie was pleased to see his “plain” eagle turn into an eagle r, his New york coat turn into a Louisiana state seal staff button, and his “plain” ball button become a decorative one.
Dennis Farrer had a very productive Fall of 2007 with three fantastic finds. traveling all over South Carolina and even a trip to Georgia paid off well for the South Carolina native. Dennis recovered this beautiful Sling Buckle and Block I from the Palmetto State while a trip to Georgia paid off with this fine example of a US Breast Plate.
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