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  • The New Screwless Wall PlatesNew P and S Screwless Wall Plates Offer Flawless Finish without Removing Devices at Installation
  • ebuild (5/30/2007)
  • Pass and Seymour/Legrand (P and S), a leading provider of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces a new addition to its line of Screwless Wall Plates. With their sleek beveled edges the wall plates eliminate the need for screws, provide a flawless finish and install quickly and easily. The new product line features a 2-piece plastic subplate that eliminates the need to remove the electrical device during installation. Simply back the device screws out slightly and snap the subplate together around the device screws to install the wall plate. The cover plate maintains the same sleek design.
  • Digital Home: Switch Pitch
  • BIG BUILDER Magazine (5/22/2007)
  • Volume builders abhor complexity. Complexity means problems, and problems lead to work orders, and work orders to increased costs. This is one reason big builders haven't rushed to embrace whole-house control systems that have flowed onto the market in the past several years (well, that and the fact the average home buyer is not exactly clamoring for them).
  • FlatWire is a technologyNew Technology Eliminates Need to Break Through Walls to Wire Lighting, Home Video and Audio Systems
  • ebuild (5/4/2007)
  • FlatWire is a technology, not a product. It's an innovative new approach to wiring that will change the way consumers, designers and contractors think about home makeover and renovation - and its applications are global.Install a pair of sconces on either side of the master bed; "float" a flat screen TV; easily add a surround sound system or new home theatre - all without breaking through walls to hide bundles of unsightly wires and cables.
  • AlumiConn Terminal Block
  • Journal of Light Construction (5/4/2007)
  • Al-Cop. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 'Homes wired with aluminum wire manufactured before 1972 are 55 times more likely to have one or more connections reach 'fire-hazard condition' than homes wired with copper.' But short of a complete rewire, what can you do? One solution is to use an AlumiConn. This little terminal block prevents the oxidation and loosening that can lead to overheating at connections. It has UL approval and -- unlike other methods -- doesn't require any special tools. A 25-count bag sells for $74 on the Web. 877/614-7185.
  • FBRS420SC Fan/Fixture Box
  • Journal of Light Construction (5/4/2007)
  • Arlington Industries. Installing a heavy light fixture or fan from a suspended ceiling can be easy or hard, depending on how you do it. The hard way is to install blocking in a dark, dusty, cluttered ceiling plenum while unsecured communication cables snag your hammering arm with every swing. The easy way is to use a FBRS420SC Fan/Fixture Box from Arlington Industries. Rated for 70 pounds, it comes fully assembled and includes a 20-cubic-inch octagonal workbox. It costs about $25. 800/233-4717.
  • AuroRa Wireless Lighting Control System
  • Journal of Light Construction (5/4/2007)
  • Lutron. Who wouldn't want to turn on their porch and house lights from inside the car? With an AuroRa wireless lighting control system, homeowners can do just that, plus other convenient time-saving tricks. Unlike many home-automation packages, this one promises to be easy to install and operate. For about $600 you get a starter kit containing five high-tech dimmers, a central antenna, a tabletop master controller, and a visor-mounted remote control with a 100-foot range. 888/588-7661.
  • WP1000RCRecessed Weatherproof Receptacle Covers from Intermatic Are "Out of Sight"
  • ebuild (4/25/2007)
  • For builders wanting to eliminate the bulky look of traditional bubble outlet covers, Intermatic provides a simple solution. By installing Intermatic's Recessed Weatherproof Receptacle Covers, homeowners can achieve the simple design and clean lines they desire for the façade of their home. While conventional bubble covers provide vital protection for outdoor outlets, some homeowners find them unattractive, and they are also susceptible to impact from landscaping tools and sports equipment.
  • Flatwire Speaker and Lighting Wire SolutionFlatwire Speaker and Lighting Wire Solution
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/18/2007)
  • Southwire. Created to solve the problem of unsightly wiring hanging down from behind an entertainment center, Flatwire applies directly to walls with a brand-specific adhesive. Snap on special connectors for Flatwire Ready sconces, and audio devices, then tape, mud, sand, and paint over the wire. The wiring solution means speakers and lighting can be added almost anywhere without the need to install wire behind walls, and homeowners no longer have to arrange their furniture according to outlet placement. 770.832.4242.
  • First Look
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/1/2007)
  • The newest products for the remodeling market.

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