Patrick Schatz is a mechanical engineer with several patents who sees most things in life as performing interconnected functions. He rebuilds old cars in his spare time (preferring circuit board-free muscle cars) and works, happily challenged, for Dayton OH-based manufacturer, HPC Fire Inspired.™

Schatz, HPC’s product engineer, noted that some testing functions were tedious and repetitive. For many years, they tested various equipment functions, capturing data by hand. “Some testing procedures were so monotonous that it became the least interesting part of work, which added repetitive cross-checking to ensure the accuracy of testing,” he said. “Something had to change.”…

Native Spun, founded in 2019 by textile industry veteran Gina B. Wicker, is introducing a full collection of decorative outdoor throws made with sustainably sourced solution‐dyed acrylic for fade‐ and UV‐resistance. The collection is handwoven in North Carolina and is designed with a high‐end aesthetic in mind.

Throws can be finished with a self‐fringe or a tailored hem and are engineered to withstand frequent home or commercial laundering using a variety of cleaning and disinfecting agents including bleach or hydrogen peroxide. All Native Spun throws can be machine washed and dried and are pre‐shrunk as part of the finishing…

Moisture problems can be a frequent source of frustration. Unfortunately, most homeowners may not pay much attention until the damage is already done. Where is this moisture coming from, and how can it be stopped?

There are many different trades involved in residential construction. Plumbers, gasfitters, and electricians all routinely cut holes in exterior walls and up through attic ceilings, but the fireplace installer is usually responsible for the largest openings of them all. Not taking care to repair these openings properly will result in a world of hurt for the homeowner. Fortunately, in these cases, an ounce of…

BALDWIN PARK, CA - Treasure Garden has named Kim Golson as its new national contract sales manager focusing on the hospitality sector. In this role, Golson will work primarily with Treasure Garden’s hospitality collections, Shademaker and Jardinico, overseeing all sales on a national level.

“Kim is a consummate professional with immense knowledge from years of working in the outdoor category,” said Benjamin Ma, vice president, Treasure Garden, Baldwin Park, Calif. “With more than twenty-four years of working on a management level in the outdoor segment, we are confident that Kim will make an immediate impact on our…

Galaxy Outdoor recently introduced the EZ-Adjustable Universal Trim Kit that fits every opening without any big gaps on each side of the outdoor refrigerator or ice maker.

When doors are opened, users won’t see the unsightly edge of the cabinet; this universal trim kit will complete the outdoor kitchen with that finished look just like all the other built-in components.

It’s the only adjustable, one-size-fits-all solution for almost every brand of appliance. All trim kits have 2.5 inches of side trim to cover the inside of the island (so when you open the door, all you see is…

ONTARIO, CA – OW Lee announced today its relocation at the Las Vegas World Market Center to Showroom #A-124. The new OW Lee showroom is located on the 1st floor in Building A within the Las Vegas Design Center, the premiere home furnishings and design resource in the West. The showroom is open to the design trade year-round.

In addition to showcasing its new and existing collections at the Las Vegas Winter and Summer Markets, the showroom will be open Monday through Friday to service home, commercial, and hospitality design professionals. OW Lee has hired Nicole Petropoulos, an experienced…

SAN DIEGO—With 98% of NFL fans watching the Super Bowl from home, the one- hour television special The Ultimate Tailgate Party, hosted by culinary celebrity Chef Roc, will highlight one-on-one interviews with NFL Hall of Famers (and Super Bowl ring winners), getting inside their heads to discover what they did (and still do) to prepare for the big game. Great stories will abound.

In addition to the interviews, the NFL Hall of Famers will pair off in teams for a world-class BBQ cook-off. The teams will include Mike Haynes (1997 inductee), Eric Dickerson (1999), Ronnie Lott (2000), Warren Moon…

DALLAS – Informa Markets and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) previewed the upcoming Virtual Edition of the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with DeckExpo (PSP/DeckExpo).

This year’s event will occur completely online, from Nov. 11-13. Registration is now open.

Known for showcasing the latest trends and technologies to create the “total backyard,” the event will reunite professionals in the pool, spa, patio, decking, and outdoor living industries.

“This is not just another webinar,” said Ray Giovine, group director at Informa Markets. “It’s the best features of the PSP/DeckExpo, made available to attendees in…