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• Safety Tubs Bring Universal Design to the Bathroom
• Backyard Courts and Surfaces from SnapSports
• BidForMaterials.com Marketplace

Safety Tubs Bring Universal Design to the Bathroom Posted: 31 Jan 2010 08:23 PM PST Universal design to benefit seniors and the physically challenged is an under served sector of home and interior design. But with the aging boomer population, there is an opportunity for manufacturers and designers to work with people who have special needs when it comes to living in their home. There are some designers who do focus on the kitchen and are well-versed in universal design, but a properly designed bathroom is even more vital for people who need assistance.

Backyard Courts and Surfaces from SnapSports Posted: 31 Jan 2010 12:14 AM PST We'd love to have an outdoor basketball court but it's not in the plans right now. If we were in the market for one the SnapSports outdoor surfaces look like a great solution. At the 2010 International Builders' Show we had the opportunity to touch and feel various court surfaces that SnapSports offers and the cheap ones seemed flimsy but the more solid surfaces would make a great court.

BidForMaterials.com Marketplace Posted: 30 Jan 2010 04:49 PM PST The only pure internet play we saw at the 2010 Builders' Show was BidForMaterials.com. One of their programmers was on sight and he took us through the process of listing supplies as well as how contractors bid on materials on their website. Once you sign up you have access to a database of subcontractors who are seeking suppliers and can bid on your materials or contact you directly and privately. Even though the convention center wi-fi was spotty the application ran smoothly on their PC laptop and we created a business profile then started searching for leads. You can geo-target searches and there are also email alerts that you can setup. If this site gains enough traction it could be a real player in the market. No one wants to take a loss on materials and we are all looking for a bargain which is the space that BidForMaterails.com is trying to fulfill.

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