Category Archives: September 2009

This-N-That

Sprinturf Installs More Than 1 Million Square Feet Of Turf New York, NY–Eleven new Sprinturf athletic fields on New York City’s Randall’s Island, part of the largest project aimed at renovating athletic fields in the United States, are already getting … Continue reading

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Closing Time

As the first chord of Matchbox 20’s song “Closing Time” strikes my ear, I reflexively reach over and turn the radio up. I’ve always loved this song, but today, driving to work through the gray, rain-soaked morning after putting my … Continue reading

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Stop Making Excuses

My father probably wouldn’t think to call himself an “outdoorsman.” He has simply lived his life as a man, outdoors. Being outside is part of who he is. He skis, climbs, hikes, bikes, hunts, and fishes. His friends call him … Continue reading

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This-N-That

Recycled Plastic Lifeguard Chairs Make A Splash Lexington, Va.–ParknPool donated three recycled plastic lifeguard chairs to the DIY Network’s design show “Indoors Out,” but it wasn’t for a pool redesign. The lifeguard chairs (complete with cup holders) made perfect seats … Continue reading

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Pre-Fall Prep Time

I bet you’re sweating right now, thinking about how to create a little shade and protect your grass from turning crispy. But August is the last hurrah of summer, and before you know it, the nights are going to start … Continue reading

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