Related Links
And some
unrelated links as well. Some are repeats. Some are new.
All are worth a visit. If logos appear, click on them. Otherwise,
click on the textural links to be transported elsewhere. But please
remember your way back. We'll miss you.
Dave's
Site (Technology Marketing Group, Houston) David Bedient is my techie.
He is also my wife's brother. He has done a lot of work on my site,
bailing me out when I mess things up. He deserves a link. If I had
any idea what David and his partner, Henry, really do, I would tell you. I
know they develop, build and sell a lot of computer stuff around the world.
B. Bedient Photography
Bobby Bedient is hands down the best wedding photographer in Texas. His
work has been featured in high places, his credentials are a mile long, and he
is my brother-in-law (Dave's brother). Bobby is also the official
photographer for MDA Houston (Jerry's Kids).
Boneyard Studio in beautiful Brenham, Texas -- Home of Jake McBee
and his sidekick, Brandi. Jake and I are partners. We are scheming to bring you
handmade tile covered concrete bathing tubs. We are currently developing a
prototype with the expectation of offering custom installations in late 2005. In
the meantime, visit Jake and Brandi. See what they have going on and maybe
BUY something. :-)
Alchemie Studio
Laird Plumleigh, master tilemaker, is joined by ceramist/sculptor Stephani
Stephenson in creating some absolutely sensational art tiles and objects.
(Southern California)
Everything there is to know about glass tiles presented by John Dumbrille.
Makers
of glass tiles, decorative ceramic tiles and borders, mosaic murals and more.
Very nice stuff. Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Lucia
Fort's Studio in Denton, Texas.
Hand-painted tiles, decals, and much more.
Adaptive Access Houston based specialty contractor dealing with the
aged, the infirm and the physically challenged. My friend, Bill Lusby,
hires John Bridge Services to build accessible showers and bathrooms.
Auzglaze Custom ceramic tile
plant in Australia. Uri Schwartzberger makes some very nifty borders,
liners and other unique pieces. Will produce to your specs.
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Message
Board Sites
There are many message boards on the Internet having to do with
building, home-improvement and repairs. I've reviewed a bunch of
them, and these are the best I've found. You will find me lurking
about these fabulous sites, offering bits of wisdom when I think I
can help.
Our
board is cool too, don't forget. |
 Terry
Love's Plumbing Message Board --
Finally, a plumber with "style." Terry is in the Puget
Sound (Seattle) Area where I grew up.
Fixing up an antique, historic or just plain
old house? This is the site for you.
Floors
Transformed Tile Board
The site is also loaded with how-to articles and tile tips.
Canadian tile site and board. Say hi to
Harry Dunbar.
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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation "Teaching
people about ceramic tile and how to install it." Stop in and say hi
to Dave Gobis, who is executive director and an authority on tile installation.
Ceramic Tile Distributors Assn. A good way to
locate a tile dealer in your area.
Tile Council of America
Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada (L'Association Canadienne de
Terrazzo, Tuile et Marbre)
National Tile Contractors Association, Bart Bettiga, Executive Director.
Oldest and largest tile contractor's organization in the world.
National
Training Center for the Stone and Masonry Trades. Stop in and meet
Fred Hueston. Be sure to check out the "phorum."
Flooring in the United Kingdom. Tell Chris I sent
you.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry. You can find a reputable
remodeling contractor here. No fly-by-nights allowed.
John Bridge Ceramic Tile 
