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Jimmy Rapert

Jimmy Rapert in the front yard of an energy-efficient, EPS-using 1,700-SF home he is building in Johnson (Washington County).
Construction / Energy / Insurance

Foam Home Advocates Tout Energy Efficiency, Strength, Fire Resistance

Foam homes have their believers. Now those believers are doing their best to convince others of the virtues of foam homes. The technique uses the foam — EPS — in combination with a steel frame that advocates say make a home airtight, flame-resistant and termite-free. read more >
The Old Post Office on the Fayetteville Square will be the first brick-and-mortar location for Acumen Brands stores.
Government & Politics / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Acumen Brands Delivering New Life To Fayetteville’s Old Post Office

After a $1.5 million deal, Innovate Arkansas firm Acumen Brands of Fayetteville will use the 13,000-SF 102-year-old building as a brick and mortar location for online apparel store Country Outfitter and also offer handbags from Maple & West, which previously existed only as online businesses. Aug. 30 is scheduled as the grand opening. read more >