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This New Tech Turns Any Countertop into a Wireless Charger
FreePower for Countertop has swept awards for its innovation—and the company claims installing it is "as straightforward as cutting a sink"
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Pro's Picks: A Quick Install Composite Stone
This pro completed a high volume facelift project months ahead of schedule
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Pella's New Debut Promises Faster, One-Person Window Installs
The window manufacturer promises 3.15x faster installation with its Steady Set system
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Marvin Releases Switchable Privacy Glass Window
The privacy glass windows can be purchased from Marvin's Direct Glaze windows
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Design Trends to Watch in 2024
To peer into the crystal ball of home design trends, look no further than current events. Today’s housing market, economic conditions, and post-…
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Color of the Year 2024 Announced by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams has selected a light blue, Upward SW 6239, as its 2024 Color of the Year. The hue symbolizes relaxation and peace, two emotions that…
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Michael Valente Swims in His Own Direction
When Renovation Sells went into its second year of business, it exploded—figuratively. The company’s CEO, Michael Valente, chalks it up to doing…Exterior Products
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Danze Receives President’s Award from NKBA
Industry commitment, leadership and innovation at the core of award recognition.
Sub-Zero and Wolf Announce the 2013-2014 Kitchen Design Contest
Biennial contest awards more than $137,000 in cash prizes for excellence and innovation in kitchen design.
5 Common Problems with Chimneys
Fireplaces require regular maintenance to ensure that no problems occur, which can lead to high repair costs or health concerns for people living within the home.
GM Expands Chevy-GMC Bi-Fuel Pickup Offerings, Unveils Chevy City Express Van
New pickups and vans designed for contractors unveiled at Chicago Auto Show.
StoGuard Enters Residential Market
The fluid-applied weather barrier requires no special training to install and complies with emission standards.
Heat & Glo Unveils IntelliFire Smartphone App
The app allows users to monitor and control their gas fireplace from a distance.
Maytag Partners With HomeAid America
Maytag will contribute appliances and funding for HomeAid projects.
Building Science: Home performance—how to save 30 percent
BARA found that retrofit packages in the New Jersey HPwES program (both mechanical and enclosure focused) could achieve 30 percent savings.
K&B Design: Sustainable kitchen and bath lighting
The environmental impact of lighting consists of three basic components: emissions from electricity generation powered by fossil fuels, material used (and disposed of) in the lighting equipment, and any potentially hazardous content in that material.
Villeroy & Boch Mirrored Medicine Cabinets
Both products are available in a range of sizes, and both incorporate LED lighting.