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    Epic Development featured this North Atlanta project as part of their Houzz portfolio. Over 100 Houzz users saved this image to their Ideabook. Users also generated dozens of comments and questions related to the project. Three additional images of the project take Houzz users inside the home.
    Three years ago, David Roberts, president of Roberts Design Build, had a client ask him to look at an Ideabook on Houzz.com. The client wanted to share pictures of a kitchen cabinet...
    April 1, 2014
    Fifty-eight percent of remodelers use social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, and Houzz to market clients.
    The timeless adage “out with the old and in with the new” should now be referred to as “combine the old with the new,” at least according to the remodelers who responded to Professional...
    April 1, 2014
    Applying the Life-Cycle Assessment to the products you specify will help you and your client comprehend the product's green story.
    What does it mean to be a steward of the environment? The life and work of William McDonough is inspiring for any kitchen and bath designer. In the early 1990s William McDonough...
    April 1, 2014
    The Ultimate Kitchen in Show Village at D&CW 2014
    The sleek look of kitchens nowadays goes beyond the flooring, cabinets, and countertops. Technology and performance enhancements with faucets, appliances, and sinks have come ...
    March 31, 2014
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    Our PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s leading professionals. This month we asked, “How do you attract professional talent to your company?” Community...
    March 31, 2014
    The lower level can be the most versatile area of a house when it comes to remodeling.
    “We love our neighborhood and the schools, but the house does not fit our growing family!” How many times have you met with homeowners who share this sentiment? Buying and selling...
    March 31, 2014
    Victoria + Albert Wessex Tub
    Developed from Victoria + Albert’s EnglishCast composition of volcanic limestone and high-performance resins, this freestanding tub is naturally insulating, keeping water warmer...
    March 31, 2014
    Moen 1800 Series Sinks
    Moen added three new styles to these stainless steel sinks, which are wear-resistant with SoundShield noise reduction. Apron-front sinks come with a large single bowl or double...
    March 31, 2014
    Häfele Cabinet Lifts
    Greater design flexibility is the key with these cabinet lifts from Häfele. The low reachable handle minimizes user effort and keeps the lift in the open position. They also save...
    March 31, 2014
    Showplace Universal Design Cabinetry
    Designed in collaboration with Häfele, this line from Showplace Wood Products emphasizes adjustable features to create accessible living space. Options include adjustable shelving...
    March 31, 2014
    Safety is a top priority when working with low pressure spray polyurethane foam, and contractors should always use the proper personal protective equipment.
    For contractors looking to increase sales, weatherization services like air sealing can be a natural extension of their businesses, offering many professionals a way to boost ...
    March 31, 2014
    Marvin's 90-Degree Corner Window
    Boral TruExterior Trim TruExterior is 1.5 inches thick to accommodate thicker siding and is available in 4-, 6-, 8-, 10- and 12-inch widths. Cosentino Dekton Dekton comes in 56...
    March 31, 2014
    Kohler Moxie Rainhead
    Featuring a magnetic, wireless speaker that transmits audio via Bluetooth, the Kohler's Moxie Rainhead has 90 angled nozzles using air-induction technology. The removable speaker...
    March 28, 2014
    Boral TruExterior Trim
    Boral TruExterior Trim is a 2x profile poly-ash exterior product for non-structural applications. It can withstand ground contact without priming or sealing, and can be used for...
    March 28, 2014
    Brinks Push Pull Rotate Door Locks
    The Brinks Push Pull Rotate locks open doors three ways: pressing the knob into itself, drawing it away from itself or turning it as done with traditional knobs. The all-metal...
    March 28, 2014
    Cosentino Dekton
    Cosentino's Dekton is made by particle sintering technology that accelerates metamorphism of glass, porcelain, and natural quartz. The inorganic raw materials are exposed to high...
    March 28, 2014
    Eastman Heat Mirror Insulating Glass
    With a center-of-glass thermal performance up to R-20 (U-value down to 0.05), Heat Mirror Insulating Glass prevents heat loss and gain without adding weight to windows. Each window...
    March 28, 2014
    Fypon Woodgrain Structural Column
    Fypon’s polyurethane structural column is stained to look like real wood. The 9-foot column has a molded in cap and loose base to allow for height adjustments. Fypon’s Woodgrain...
    March 28, 2014
    GE 30 kW Standby Generator
    A commercial-grade residential product, GE’s 30 kW liquid cooled standby generator is powered by a 16 valve, 1.6 liter, inline 4 engine that runs on natural gas or liquid propane...
    March 28, 2014
    Fomo Handi-Flow Channel Fill
    Fomo's Handi-Flow Channel Fill features high flow technology. The pour-in-place polyurethane foam reaches a R-7.2 per inch aged rating with minimal fill points. It does not settle...
    March 28, 2014
    Heat And Glo
    Heat & Glo's Mezzo Series gas fireplaces are controllable via smartphone app, allowing users to change settings from virtually anywhere. Fireplaces come in 36-, 48- and 60...
    March 28, 2014
    Blanco Culina
    The Blanco Culina Mini boasts a smaller profile than the Culina faucet, while maintaining performance. The unique closed coil and magnetic holder offer a sleek, tangle-free faucet...
    March 28, 2014
    Homax Pro Grade Popcorn Ceiling Texture
    This Homax aerosol ceiling texture repairs commercial and residential popcorn ceilings quickly and easily. The texture delivers an invisible repair and a professional match up...
    March 28, 2014
    Integrity Wood-Ultrex Insert Double Hung Window
    Combining pultruded fiberglass, wood interiors and flexible fitting, Integrity's Wood-Ultrex is a frame-in-frame design built in 1/64-inch increments for appropriate sizing up...
    March 28, 2014
    Behr Deckover
    An exterior coating for wood and concrete, Behr’s Deckover is 100 percent acrylic resin fused with ceramic microspheres. The mildew-resistant coating is appropriate for decks,...
    March 28, 2014
    Generac PowerPact
    PowerPact by Generac is a 7 kW automatic home backup generator with a compact footprint. The generator features a galvanneal steel enclosure and meets the National Fire Protection...
    March 28, 2014
    Häfele Loox LED Cabinetry Lighting
    Häfele's Loox line is available in a variety of light intensities and color temperatures; each driver and light is marked with symbols and color for 12V, 24V and 350mA systems...
    March 28, 2014
    Leviton 4-Port USB Charger
    Leviton’s new product has four vertical USB ports and 4.2 amps charging capacity. It uses a microprocessor and smart chip technology to optimize charging, and fits standard wallboxes...
    March 28, 2014
    Marvin 90-Degree Corner Window
    A mostly-glass window with a 2 11/16-inch mulling, Marvin's 90-Degree Corner Window maximizes daylight and provides a panoramic view. It can be used independently or with other...
    March 28, 2014
    Nichiha Sierra Premium Shake
    Nichiha’s upgraded fiber cement siding features enhanced aesthetics, finishes and performance. Deep grooves and keyways mimic the look and feel of authentic wood shake. This upgrade...
    March 28, 2014
    Owens Corning ResidentialComplete Wall System
    Owens Corning's Energy-efficient ResidentialComplete includes air, water, and vapor barriers, minimizes thermal bridging and can save homeowners about 25 percent on heating and...
    March 28, 2014
    Panasonic WhisperValue
    Panasonic's WhisperValue and WhisperValue-Lite are Energy Star ventilation fans with a 3 3/8-inch housing depth for a 2-inch by 4-inch joist cavity or stud wall. They use an L...
    March 28, 2014
    Rinnai E50C Condensing Combi Boiler
    Built for up to 1.5 bath residences, Rinnai's E50C boiler can save households on their monthly energy bills with a 95.6 percent AFUE. The combi boiler requires no primary secondary...
    March 28, 2014
    Warmboard Total Warmth System
    This radiant heating solution by Warmboard integrates Warmsource, a technology with tubing, manifolds and a water heater. Designed for spaces less than 3,000-sf, the product allows...
    March 28, 2014
    Therma-Tru Pulse Echo Door
    A mahogany-grained fiberglass design and Echo option for doors and sidelites expand the family of Therma-Tru Pulse doors. Available in 6-feet-8-inch and 8-foot heights, the Pulse...
    March 28, 2014
    Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Wall SB
    Simpson Strong-Tie’s Strong-Wall SB shearwall can be used for applications including standard, portal, two-story stacked, balloon-framing, and rake-wall. It is field-trimmable...
    March 28, 2014
    Ply Gem Roofing Shingles
    Nearly 100 percent recycled natural slate materials comprise Ply Gem’s shingles with deep shadow lines and chiseled edges. This roofing product is light-weight and designed to...
    March 28, 2014
    General Shale's Endurance
    RS4 stands for Real Strong, Real Safe, Real Sustainable, Real Smart to characterize General Shale’s oversized, energy-efficient construction material. Built to bear high loads...
    March 28, 2014
    Kohler’s July lavatory faucet collection
    Kohler’s new July lavatory faucet collection has a sleek design with a single-handle lever control. Ceramic disc valves and all-metal body with a long-lasting finish aim to maintain...
    March 28, 2014
    Moen's Kinzel kitchen faucet
    Moen’s new Kinzel kitchen faucet is a pull-out faucet with the company’s Reflex system that offers self-retraction of the spray wand as well as a large range of motion, generous...
    March 28, 2014
    InSinkErator 3N1 Tap
    InSinkErator’s new 3N1 model of the All-in-One tap combines a contemporary mixer tap with an instant hot water dispenser to provide unfiltered cold and hot water, or filtered,...
    March 28, 2014
    Watermark Zen Collection
    The Zen Collection from Watermark Designs has quartz handles from Stone Forest and slightly irregular-shaped rocks handpicked from the Great Lakes in Michigan. Each handle is ...
    March 28, 2014
    Danze Cape Anne Collection
    Danze has added the Cape Anne Collection to its bathroom lineup. The smaller scale makes it ideal for powder room settings or modest-sized master bathrooms, while several product...
    March 28, 2014
    Kallista Per Se Basin faucet set
    Kallista’s new Per Se collection for the bath has squared, geometric forms softened by the gentle rounding of corners. The basin set and single control have a 1.5-gpm laminar ...
    March 28, 2014
    Hansgrohe’s Metris Widespread faucet
    Hansgrohe’s Metris Widespread faucet is a new three-hole model in the Metris faucet collection. The modern, timeless design boasts soft-edged shapes conceived by the company’s...
    March 28, 2014
    Brizo Solna
    Brizo has added a pull-out faucet to its Solna collection, designed specifically for compact spaces where high-arc models may not fit. The single-hold, single-handle model is ...
    March 28, 2014
    The Delta Talbott
    Delta has added its Touch2O Technology to lavatory faucets. The Talbott and Lahara bath collections can now be turned on and off by touching anywhere on the spout or handle with...
    March 28, 2014