Thanks to its compact design, this smooth-action, washerless cartridge pressure balance valve leaves only a small hole in the shower wall, ideal for new construction or retrofitting...
These carriage style garage doors feature 2 inch-thick polyurethane foam sandwiched between two layers of heavy gauge steel, providing enhanced durability and thermal protection...
ODL has redesigned its Severe Weather Doorglass — engineered for hail and hurricane exposure — to improve both function and form. All doors feature a high-strength aluminum frame...
The six-panel, Hollister and Craftsman fiberglass entry doors from Masonite are now available in a fir grain texture, shown to be one of the most popular textures with consumers...
Ideal for multi-door installations, the Model 100RD set can accommodate up to 12 panels; sections are up to 24 in. wide and weigh up to 50 lbs. each. Panels are top-hung on heavy...
Available in Therma-Tru’s Classic-Craft American Style and Canvas collections, these decorative sidelites complement Craftsman style entryways, featuring handcrafted embossments...
Composed of locally sourced, recycled content and finished with VOC-free natural glazes, the Glazed Thin Brick from Fireclay Tile can help interior and exterior projects qualify...
Existing tile or stone surfaces can easily be covered with newer, modern styles with this synthetic resin-based, bond-promoting primer. Surfaces are prepped after a single coat...
These engineered wood flooring panels from Quanex combine a composite base with a solid wood wear layer to use half the typical number of trees. Each panel is a full box length...
Samsung has added four new colors to its line of Radianz Quartz surfaces: Gold Canyon Gray, Midnight Sapphire, Imperial Gray and Gentle Gray. The entire line now features more...
This liquid-applied single component air barrier and continuous insulation adhesive is usable on vertical above grade concrete, concrete masonry units and glass mat gypsum sheathing...
These pneumatic finish nailers join the FinishPro 18Mg brad nailer and SLS 18Mg stapler in Senco’s line of magnesium-body tools. Both new items are suited for finish and trim ...
Offered in three- and four-board open and closed designs with multiple lengths in 17 colors, Ply Gem’s new Board & Batten Shutters can be tailored to fit any architectural style...
These energy-efficient replacement windows and doors from Simonton maximize sunlight while minimizing intrusion from wind and rain. The Lap-Lok Meeting Rail and thick fin seal...
Six new natural wood stains are available for CertainTeed’s WeatherBoards fiber cement siding: Redwood, Mahogany, Maple, Cedar, Emerald and Slate. Each stain features a primer...
Remodelers can transform a dull backyard into an exciting entertainment and play space by designing and installing a new deck. New decking products are easy to install, long-lasting...
In 2006, an industry survey was produced which showed that only 63 percent of companies within the home improvement industry collected leads off their website. Even more telling...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s a video worth? YouTube lets small businesses get the word out about their products and services without having to spend big money...
It’s no secret that our industry is a highly visual one. Photos are infinitely important to demonstrate what can be done to improve the look of a home. So it’s no surprise that...
Facebook is the 800-lb. gorilla when it comes to social marketing. With more than 150 million users in the United States alone, no company can afford to not be present on the ...
Blogging tends to be given short shrift these days as companies focus on the flash of social networks, but they are an integral part of a complete social marketing strategy. Blogs...
With hundreds of millions of Twitter tweets going out everyday, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. And barely a third of tweets are worth reading, Twitter users told researchers...
The new world of social marketing can be very powerful, giving your company the ability to compete with much larger corporations. It also gives consumers unprecedented power to...
Kelly Anderson, General Manager Ironwood Custom Builders, Salt Lake City, Utah Ironwood was started four years ago as a remodeling firm and custom builder, but owners Anderson...
Millions of American homes will be retrofitted in the coming years to increase energy efficiency, install green features and add upgrades. When retrofit activities account for...
The U.S. Department of Commerce has ordered tariffs on solar panels imported from China after an investigation concluded that Chinese companies were selling products below cost...
• Remodeling activity — Permits for residential remodeling projects increased 10 percent in March from 2011. Permits were issued at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2,781,...
Recently my wife and I watched “Kitchen Nightmares.” That is a show where a famous chef visits struggling restaurants on the brink of closing their doors and attempts to turn ...
Let me begin by saying I do not have a crystal ball, nor am I a psychic. I do, however, have a unique perspective. This perspective is based on my experience growing a large remodeling...
Question of the Month: “What steps have you taken to make ‘online conversation’ work on your company’s behalf?”Digital Content MarketingWe’ve been seeing an increasing number ...
