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    Perennial Wood decking and flooring is real wood made to endure. A proprietary process called TruLast technology permanently modifies the wood, providing a physical barrier that...
    Feb. 26, 2013
    This new collection includes two long-lasting colors, Brown Oak and Silver Maple. Earthwood Evolutions is the industry’s only fully capped deck plank that features HydroLock technology...
    Feb. 26, 2013
    Low-maintenance Restoration Millwork cellular PVC column wraps simply slide around existing posts and one side swings closed, sealing shut with PVC adhesive on two corners for...
    Feb. 22, 2013
    Zip-UP Ceiling provides a quick, easy way to finish ceilings in basements and other residential spaces with open ceilings, while saving headroom and maintaining accessibility ...
    Feb. 20, 2013
    This new collection of decorative screens showcases popular Gothic patterns carved into wood panels encased in solid hardwood frames. Four Redi-Screen products complete this latest...
    Feb. 20, 2013
    The Trim-Tex Shower Bead is designed to quickly and easily finish drywall terminating at shower/bath enclosures. This new product eliminates the mess and requires less drywall...
    Feb. 20, 2013
    The Energy Policy Act of 1992 established a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gpm for residential showerheads manufactured, sold, and installed in the United States. As a result, many ...
    Feb. 19, 2013
    Native Trails has expanded the range of its hand-hammered products with the Milano and Divinity mirrors. Milano, now available in Antique and Tempered finishes, features a frame...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    Complying with accessibility standards for children and adults, the Murro lavatory sink is a universal design product with barrier-free operation and includes EverClean antimicrobial...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    Magic Corner II is a pullout cabinet storage unit designed for use with hinged doors. The corner Lazy Susan requires a minimum door opening of 20.5” and additional clearance for...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    The new two-piece wall-outlet Riose toilet is the perfect choice where a bottom outlet is not readily available. A gravity-only Hyperion Flushing System makes the Riose EPA WaterSense...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    Due to the number and variety of cooking appliances today, multiple cooking stations can be designed within one kitchen. Depending on a client’s habits, preferences, and needs...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    Located in a quiet neighborhood in East Millcreek, Utah, a 60-year-old ranch/rambler home was recently transformed into an updated, energy-efficient craftsman-style modern home...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    A desire for a flexible living space for year-round entertaining led the owners of the 2,800-square-foot Southwest contemporary, Spanish pueblo revival style home in the High ...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    The majority of homeowners who are investing in exterior remodeling projects desire an updated exterior appearance to enhance their home’s curb appeal in addition to an exterior...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    There is no better way to increase your firm’s bottom line than through a combination of repeat business from existing clients and building a strong list referral candidates. ...
    Feb. 18, 2013
    In the remodeling industry, lowering costs, increasing efficiency, and improving client satisfaction usually top the list of company goals. By incorporating a “virtual showroom...
    Feb. 15, 2013
    TOM SWARTZ: When do you not take a project and why?PAUL ELDRENKAMP: “To me, there are three main reasons not to take a job. One is if it’s clear there’s just going to be no way...
    Feb. 15, 2013
    The year was 1991. I was a custom home builder looking for ideas to heighten my awareness of energy-efficient designs and separate myself from the competition, so I attended the...
    Feb. 15, 2013
    Last month I started sharing some of the lessons I learned from the last 25 years of owning a remodeling business. If you missed it, you can find it at housingzone.com/January...
    Feb. 15, 2013
    Confidence. Such a simple word but also a word that might have more to do with your success or failure than any other. Confidence can affect individuals, markets, and an entire...
    Feb. 15, 2013
    Robust spending on home improvement in the second half of 2012 suggests the remodeling recovery is already underway, and annual homeowner improvement spending should see accelerating...
    Feb. 15, 2013
    The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced the election of its 2013 executive board, which will preside over the trade group’s 50th anniversary this year.
    Feb. 15, 2013
    The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) fourth-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse data of current and future remodeling business conditions has experienced...
    Feb. 15, 2013
    To a remodeling contractor, saying “no” to a potential client could possibly be the best decision you make for your company. A few years ago, I was talking to a number of decorative...
    Feb. 15, 2013