Perfect for smaller bathrooms, this compact, elongated model is the latest in Gerber’s Viper line of high-efficiency toilets. With a usage of 1.28 gpf, it consumers 20 percent...
Delta has added its H20kinetic technology to its newest line of In2ition showers, which feature both a showerhead and detachable, handheld shower in one unit. The technology consists...
The Florin 4.5-inch five-function showerhead meets strict requirements set by the EPA’s WaterSense program for water efficiency, using 20 percent less water than a standard showerhead...
The new Brizo Hydrati 2|1 shower features a showerhead design with an integrated handshower that can run separately or simultaneously. Both the showerhead and the handshower have...
SafePoint impact-resistant glass is an ideal product for room additions or projects that require full “tearbacks” of siding. The glass package is a smart and efficient upgrade...
This patio door is the only Pella wood line to offer optional triple-pane glass for superior energy efficiency. Available in pine and in 12 prefinished interior wood finishes,...
The Andersen Home Style Library gives homeowners the tools to help them discuss and communicate their vision of home by offering illustrations and descriptions of the most popular...
Simpson has expanded its Nantucket Collection exterior wood doors to include Douglas Fir and Sapele Mahogany, adding to the existing Black Locust and Nootka Cypress options. These...
Hurd Windows and Doors has partnered with Vista Pointe Architectural Systems to offer a wider range of patio door products. Vista Pointe’s multi-panel, bi-fold, and telescoping...
This new clad-wood window meets Energy Star criteria in all four U.S. climate zones without an upgrade to more expensive glass packages in the northern zone. Thermal breaks—insulating...
Lucerna glass features an elegant, updated fleur-de-lis pattern. Available with black nickel or brushed nickel caming options, Lucerna can be ordered in the Classic Mahogany Collection...
Marvin’s factory stain and clean interior finishes involve a multi-step process that takes place before the window or door is assembled, saving homeowners time, trouble, and the...
Ply Gem Windows expands their line of design capabilities with the introduction of 38 new exterior color options for the aluminum-clad Mira Premium Series window and patio door...
ODL has added two new decorative doorglass designs to the nature-inspired Craftsman and traditional Classic collections. Inglenook (pictured), new to the Craftsman line, is a ...
EverSense 2.0 is a home-environment and energy-management platform that features Allure Energy’s patented Proximity Control Technology with privacy protection, as well as streaming...
Axor Starck kitchen faucets feature ceramic cartridges and swivel spouts and come in HighArc, Prep, and Bar iterations. At a height of 17.5 inches, the HighArc faucet offers an...
The Powerstation PRO is an external battery pack that can charge virtually any mobile phone, tablet, or USB-enabled device on-the-go. This impact-resistant product is IP-65 rated...
This new aperture LED boasts 38 input watts that deliver an impressive 2750 lumens. It features 80, 85, and 90 CRI packages and has dimming capabilities with a standard incandescent...
Personalized custom color roofing tiles offer unlimited options for architects, roofers, and homeowners who wish to create unique colors for their polymer DaVinci slate and shake...
This new bio fireplace is equipped with an electronic system to regulate flame size. Sensors automatically turn the device off in case of any irregularities--higher CO2 concentration...
The new Essentials Sliding Door features the EverCore Composite Frame, which unlike wood frames is resistant to rot, mold, and decay. Sunrise Windows has also enhanced this premium...
The compact grade panel, or stratificato, is a high-pressure, self-supporting laminate used for furniture, countertops, backsplashes, gym lockers, toilet partitions, or any laminate...
Werner’s new aluminum attic ladder is five times more energy efficient by reducing drafts, air leakage, and wasted energy from a consumer’s home. Working with Owens Corning, Werner...
LightStar 80 from TerraLUX is the ideal flashlight for jobs in tight spaces and those that require the use of both hands. Made from airplane-grade aluminum, this product features...
This collection provides the look of cedar that’s weathered over time, accomplished through a proprietary process that creates different tonal qualities using a darker shade of...
Easily generating the most buzz among attendees and exhibitors at the 2013 International Builders’ Show (IBS) was the announcement that the National Association of Home Builders...
KWC takes the popular universal design of faucets one step further with the ONO Touch Light Pro. The user can control the volume and temperature of the unit remotely, without ...
The Style Moderne collection of art deco-inspired bathroom fixtures from Samuel Heath is inspired by the architectural style of the 1920s and 1930s. The collection of taps and...
Toto’s new Wyeth Faucet Collection features high-efficiency lavatory faucets, tub fillers, and shower trim. The collection complements traditional, transitional, and contemporary...
A large custom shower provides space for two people. A jetted tub full of hot water gives a stress-relieving water massage. A body shower pulsates with multiple streams of water...
Despite a challenging economic climate, the desire to extend the indoor kitchen to the outdoors has not waned among homeowners. According to data from a 2012 American Society ...
Six numbers? I know what you’re thinking. There is only one number that really matters in your business and that’s your net profit. That may be obvious and very true but it’s ...
Three years ago, owner Bill Leuchten decided his fly-fishing shop had outgrown its existing space and went looking for a new home and presence in Boulder, Colo., to continue its...
The rising cost of green remodeling features and showing the client a return on their green remodeling investment remain the two biggest challenges to selling a sustainable remodeling...
Selling a sustainable remodeling project can be very difficult, especially when the homeowner demands a low-cost and rapid return on their investment. The ability to convey the...
TOM SWARTZ: How would you define energy efficiency in your remodeling business and how does the energy-efficient subject come up with your customers?TIM ELLIS: We bring it up ...
Nominate yourself or someone else as one of the 40 Under 40 stars of the industry. 40 Under 40 nominees may come from any field related to the residential design, construction...
Bill Shaw will serve as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers in 2013. One of Shaw’s main goals for the year is to strengthen the relationship...
After languishing for several years, the U.S. remodeling industry appears to be pulling out of its downturn and a renewal of the nation’s housing stock is underway, according ...
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named 152 regional CotY (Contractor of the Year) winners from the 2013 competition, of which 19 were team members. Judging...
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) have announced an agreement to co-locate the International Builders’ Show (...
Lessons learned and shared Yesterday was one the best days I have had in my 23 years of owning a remodeling company. I want to say thank you to Craig Durosko for making it happen...
The past few years have been excruciating for the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show. However, the falling attendance and exhibitor space that...
A remodeling project presents the perfect opportunity to identify and repair energy and comfort problems within a home. Typically, blower doors, balometers, non-toxic smoke pencils...
In 2012, 35 percent of remodelers reported an increase in demand for remodeling due to energy efficient improvements. With the recent publication of the ICC 700 National Green...
Recently, I sat through a three-day peer group meeting and thought back to more than 10 years ago when I attended my first one. I remember thinking to myself after seeing the ...
Energy-efficient building is a big deal in new construction today. This is happening due to the emergence of building science and an introduction of new products and building ...
We all want to grow and be successful. Most believe this growth is going to come from a business with a great product, service, and team. Leadership skills are more important ...
