Professional concrete coatings from Quikrete feature a light semi-transparent base and a dark semi-transparent accent to enhance the appearance of walkways, pool decks, sidewalks...

WhisperGreen LED Energy Star-rated fans/lights from Panasonic Eco Solutions provide spot and whole house ventilation. The 12-watt LED light engine with a one-watt LED night-light...

Progressive Foam Technologies introduced two collections of siding insulation: the Fullback FC Premium Series and H2O Premium Series. Fullback FC is insulation for fiber cement...

The LP SmartSide CarraraFinishes System consists of a stucco finish applied directly to LP SmartSide panel siding. The panel substrate is a smooth, square-edge panel siding that...

The Energy Star-certified LoProfile fan from Broan-NuTone is designed for retrofit applications and multi-family new construction. It can be installed between 2x4’s and includes...

SimpliFire electric fireplaces from Hearth & Home Technologies provide ease, flexibility, and comfort. The 36-in., built-in model has shallow framing dimensions, a textured masonry...

At 24 feet wide and 10 feet high, this newest entry in Kolbe's Ultra Series can hold up to six 48 x 120-in. door panels that can stack or pocket. The door can also be manufactured...

This system combines the full complement of Owens Corning roofing components and layers into one collection for maximum roof performance and durability. Components include hip...

Latitudes Wave is the latest entry in Universal Consumer Products’ Latitudes wood composite decking line, which offers the features of other Latitudes products at a lower price...

Bilco's window well system is comprised of single interlocking modules that can be installed and stacked to accommodate virtually any foundation depth. Each unit is constructed...

Two smart thermostats from Honeywell can be controlled remotely from a mobile device with the Total Connect Comfort app, available through iTunes or Google Play. Prestige IAQ ...

The ElephanTrunk receptacle by Architectural Mailboxes helps ensure that no packages are missed or go missing and includes the ability to receive multiple parcels. A partition...

Trex has expanded the offerings in its line of pergola kits, adding nine new colors and an assortment of fiberglass columns to reflect a range of architectural styles. The new...

Ingersoll Rand simplifies security for owners of one or more multi-family properties with this cloud-based platform for remote credential management of common areas and resident...

Sheetrock UltraLight Panels from USG Corporation are now ICC Evaluation Services compliant for installation on ceilings, with the long edges parallel to the framing. The ½-inch...

Thermory wood decking is a thermally modified hardwood product made from sustainably harvested American ash. Thermal modification gives the decking the same resistance to rot ...

MTI added two freestanding bathtubs to its Designer Series. The Olivia 2 is constructed using the brand’s Sculpted Finish process and the result is a spacious, seamless tub. The...

Shurtape introduces the FloorMate temporary low-adhesion flooring tape to perform with water-based finishes on wood floors. It can also be used on other hard flooring surfaces...

Featuring integrated photovoltaic panels, the Apollo II solar roofing system from CertainTeed combines greater energy efficiency and improved aesthetics with easier wiring installation...

Perlick’s new line of 24-inch dual-zone refrigerated units are all UL-rated for outdoor use. The freezer/refrigerator is the first of its kind to be rated for outdoor use and ...

Hufcor has partnered with Monarch Glass Wall Systems to introduce the Monarch by Hufcor line of movable exterior glass wall systems and sliding doors. Featuring thermally insulated...

The new Energy Star-qualified high-efficiency condensing power direct vent water heater from Rheem is the first in the industry to employ high-efficiency condensing technology...

Our PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s best Marketers. This month we asked, “Is the market in 2013 meeting your expectations and projections?” Indications...

With cutting boards, colanders, a drain rack, and stainless bowls, the Galley is both a sink and a functional workstation. Kitchen accessories slide above and below each other...

Echoing the symmetrical architectural aesthetic of Art Deco with stepped features referencing the silhouette of the Chrysler building, the concealed Style Moderne shower trim ...

The Heat & Glo REVO Series of fireplaces is the thinnest AFUE-rated fireplace series on the market. Perfect for a bathroom, the slender fireplaces uses Direct Vent technology,...

The KWC SAROS range of single-lever kitchen faucets delivers functionality and styling that fits in with contemporary and traditional spaces. The faucets feature clean lines, ...

Remodelers, are you ready for more work? The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University recently unveiled the report, “The U.S. Housing Stock: Ready for Renewal...

A number of factors must be considered when it comes to helping a client choose the correct siding for their home. From an aesthetic or architectural standpoint, there’s a wide...

Cooking, cleanup, and other kitchen activities can generate moisture, odors, grease, and even smoke. Uncontrolled, these potential air pollutants can lead to both air quality ...

When Stephanie Bryant began discussing a potential kitchen renovation with the Freemans in late 2010, the residential designer worked from a distinct advantage: familiarity. Bryant...

Remodeling projects involving kitchens and baths are experiencing steady growth as homeowners continue to reinvest in their properties. According to a recent Professional Remodeler...

Trends in kitchen and baths typically last for several years; however, the cycle for some trends may be shortening. Outside of paint and accessory colors, there are no defined...

Once the purview of science fiction, silly cartoons, and fantastic World’s Fair “House of Tomorrow” exhibits, smart home technology is becoming an ever-more-prevalent reality ...

Every time I speak to a remodeler, a chiropractor, a graphic designer, it doesn’t make any difference what kind of a business it is, we begin the conversation about problems: ...

Are you thinking of buying something for your business? Have you bought something that sounded great but is on the bookshelf not being used now? Think about the last time you ...

Over the past five to seven years, most remodeling businesses have moved from an abundant flow of leads to a scarcity. This is due in large part to the economy, which has led ...