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Pro's Picks: A Quick Install Composite Stone
This pro completed a high volume facelift project months ahead of schedule
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Pella's New Debut Promises Faster, One-Person Window Installs
The window manufacturer promises 3.15x faster installation with its Steady Set system
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Marvin Releases Switchable Privacy Glass Window
The privacy glass windows can be purchased from Marvin's Direct Glaze windows
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Innovative Products: Window Shades That Create Natural Light
Wait, shouldn't window shades keep light out?
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Design Trends to Watch in 2024
To peer into the crystal ball of home design trends, look no further than current events. Today’s housing market, economic conditions, and post-…
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Color of the Year 2024 Announced by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams has selected a light blue, Upward SW 6239, as its 2024 Color of the Year. The hue symbolizes relaxation and peace, two emotions that…
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Michael Valente Swims in His Own Direction
When Renovation Sells went into its second year of business, it exploded—figuratively. The company’s CEO, Michael Valente, chalks it up to doing…Exterior Products
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Moen 90° Collection
Moen answers the need for sleek, modern styling in the bath with the 90° collection. Featuring a minimalist design, the suite offers geometric, 90-…
Rheem gas-fired water heaters
Rheem Water Heating has developed a damper design on select residential gas-fired models, enabling them to achieve an energy factor (EF) from 0.67 to…
Green Glue Noiseproofing Sealant
With any residential or commercial structure, noise transmission from cracks in floors, walls and ceilings is one of the most persistent challenges.…
People You Should Know: Michael Luzier
NAHB Research Center is helping remodelers and builders find ways to incorporate smart practices
Remodelers Exchange: Positioning for the expiration of energy retrofit tax credits
Professional Remodeler's Tom Swartz talks to remodelers Howard Chermak and Tom Panek about how the credits have helped their businesses and how they are positioning their companies for a post-credit market.
NSF International announces new standards for green products
NSF International announced last week at the Greenbuild show in Chicago that it has developed a Sustainable Product Assurance program to help increase consumer confidence in “green” products. The program will include the development of national standards and procedures to verify a product’s environmental or social claims.
Drywall prices expected to rise in early December
Major U.S. drywall produces plan to raise prices by up to 25 percent in the next month, according to a report by The Philadelphia Inquirer. USG Corp. announced the price increase Nov. 3., followed by similar price increase announcements from CertainTeed Corp., National Gypsum Co., Lafarge, and Temple-Inland Inc.
Allied Building Products Viroc
Allied Building Products is now offering integrally colored Viroc cement bonded particle boards in white and black in addition to the standard gray…
Oasis by Bellavita Tile
Oasis by Bellavita Tile combines frosted glass with natural marble. Oasis is available in one multi-size strip pattern and six versatile colorways:…
Hastings Tile & Bath Chelsea H125 Faucet
Cast from lead-free brass, the low-flow Chelsea H125 is available in multiple finishes. Designed with a flush stream shaper aerator that tilts, it…