This New Tech Turns Any Countertop into a Wireless Charger
FreePower for Countertop has swept awards for its innovation—and the company claims installing it is "as straightforward as cutting a sink"
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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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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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21 kitchen and bath product innovations from KBIS 2012
The annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show took place this week in Chicago, and HousingZone editors were there en masse to cover the latest trends and innovations in kitchen and bath design. Here are 21 product innovations (not ranked in any particular order) that caught our eye. Look for more K/BIS product introductions in the coming days.
Whirlpool Ice Collection Kitchen Suites
This new streamlined collection of kitchen appliances from Whirlpool includes refrigerators, wall ovens, ranges, and dishwashers.
Lean Design Blog: A quick kitchen idea - the 'upholstered' pantry
With Costco, Sam's Club and all the other "buy in bulk" stores out there today pantries are becoming larger and larger. Builders are finding it…
6 trends and tips for bathroom remodeling in 2012
Bathroom remodels offer a chance to make a big impact without breaking the bank
Stone Forest Rustique Farmhouse Sink Cabinet
These new models from The Furniture Guild are ideal for small rooms, such as bathrooms or utility rooms, that see a lot of use.
Tekura Morphosys Stainless Steel Panels
Tekura now offers these magnetic stainless steel panels to complement its line of bathtubs.
Broan Evolution Series Range Hoods
The QP4 marks the latest iteration of Broan’s Evolution series of range hoods.
American Standard Ciencia
These shower wall and base systems can simply be glued on top of existing tile, concrete or sheetrock.
Sorting countertop fact from fiction
Help your clients bring clarity to choosing a countertop material
Fireclay Tile Crush recycled glass tile
The new Crush line of recycled glass tile from Fireclay Tile requires only one-fourth the energy of traditional cast glass tile to make.