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Wellborn Cabinet’s Access Base Wastebasket can be opened with either a pull of the handle or a push of a finger.
Moen’s new Twist handheld shower allows users to quickly adjust between four spray settings with a simple twist of the showerhead.
Danze's air-injection showerheads improve performance and the shower experience.
Great for kitchens, bonus rooms, man caves, and other recreational spaces where a sink is desired, Delta’s new Fuse Kitchen Collection integrates a splash of color with a contemporary faucet style...
Danver Stainless Steel Cabinetry is now offering the Evo Flattop Grill as the newest addition to the company’s one-stop shop for outdoor kitchens.
The SmartCab storage system from Häfele America Co. is designed to maximize use of narrow cabinet areas in the kitchen.
These battery-operated shades from Lutron can be adjusted manually via remote control or programmed to different settings.
To meet growing demand for linear shower drains, Tile Redi has introduced the Redi Trench shower pan, a leak-proof system with a molded-in trench in any location.
ROHL’s new line of Stainless Steel and Stainless Copper Sinks are constructed of high-grade stainless steel, providing a commercial-grade sink system that offers a design aesthetic fit for a show...
Moen’s MotionSense kitchen faucet features two motion sensors that allow homeowners to activate the faucet with a wave of the hand in one of the two sensing zones.
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem introduces a new certified green insulated siding system.
Ply Gem Windows’ new Mira Premium Series Bi-Parting aluminum-clad wood door offers a four-panel option that is ideal for wide-open expanses and architectural character in custom home designs.
The LP SmartSide CarraraFinishes System consists of a stucco finish applied directly to LP SmartSide panel siding.
PPG Industries has developed a coating for glass shower applications that greatly reduces corrosion caused by heat and humidity.
CertainTeed’s new asphalt roofing shingle, Landmark Pro, offers more weathering asphalt for added protection compared to entry-level Landmark shingles.
Marvin Windows and Doors has added a host of features to its Ultimate Outswing French Door line for improved aesthetics and performance.
Pella recently introduced the industry's first storm door with blinds between the glass, offering privacy and light control without the maintenance and hassle of exterior shading approaches.
Therma-Tru's Fiber-Classic Mahogany 3-Panel Style Door was developed to meet consumer demand for fiberglass doors in hardwood grains with ¾-glass options.
Masonite now offers its six-panel Hollister and Craftsman fiberglass entry doors in fir-grain texture, in addition to mahogany and oak.
Kolbe offers a host of universal design options and features for its window and door products, including motorized operators, lever handles, handicap sills, and sill ramp kits (pictured).
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Industry News
May 16, 2012
A 0.7 percent increase in median home prices in 146 metropolitan areas in April brought them to their highest point in almost a year, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors.
May 16, 2012
Housing starts in April were nearly 30 percent higher than the year before, with 717,000 new homes beginning construction (seasonally adjusted annual rate), according to data released today by the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and...
May 15, 2012
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading in the previous month to reach a level of 29 on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today.
May 15, 2012
BuildFax Remodeling Index shows double-digit gains from 2011
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