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Tapco Integrated Tool Systems, 50th Anniversary Brake, 101 best new products
on August 02,2011 in Product Review

Tapco Integrated Tool Systems released its 50th Anniversary Brake, which includes several improvements to the original design.

NapaWrap Coastal, Propex, house wrap, tear-free guarantee, 101 best new products
on August 01,2011 in Product Review

Designed specifically for coastal and severe weather regions, NapaWrap Coastal house wrap from Propex offers a “tear free” guarantee.

CertainTeed, SilentFX acoustic gypsum board, 101 best new products
on August 01,2011 in Product Review

CertainTeed’s SilentFX acoustic gypsum board consists of Green Glue viscoelastic, noise-reducing polymer sandwiched between two Type X fire-resistant gypsum boards.

CertainTeed, AirRenew, gypsum board, 101 best new products, reduces vocs
on August 01,2011 in Product Review

CertainTeed’sAirRenew significantly reduces, for up to 75 years, harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that circulate indoors.

National Gypsum, XP Ready Mix Joint Compound, Dust-Tech, 101 best new products
on August 01,2011 in Product Review

National Gypsum’s ProForm brand XP Ready Mix Joint Compound with Dust-Tech is an all-purpose, low-dust joint treatment with enhanced mold resistance.

Wall Bed expansion, Wellborn Cabinet, 101 Best New Products
on July 23,2011 in Product Review

The Wall Bed expansion from Wellborn Cabinet is designed to maximize floor space without sacrificing quality and design options.

KILZ Pro-x, Behr, 101 Best New Products
on July 23,2011 in Product Review

Masterchem Industries’ KILZ Pro-X Interior Latex Paint line provides the superior hide capability that the KILZ brand is known for along with the coverage, durability, and performance of a...

psychology of color, Paint Quality Institute, color trends, paint trends, creati
on July 19,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Whether it’s the soothing effect of blues and greens or the uplifting nature of yellows and oranges, paint color plays a vital role in creating the right mood in a room. Debbie Zimmer, color expert...
Behr paint, Behr ColorSmart, ColorSmart iPhone app, ColorSmart Android app
on July 19,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Behr's ColorSmart paint-color selection tool is now available as a mobile app for the iPhone and Android-supported devices. With the tap of a finger, contractors can photo-match to any Behr color,...
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USG, drywall, lightweight drywall, walls and ceilings, interior construction
on June 30,2011 in Product Review

The lightest ½-inch gypsum wallboard panel available (1.2 to 1.4 lbs./sf), Sheetrock UltraLight Panels from USG are up to 30 percent lighter than traditional gypsum panels.

on June 27,2011 in Product Review
on June 27,2011 in Product Review
on June 27,2011 in Product Review
on June 17,2011 in Feature

Composite decking offers some advantages, but wood is still the most common choice