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Gord Cooke on the myths of sealing and ventilation

The challenge is to transition from a project-driven business model to a relationship-driven business model

Remodelers are losing projects to uncertified contractors under the higher costs of LRRP rules, survey says

A 1920s Portland home is brought up to modern kitchen standards

Bondera PRO eliminates the need for mortar, mastic and thin set, and repels water and resists cracking.

BR-111’s new Zinfandel Tigerwood flooring takes traditional Tigerwood engineered wood flooring and, using a light scraping technique, adds a luxurious French bleed.

The performance of the Eco-Downlight is equal to a 50-watt lamp using only 16 watts.

Danze now offers its line of faucets and tub/shower products with a Tumbled Bronze finish

E-Z Gutter has broadened its gutter guard product offering with the introduction of new E-Z Gutter Control

Johnson Hardware has expanded the design options with its Series 2610 Wall-Mount Hardware with a bronze option

Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation has improved its BaySide metal siding panel product line with new tooling and seven new color options, featuring an embossed wood grain look.

The Traverse LED provides 20 percent more light than similar offerings, and has an efficacy of 51 lumens per watt.

Trex Enhance has a three-sided shell that protects against staining, fading and mold.

Viega’s new Poly PEX Press system for joining cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing includes the company’s Smart Connect feature