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Programs like Energy Star, LEED, and Passivhaus are taking complex engineering and building science and converting it into marketing bites and energy scores.

Every so often, when a number of positive changes occur right on top of each other, it makes sense to communicate them directly to you, our readers.

Two apps gaining traction and now being used by many remodelers are Houzz for creating design ideas and Pinterest.

Our PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s best marketers. This month we asked about their No. 1 marketing tactic or strategy. Here are the top three responses.

The newest additions to Andersen’s A-Series of windows and patio doors feature Stormwatch protection for homes in coastal areas.

Twelve pulls and four knobs are available in this decorative hardware collection from Berenson.

High torque and high impact are key with Bosch’s line of Impact Tough screw driving bits, sockets and hole saws.

A full outdoor kitchen is possible with this stainless steel cabinetry from Danver, starting with base units from 12 to 48 inches wide and wall cabinets from 12 to 42 inches high.

This insulated siding product reduces energy loss in the home due to thermal bridging.

Suited for cutting, grinding, and sanding, the W2000 from Metabo sports a three-position side handle for easy vertical or horizontal cuts while keeping a firm grip.

This exterior door system consists of two perforated, sliding, powder-coated aluminum panels that allow users to have total control over light and privacy levels in the home.

This compact Spiral Saw from RotoZip improves visibility and accuracy via a built-in dust collection system that minimizes airborne debris while venting dust away from the operator.

These Energy Star-qualified fiberglass doors are available as a solid, opaque unit or with 3/4-rectangle or 3/4-oval lites.