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Homeowners replace windows for many reasons. In most cases, the decision hinges on energy efficiency and appearance. Manufacturers offer a broad selection of replacement windows.

Lead carpenters and other job-site workers probably would rattle off any number of power tools when asked to name the ones they would be most reluctant to give up, but the people in the office have their favorites, too.

The shape of the Bermuda Whirlpool tub is designed for a deep soak, and the offset optional seat provides a place to sit for sponge bathing or shaving.

Accent tiles to complement the Uniclic glueless laminate flooring system are available in 15 patterns.

The Standard rail style of vinyl sliding patio door has narrow stiles and a slim frame for a contemporary look and a maximized viewing area.

French sliding doors combine the elegance of a French door with the space-saving ease of a sliding door — important when existing home space is limited.

Designed for installation with nail guns, the Cobra Ridge Vent comes with 13/4-inch coil nails.

Warm colors and earthy textures highlight the Snowdonia ceramic floor tile line.

The Premier hinged patio door’s multipoint locking feature comes standard.

Light up a room with tube lighting inserted within fixed-panel units of acrylic blocks.

The Astracast MSA222 double-bowl kitchen is virtually stain-, burn- and scratch-resistant, the company says.

BarrierFloor HP High Performance Flooring resists delamination and requires no sanding because of moisture absorption during the construction process, the company says.

An 8-foot-tall version of the four-panel, square-topped CraftMaster Coventry smooth door design can help create a custom look in great rooms, foyers and other rooms remodeled with high ceilings.

The look of custom millwork at affordable prices to match a homeowner’s budget is the concept behind this line of classic beadboard and raised-panel wainscoting.

Above-counter glass basins are offered in an array of colors. Crafted of artisan-made glass, the basins allow remodeling homeowners to add the look of custom styling to bathrooms and powder rooms, the company says.

The Artek entry door series features high-definition door panels made of nontextured fiberglass.

The Urban Exotics collection of premium hardwood flooring is a five-ply, half-inch engineered collection in three species: pecan, cherry and walnut.

The Maxim casement hardware system in the ProFinish vinyl casement window features an integral T-mull.

Tongue-and-groove planks and 226 planks are composite plank products that capture the look of real wood without painting or staining, the company says.

The Architectural Combination Casement vinyl window features an integral mull design that allows the circle top and casement to be manufactured as one complete window.

Designed especially for luxury homes and upscale remodelings, the Legacy Series hinged and patio door systems are offered with French and swinging patio doors.

The Mystique collection of high-pressure laminate has 10 patterns designed to resemble solid surface material.