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    Remodeler's Exchange: Energy Retrofits

    This month, the Remodeler’s Exchange focuses on the advantages a company can gain in the marketplace by offering customers energy retrofits for their homes. Professional Remodeler...
    Feb. 26, 2014
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    Research: Exterior Trends, Curb Appealing

    For the fifth consecutive year, homeowners are investing more in their existing homes to replace the failing exterior, and improve curb appeal while also reducing their maintenance...
    Feb. 26, 2014
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    Project Spotlight: Preserve & Progress

    Searching for a home to refurbish, the clients identified this house in Bloomfield Village, Mich., as a possibility and—based on referral—sought out Mosher Dolan, a building firm...
    Feb. 26, 2014
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    Dave Yoho: Winning at Home Shows

    So it’s home show season again and, if you’re like many companies, you’re wondering if this year will be better than past years for gathering leads. How will you get people to...
    Feb. 26, 2014
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    K&B Design: Resource Conservation Using Natural Energies

    The cost of energy derived from fossil fuels has gone up and down over the past 40 years. While many social and economic factors affect the design and size of homes, the cost ...
    Feb. 26, 2014
    Trex Transcend In Tiki Torch 3

    Product Trends: Outdoor Spaces, In With the New

    Outdoor living is no longer a new concept. Homeowners are choosing to create outdoor spaces that complement the inside of their homes now more than ever.In 2013, residential decking...
    Feb. 26, 2014
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    PRIME: Company Culture

    Our PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s top professionals. This month we asked, “How important is company culture to your business?” Sharing success...
    Feb. 26, 2014
    Duravit

    Duravit Sound System

    Duravit built this wireless audio system directly into its LED mirrored cabinet ranges, preserving a clean aesthetic. The high-quality audio is specifically tailored to deal with...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Icera Black Muse C 6190 W 2

    ICERA Black Toilets

    This high-gloss black finish gives ICERA toilets a bold, contemporary look not seen often in the home. All ICERA toilets are WaterSense-compliant with Hyperion flushing technology...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Lenova Ledge Sk110 Faucet

    Lenova Ledge Series

    Three models make up this new series from Lenova: Two 33-inch by 22-inch sinks are offered—one single bowl and one double bowl—plus a 38-inch single-bowl sink. All three varieties...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Antioch Pullout Dh400377

    Antioch Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet

    Organic curves, a graceful handle design, and a 7-inch-high, 9 ¾-inch-long spout defines this new contemporary offering from Danze. Ideal for any main sink or island setting, ...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Ronbow 058348 R12 Sophie P3 Neo Classic

    Ronbow Vanities

    Nine styles have been added to Ronbow’s vanity lineup, ranging from classic, cottage, and traditional to contemporary, minimalist, and modern configurations. Each style features...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    Ridgid 18V Heated Jacket

    Powered by a lithium-ion battery, this heated jacket provides multiple hours of run time across three core heat zones. The pockets are also heated to keep hands warm. Each zone...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    P360 1v1 Final 5x7

    Ryobi 18V ONE+ Narrow Crown Stapler

    This cordless tool features Ryobi’s AirStrike technology, which eliminates the need for noisy compressors, bulky hoses, or expensive gas cartridges. Like other ONE+ tools, the...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    Diablo 5-in. Universal Sanding Discs

    These 12-hole sanding discs by Diablo Tools feature Hook & Lock backing for a one-size-fits-all design; as a result, they are compatible with all 5- and 8-hole sanders. The...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Nuheat 003

    Nuheat Signature Radiant Thermostat

    All thermostat settings on this NuHeat unit can be adjusted via wireless remote access through a smartphone app or a web browser—a first in North America. The unit itself features...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Targa By Cgi

    Targa Windows by CGI

    These vinyl impact windows from CGI are designed to offer long-term durability, protection, and energy efficiency. Targa is available in numerous styles including single-hung,...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    ThinkGlass Outdoor Living Products

    This product line by ThinkGlass is specifically designed for outdoor living applications such as countertops, glass bars, glass coffee tables, and glass patio tables. The fully...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Pyrolave Vermillon

    Pyrolave Vermillion

    Pyrolave glazed lava stone surfaces can withstand high temperatures, acids, and corrosive products after being fired at temperatures greater than 1,800° F. A new glossy color ...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Le Smith Co Cararra Santorine

    L.E. Smith Quick*Form

    The L.E. Smith Company’s Quick*Form program provides consistent backsplashes at a 90-degree angle and rolls tightly bonded for fabrication ease. The slabs are available in six...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    Precision Neolith

    Precision Countertops’ Neolith porcelain slab combines raw materials of natural clays, feldspar, silica, and mineral oxides to make it durable and sustainable. Neolith can be ...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    Formica Granite Patterns

    Formica has added four sweeping exotic granite patterns to its 180fx collection of high-pressure laminates. The new finishes (River Gold in Etchings, Lapidus Brown in Radiance...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Kana Stone (1)

    Kanaflex KanaStone

    New to the U.S. market, KanaStone is a natural stone composite panel manufactured by combining a marble or granite sheet to a proprietary backing panel. This yields a lightweight...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    DuPont Corian

    A new Deep Color technology from DuPont Surfaces delivers greater depth of color and improved durability compared with other Corian colors. Four introductions include Deep Anthracite...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Dekton By Consentino Danae Worktop

    Dekton by Cosentino

    Dekton by Cosentino is a new, ultra-compact surface for both interior and exterior design. The company’s Particle Sintering Technology reduces the fabrication process to four ...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    Wilsonart Spring Carnival

    Wilsonart has added Spring Carnival to its HD High Definition Laminate Collection. The new color is white chocolate and creamy brown accented with grey tones, meant to look and...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    Caesarstone Classico Collection

    Inspired by natural marble, Caesarstone’s five newest additions to the Classico collection all have a unique blend of earthy tones and delicately infused veins. Design introductions...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    Carlisle Wide Plank Floors for Consumers

    Carlisle’s two newest collections, Oyster Bay and Sunapee Lake, are the the company’s latest luxury flooring options. Oyster Bay is offered as solid or engineered wood, fashioned...
    Feb. 24, 2014
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    South Mountain Exotic Flooring

    South Mountain Hardwood Flooring has added world-class exotics that are available in both solid and engineered versions. The range includes Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry, shown), Santos...
    Feb. 24, 2014
    Firm Fill

    FIRM-FILL SCM Sound Mats

    Four products make up this line of new Firm-Fill SCM sound-attenuating mats from Hacker Industries—the SCM-125, SCM-250, SCM-400, and SCM-750. Mats range in thickness from 1/8...
    Feb. 24, 2014