June 2011

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Vroom

H-P Products Vroom

Vroom central vacuum accessory from H-P Products is the solution for everyday cleanups in high-traffic areas, storing up to 24 feet of hose in a 3-inch space-saving box design...
July 8, 2011
Verstex

Versatex Trimboard

Versatex Trimboard has expanded its line of Edge and Center Bead Products to include a thicker nominal 1”x 6” profile. The new thicker profile is available in standard 18-ft. ...
July 8, 2011
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Delta Trinsic faucet collection

The Trinsic collection, which strikes a balance between form and function, offers sleek styles consistent with popular urban and Euro design trends. The collection includes pull...
July 6, 2011
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LG Hausys Viatera quartz surfaces

Viatera by LG Hausys introduces 15 new sophisticated colors to its popular collection of quartz surfaces. These color additions expand their robust palette and were inspired by...
July 6, 2011
Porcher

Porcher Marquee Collection undercounter lavatories

The new Marquee Collection of undercounter lavatories from Porcher is available in three sizes, four shapes and six different surfaces, creating 96 choices in all with the various...
July 6, 2011
Merillat

Merillat Masterpiece cabinets

Merillat has expanded its line of Masterpiece semi-custom cabinetry with new door styles, finishes and hardware. Among the additions is the Masterpiece Garrison transitional door...
July 6, 2011
Sterling Lawson, massage bath

Sterling Lawson Air Massage bath

Sterling’s Lawson Air Massage bath features a design that emulates that of an ergonomic chair, with a gently curving back rest and large, rounded edges that cradle the back and...
July 5, 2011
Centiva

Centiva Cherry Contour Plank flooring

Centiva now features Aged Cherry and Atlantic Cherry in the Contour Plank Series. Aged Cherry (shown) features a linear plank design in a cool gray coloration while Atlantic Cherry...
July 5, 2011
Mapei

Mapei Ultrabond ECO 985

Ultrabond ECO 985 is Mapei’s premium single component, hybrid-polymer-based wood flooring adhesive that is 100 percent solids, isocyante free and easy to clean up. Ultrabond ECO...
July 5, 2011
Arizona

Arizona Tile Nu Travertine

The Nu Travertine Series is a color body porcelain that is produced to emulate travertine stone. Because this material is a porcelain product, minimal maintenance is required,...
July 5, 2011
Mp

MP Global self-adhesive membranes

MP Global Products recently introduced two high performing time- and labor-saving self-adhesive membranes for floor and wall tiling. Made primarily of recycled textile and carpet...
July 5, 2011
Armstrong Duality flooring, fiberglass flooring, vinyl flooring

Armstrong Duality fiberglass vinyl sheet flooring

Created specifically for the home-building market, Armstrong’s Duality fiberglass vinyl sheet flooring combines realistic, three-dimensional visuals with the company’s new ToughGuard...
July 5, 2011
Fxi

FXI Leaf Defier

The Leaf Defier family of gutter filtration products from FXI Building Products Corporation provides the ability to improve stormwater management, enhance building durability ...
July 5, 2011
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Inspire Roofing Products Cedar Shake

Inspire Roofing Products Cedar Shake is available in three colors: New Cedar, Cedar Brown and Weathered Grey. Within each color selection, two or three delicate shade variations...
July 5, 2011
Da Vinci

DaVinci Roofscapes

DaVinci Roofscapes has added eight new color blends to its line of synthetic slate and shake roofing: Chesapeake (pictured), Milano, Cambridge, Sedona, Sabino, Sonora, Canyon ...
July 5, 2011
Owens Corning

Owens Corning Duration Series

The new Owens Corning Duration Series Shingles Designer Colors Collection offers seven colors modeled after those found in life, and are meant to evoke feelings that match their...
July 5, 2011

Quikrete Walk Maker Building Forms

Quikrete Walk Maker Building Forms are reusable plastic molds used for forming concrete pathways and patios. Available in Country Stone, Running Bond Brick, European Block and...
June 27, 2011

Fiberon Pro-Tect

The strong, rigid core of Pro-Tect Decking is encased on three sides in a patent-pending, non-organic surface material that is extremely resistant to staining, fading, scratches...
June 27, 2011

Trex Elevations steel deck framing

Trex Elevations is manufactured of dual-coated, galvanized steel, which offers superior aesthetics, durability, longevity and stability when compared to traditional wood substructures...
June 27, 2011
Accessible Bath

Universal design bathroom remodel hidden in plain view

Paula Silverstein knows what she wants. “I’m either yes or no. There’s no gray area,” she says. That decisiveness drove her selection of Owings Home Services, Eldersburg, Md.,...
June 17, 2011
Exteriore

Using confirmation bias in your marketing

Recently my wife and I embarked on a cross-country trip in a silver Chevrolet 15-passenger van with our six lovely children. On our first night out we stayed at a Holiday Inn ...
June 17, 2011
Certainteed Evernew

Latest decking trends for remodelers

With homeowners looking to make sensible changes to their homes, outdoor living is an easy way to make a big difference. In warm weather people enjoy spending more time outdoors...
June 17, 2011
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Franchise and Dealer Opportunities for Remodelers

ABC Seamless ABC Seamless manufactures steel siding, gutter systems, steel roofing and metal soffit and fascia. The company has been providing franchises since the late 1970s ...
June 17, 2011
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Remodelers expanding businesses with franchises and dealerships

With the housing crash and resulting shift in project types and sizes, many remodelers have been looking to make changes in their business. One popular solution has been adding...
June 17, 2011
The Attributes Of Glass

10 post-recession kitchen and bath design ideas

When homeowners today reach out to remodelers to update tired kitchens and baths, they do so with the expectation that they will get the latest kitchen and bath design ideas. ...
June 17, 2011
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Lead paint challenges continue for remodelers

The rules governing lead paint and renovation continue to evolve, presenting new challenges for remodelers. Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talked to remodelers Bob ...
June 15, 2011
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Using a SWOT analysis to improve your remodeling business

It is often said that your business can only be as good as your weakest link.  The SWOT analysis is a tool you can use to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities...
June 13, 2011
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Mark Richardson's Think Business: Mastering Sales

When a remodeler, designer or builder is asked, “Are you a salesperson?” 90 percent of the time they will not only say “no,” they also may continue by ...
June 8, 2011
Fiber Cement

Research: Exterior projects a steady performer

Remodelers continue to find steady business from exterior remodeling projects as homeowners look to improve curb appeal and lower maintenance. That’s according to the latest Professiona...
June 8, 2011
Lead Paint Remodeling

Lead paint crackdown coming for remodelers

Will the EPA ever really enforce the Residential Lead-Based Paint Regulations? This question has prompted thousands of contractors and sub-contractors to unwisely postpone their...
June 8, 2011