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The momentum propelling the surging remodeling industry is not expected to significantly slow down anytime soon, according to remodeling professionals who submitted their 2013...
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When the owner of this mid-century residence in Salisbury, Md., decided to embark on a renovation of her antiquated kitchen, she immediately contacted an acquaintance she knew...
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A large number of Americans are living in their homes longer. Similar to how aging-in-place design has affected remodeling projects inside the home, homeowners are seeking a high...
This new addition to Leviton’s line of USB charger devices features two vertical USB ports with 3.6 amps of charging power and two 15- or 20-amp/125V tamper-resistant receptacles...
This portable compressor from DeWalt measures just 14 inches wide and weighs only 36 pounds. The 2.5-gallon tank delivers 3.0 standard cubic feet per minute at 90 pounds per square...
The entire range of this line will include 11 diesel gensets from 35 to 680 kVA and four liquid-propane gensets from 30 kVA to 125 kVA. Highlights include the diesel-powered 45REOZT4...
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Part of Swanson’s Savage line, this new tape measure features a 360-degree rotating tip that can catch rounded edges up to 2 inches in diameter in any direction. The high-visibility...
BlueStar’s newest generation of professional gas ranges, the Platinum Series, features two searing PrimaNova 25,000-BTU burners for maximum, concentrated heat; an interchangeable...
GAF’s new Master Flow Green Machine High-Power Solar Roof Vent provides contractors an environmentally friendly and energy-saving solution. With 750 CFM, the Green Machine can...
Eldorado Stone’s architectural stone veneer now comes in a Mountain Ledge Panel profile that emulates hand-laid and dry-stacked stone. They are precast as a panel system with ...
Robert Mondavi Jr. and Lydia Mondavi have partnered exclusively with Authentic Reclaimed Pine Floors to create this limited edition interior wood floor collection made from Mondavi...
MasterSeal NP 100 by BASF is a hybrid sealant formulated utilizing polymers to give it strong, primerless adhesion to a broad range of substrates. The product’s color retention...
The new formula DAP Dynaflex 230 is a 100-percent waterproof window, door, and trim sealant. It delivers a “Silicone Tough” latex formulation and is flexible to endure expansion...
Liquid Nails Ultra Quik Grip is a premium, high-strength, fast-bonding adhesive that offers a quick initial grip with no bracing required and a minimal need for mechanical fasteners...
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Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP IR Reflective Coating integrates concrete and masonry protection with advanced infrared technology to reflect solar rays back into the atmosphere. The...
Behr Marquee Interior Paint and Primer with One-Coat Color Collection offers 372 colors to help consumers achieve a color they love. The formula is both low VOC and GreenGuard...
Nansulate Coatings non-toxic clear matte finish contributes to insulation properties by increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, resisting moisture and mold, and reducing...
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PPG Architectural launched the reformulated Manor Hall interior super premium latex paint that is resistant to household stains. The 100-percent acrylic latex paints have good...
Red Head’s new Epcon S7 Hybrid Epoxy Adhesive for cracked concrete and seismic applications is engineered for adhering threaded rod and reinforcing bar into concrete. A fast cure...
This expandable polystyrene insulation material from BASF meets ASTM C578 Type I, II, VII, and IX requirements for Rigid Thermal Insulation. The material contains special graphite...
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This weather-resistant barrier from Grace Construction Products is sheet applied and fully adheres to the substrate and around nails for continuous protection against water leakage...
