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Remodeling Spending To Tick Up Through Mid-2025
The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity report says things will trend up after a modest downturn
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Curbio Joins NAR As New Member Benefits Partner
National Association of Realtors members receive access to the Curbio home improvement platform
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NAHB Announces Action Plan for Housing Affordability
Six of the proposed 10 action items are important to residential remodelers
Home Improvement
Re-Bath Expands its Reach with New Franchise
The company signs a deal with brothers who are first-time franchisees
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Roofing standards have improved to offer more extreme weather resilience
Most homeowners are not aware of improvements made to roofing standards in recent years. Methods of installing roofs have boosted the structure’s ability to withstand extreme weather.
“I see dead people” + 3 other common sensibilities
M. Night Shyamalan, the director of The 6th Sense, was opposed to including what has become one of the most memorable movie lines of all-time “I see…
Ideas for making small spaces live large
Seattle architect Ross Chapin has been designing and writing about small homes for 30 years. Examples of Chapin’s work can be found in various parts…
Micro-fluency: Sí se puede!
Working at my second office yesterday (Starbucks), two latino twenty-somethings and their language choices caught my attention. They were jumping…
Construction spending rebounds in February
Construction spending rebounded in February with gains from depressed January levels in residential, private nonresidential, and public investment, according to an analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data.
Construction employment climbs in 35 states in early 2013
Jobs were added in 29 states and D.C. during the past year; however, federal cuts might reduce gains.
Moen Delaney and Haysfield Faucets
Moen has expanded its MotionSense hands-free technology to Delaney and Haysfield, its newest stainless steel offerings.
Kohler Sensate Touchless Faucet
Thanks to Kohler’s Response technology, the Sensate touchless faucet activates in 20 milliseconds via the underside sensor.
Gerber Viper Compact Elongated High-Efficiency Toilet
Perfect for smaller bathrooms, this compact, elongated model is the latest in Gerber’s Viper line of high-efficiency toilets.
Delta In2ition Showers
Delta has added its H20kinetic technology to its newest line of In2ition showers, which feature both a showerhead and detachable, handheld shower in one unit.