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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
Business
Curbio Joins NAR As New Member Benefits Partner
National Association of Realtors members receive access to the Curbio home improvement platform
NAHB
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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NKBA appoints Bill Darcy as new CEO
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced the promotion of Bill Darcy to CEO.
BuildFax Remodeling Index: Activity climbs 13 percent in January
Residential remodels authorized by building permits in the United States in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2,998,000, according to the latest release of the BuildFax Remodeling Index (BFRI).
CertainTeed unveils PitchPerfect selling system for iPad
CertainTeed is providing its siding, fence, railing and decking contractors with its PitchPerfect In-Home Selling System that is designed for use on an iPad.
NARI supports amendments to EPA lead paint rule
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) voiced its support for Sen. James Inhofe, ranking member on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, for introducing S.2148, the Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2012.
Sento by Graff
Graff premieres the Sento collection designed by the Italian team of Angeletti Ruzza Design
Danze Tumbled Bronze finish
Danze now offers its line of faucets and tub/shower products with a Tumbled Bronze finish
5 keys to marketing remodeling design awards
In November 2011, Palatine, Ill.-based remodeler Patrick A. Finn and his company, Patrick A. Finn Ltd., earned seven Key Awards from his local HBA. It was a nice result for the first-time entrant, but the question quickly became how to make the most of those awards.
President Obama offers lower mortgage fees in latest housing plan
Up to 3 million homeowners could save on mortgages under administration plan
Viega Poly PEX Press
Viega’s new Poly PEX Press system for joining cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing includes the company’s Smart Connect feature
Senate Republicans introduce bill to restore lead paint opt-out
Bill would amend Toxic Substance Control Act for renovations in pre-1978 homes