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  • Builder Confidence Improves in May

    The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index improved to 44 in May, reflecting improvement in all three index components of current sales conditions, sales expectations and traffic of prospective buyers.

    News • May 16th, 2013

  • Houzz Doubles Amount of Pro Categories

    Houzz offers nearly 60 professional categories on its platform to serve a wider range of professionals and help homeowners find the right pro for their needs.

    News • May 16th, 2013

  • Work Spaces of QR: The Headquarters Office

    Assistant editor Kacey Larsen shares her experience working in the company headquarters in the fourth of a five-part series about the work spaces of the QR staff.

    Blog • May 16th, 2013

  • NyloDeck

    NyloDeck by Nyloboard is made from recycled carpet fiber and VOC-free bonding resins and has UV protection. It does not require predrilling and is mold-, termite- and fungus-resistant. Board lengths can be manufactured up to 24 ft. in length that...

    Product • May 15th, 2013

  • Change orders, deadlines April 2013

    At some point in a remodeling project, change orders begin to affect the completion deadline

    Video • May 15th, 2013

  • Work Spaces of QR: The Home Office

    Managing editor Laurie Banyay shares her experience working in a home office in the third of a five-part series about the work spaces of the QR staff.

    Blog • May 15th, 2013

  • Canyon Family Cabinet Components

    The Canyon Family, a collection of three American-inspired materials from Northern Contours, join the company's Impressions line of textured cabinet components. Kings Canyon, Grand Canyon and Royal Canyon are available in both color-matched melamine...

    Product • May 14th, 2013

  • Near Historic Highs for Nationwide Housing Affordability, According to HOI

    NAHB/Wells Fargo report 73.7 percent of new and existing homes sold in the first quarter of 2013 were affordable to U.S. families earning the median income.

    News • May 14th, 2013

  • AAMA Releases Courses On Fenestration Codes and Energy

    Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released education courses on code requirements, energy efficiency and thermal performance, as well as skylights and daylighting, as part of the association’s...

    News • May 14th, 2013

  • Work Spaces of QR: The Windowed Cube

    Executive editor Ken Betz shares his experience working in a windowed-cube in the second of a five-part series about the work spaces of the QR staff.

    Blog • May 14th, 2013

  • Drinking Water System

    The Pentair Everpure PBS-400 provides filtered water at the prep sink, pot filler and wet bar. The highly engineered submicron design rids water of unwanted lead, particulate and chemical impurities, and provides a fast, convenient water flow, notes...

    Product • May 13th, 2013

  • Bathroom Suite

    The Brentwood Suite from Mansfield Plumbing Products is the newest addition to company's line of bathroom suites. Detailed beveled edges, scalloped corners and clean flat surfaces are seen in all of the suite’s fixtures, which includes a soaking...

    Product • May 13th, 2013

  • Porcelain Tile

    Designed by Italian architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni, Tidewater (shown) and Lath from Ann Sacks utilize up to 25-percent recycled materials within the tiles’ porcelain composition. Tidewater imparts a striae effect designed to be similar to...

    Product • May 13th, 2013

  • Backsplash Storage System

    The Linero kitchen backsplash storage system from Hafele allows the user to customize storage along the wall space of the kitchen backsplash. The storage railing systems, which feature a matte nickel finish, provide visible and accessible storage at...

    Product • May 13th, 2013

  • Geo Cabinet Knob Collection

    R. Christensen has introduced the Spectrum Series’ Geo Collection of decorative Knobs. Inspired by river rocks found in nature, the six-piece Geo Collection reflects the organic feel of elements found in nature paired with modern design styles. The...

    Product • May 13th, 2013