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  • Overview March 2013

    Kitchens & Baths Top Industry Trends for 2013 Gray color schemes in both kitchens and baths have witnessed a dramatic escalation since 2010, particularly over the past year, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s annual...

    Article • February 21st, 2013

  • Nationwide Housing Affordability Increases at Year-End 2012

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2013 — Exceptionally low interest rates helped ensure a slight gain in nationwide housing affordability amid relatively stable house prices in the final quarter of 2012, according to the National Association of Home...

    News • February 21st, 2013

  • Education and Certification Each Valuable

    The majority of remodelers value education, according to a Qualified Remodeler reader poll, but smaller numbers have made the commitment to become certified under programs offered by the major industry associations, correctly emphasizing that...

    Article • February 21st, 2013

  • Asher Raphael

    Asher Raphael is the Chief Strategy Officer of Power Home Remodeling Group, the nation’s sixth largest home remodeling company with more than 1,200 employees and $170 million in annual sales. Power provides energy-saving and environmentally friendly...

    Contact • February 20th, 2013

  • 2013 Spring Predictions: What Remodeling Projects Will Be Most Popular With Homeowners?

    Next month marks the start of the spring season, a time when many homeowners across the country will dig out of the winter weather with a renewed interest in refreshing and remodeling their homes.

    Blog • February 20th, 2013

  • ASLA Survey Identifies Top Outdoor Living Trends

    American homeowners increasingly are drawn to adding outdoor rooms for entertaining and recreation on their properties.

    News • February 19th, 2013

  • NAHB Study Reveals What Home Buyers Really Want

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2013 — The housing downturn of the last few years affected not only the number of new homes that are built each year, but also the characteristics, features and size of the ones that do get built.  Builders and other industry...

    News • February 19th, 2013

  • NARI Survey Shows Growth and Stability

    Des Plaines, Ill. — February 18, 2013 — Members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) continue to lead the industry in terms of sales, production and employees, according to results of the 2012 NARI Member Profile Study...

    News • February 19th, 2013

  • Builder Confidence Virtually Unchanged in February

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2013 — Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes was virtually unchanged in February with a one-point decline to 46 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index...

    News • February 19th, 2013

  • Pro Expo Events, Presented by Pella

    THE PRO EXPO brings local professionals together to network, share ideas, attend educational seminars and learn about the latest products. Dates and locations listed below. For more information, visit TheProExpo.com .   April 8 The Pro Expo...

    Article • February 19th, 2013

  • NAHB Remodeler of the Month: John Mondloch

    John Mondloch of St. Cloud, Minn., is NAHB Remodeler of the month for March 2013

    Article • February 19th, 2013

  • 2013 Qualified Remodeler Top 500 Deadline Extended

    The deadline for  Qualified Remodeler ’s 2013 Top 500 list, the longest ongoing recognition program in the remodeling industry, has been extended until June 11, 2013.   The application for  is  available online at...

    News • February 19th, 2013

  • 16-Gauge Angled Li-ion Cordless Finish Nailing System

    Paslode’s 16-Gauge Angled Li-ion Cordless Finish Nailing System, at just 4.5 pounds, reaches tough corners and tight spaces while minimizing fatigue. This lightweight system also eliminates compressor noise, hose management and clutter. Featuring a...

    Product • February 15th, 2013

  • Peer Profile

    Ciro Giamona President, Harrell Remodeling Mountain View, Calif. Year founded: 1985 Number of team members: 41 Years at company: 16 Years in remodeling: 24 Industry involvement: Remodelers Advantage, NARI Certified Remodeler, Certified...

    Article • February 15th, 2013

  • Perimetric Hood

    The Perimetric hood from Jenn-Air is designed to remove cooking smoke, steam and odors by pulling air through thin channels located on the perimeter of a glass-finished panel. The hood features a high-gloss, angled glass panel, framed by stainless...

    Product • February 14th, 2013