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The Majestic Dates Back to Ancient Greece and Rome and Is Popular Today

Jun 20, 2013

The majestic, elegant tradition of crown molding dates back to ancient Greece and Rome and is more popular than ever today. The challenge for carpenters, builders, cabinet and furniture makers, woodworkers and DIYers has always been the ...

Tags: Crown Molding, Construction&Decoration

Housing Starts Rose 6.8% to a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 914,000 Units in May

Jun 19, 2013

Nationwide housing starts rose 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000 units in May due primarily to increased production on the multifamily side, according to newly released data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. ...

Tags: Housing, May

NSF Sustainability Has Verified an EPD for a Broad Variety

Jun 19, 2013

NSF Sustainability, a division of global independent public health organization NSF International, has verified an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a broad variety of nylon carpet styles and colors manufactured by Mannington ...

Tags: NSF Sustainability, Carpet Tiles, EDP

Stego Industries Announced Monday The Re-Launch of Its Web Site

Jun 18, 2013

Stego Industries announced Monday the re-launch of its web site, stegoindustries.com. The newly-redesigned site showcases Stego's dominant line of concrete vapor barriers and retarders along with its growing list of installation ...

Tags: Stego, Web Site

New Glass Technologies Drive Technological Advances in a Timely Manner

Jun 17, 2013

Glass or window and door pundits who have hoped for a Moore’s Law like effect to hit our industry and consistently drive technological advances in a timely manner may finally be in luck. Oh, we may not realize the speed or intensity ...

Tags: Glass Technologies, Energy Savings

How to Chose Countertop Materials

Jun 17, 2013

When shopping for kitchen appliances you'll see a dizzying array of choices, from basic models to ones loaded with features. But your countertops might outlast your appliances by years, maybe decades, making this decision one you'll live ...

Tags: Countertop Materials, Kitchen Appliances

Builder Confidence in The Market Hit a Significant Milestone in June

Jun 17, 2013

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes hit a significant milestone in June, surging eight points to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released ...

Tags: Builder Confidence, June

NSF Sustainability Has Verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)

Jun 14, 2013

NSF Sustainability, a division of global independent public health organization NSF International, has verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for J+J Flooring Group’s Kinetex flooring product and Invision brand modular ...

Tags: J+J Flooring, NSF Sustainability, Environmental Product

Manufacturers and Suppliers Stepped up Plans for Exhibit Spaces for The New Design

Jun 13, 2013

Gearing up for the return of a healthy home building and remodeling market, manufacturers and suppliers have stepped up plans for exhibit spaces for the new Design and Construction Week, when the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the ...

Tags: Construction, New Products

With Southeast's Housing Industry Enjoying a Recovery, 35th SEBC Experiences a Resurgence

Jun 13, 2013

With the Southeast's housing industry enjoying a strong recovery – including 18 improving markets in Florida according to a national index – the 35th annual Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is experiencing a resurgence as ...

Tags: Construction, Decoration

The New Midtown Hardwood Collection Lets You Achieve a Stunning Hardwood Style

Jun 13, 2013

Nothing says luxury like a beautiful hardwood floor. The new Midtown hardwood collection by Armstrong lets you achieve a stunning hardwood style without the cost implications or performance limitations. One of America’s “Top ...

Tags: Midtown Hardwood, Top Builder

Prosight Specialty Insurance Launched Builders Reporting Policy Program to Provide CF

Jun 8, 2013

ProSight Specialty Insurance, a global insurance group in the construction industry, has launched builders reporting policy (BRP) program, aimed to provide additional cash flow for residential and commercial contractors with a low deposit ...

Tags: Service, Insurance

The Number of U.S. Housing Markets on The Mend Rose by Five to a Total of 263 in June

Jun 7, 2013

The number of U.S. housing markets on the mend rose by five to a total of 263 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released recently. The list includes entrants from ...

Tags: Housing Markets, IMI

The Paper Cup Is One of The Most Common Containers We Encounter Every Day

Jun 6, 2013

The paper cup is one of the most common containers we encounter every day. Yet, as with many of the seemingly simple packages we routinely use, the best forming machines to make paper cups and paperboard canisters use advanced ...

Tags: Packaging, Printing

New-Home Production and Remodeling Contribute Billions of Dollars to The Nation's Economy

Jun 6, 2013

New-home production and remodeling contribute billions of dollars to the nation's economy each year, and with the right policies in place housing can serve as a catalyst to boost job and economic growth, the National Association of Home ...

Tags: Builders, Pro-Housing Policies

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