Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, and a leader in high-performance outdoor living products, recently honored its top-performing TrexPro® contractors
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A generator can support crucial appliances and regulate temperature during power blackouts in your home. Owning a generator is a smart move that we highly
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The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show returns February 17–19 to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, bringing the full force of the $235‑billion
By Larry Walton When Robert Lipskoch was drawing the plans for his house, his kids wanted a curved slide from the second to the first
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After 25 years in the same house, the Lannings decided it was time to update their daughter’s childhood bedroom suite. They said farewell to the
ShopSmith USA, which will remain an American-owned brand based in the historic city of Dayton, Ohio, today announced its formation following the successful acquisition of
Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and the leader in composite exterior cladding, has announced the promotion of Michael Phillips to Regional Sales
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Wilsonart receives professional recognition for its cutting-edge and sustainable engineered surface designs Wilsonart, a world-leading innovator of engineered surfaces, continues to solidify its position as
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By Larry Walton, Photos by Brian Monroe How to use manufactured stone to create a beautiful fireplace. There’s no denying that home decor goes through
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ODL, Inc. announced today that its High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Approved Fiberglass Entry Doors have been named a winner of the 2025 Product Innovation
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The refreshed site highlights GreenHouse’s decades of experience in connecting building-product brands with trade and consumer audiences through digital PR, content, and search-driven visibility. GreenHouse
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Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and brand leader in composite cladding, is pleased to announce the addition of Devin Brady as Vice
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by Bob Wells Oh that feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction from fixing your malfunctioning appliance! There’s nothing else quite like it. Here’s the deal: You’ve
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Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has added a new black frame option to its Westlake Royal Windows’ Magnolia™ Collection in response to the increasing
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Maximo Wood® announces its partnership with Dr. Decks (Jason Russell) for the October 8th launch of its new docuseries, Beyond the Deck, premiering on Instagram. The five-episode
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WINDOOR®, part of the MITER Brands portfolio and a manufacturer of luxury specialty products for windows and doors for coastal living, announces the launch of
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Bosch Power Tools announced a series of new products joining its advanced 18V cordless and corded lineup, delivering innovation, power and ergonomic designs for demanding
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The best footing tube base & pier footing tubes available today are made by Bigfoot Systems®. The Bigfoot team has been in the construction business for many years and has developed a variety of Bigfoot products for all your construction needs. Rigid plastic footing forms are alternatives to conventional forming methods for concrete pier […]
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