When Drees Homes decided to participate in the 2020 Parade of Homes in Durham, Orange and Chatham (N.C.) Counties, they wanted to make a big impression. What was needed was a “stand out stairway” inside the 3,619-square foot home. The Drees team started where they usually do when needing solid product advice — with their supplier, BMC. That’s how the […]
Perfect for Creating Getaways at Home In 2020, millions of people started to spend more time than ever within their property lines. As the pandemic postponed trips and limited interactions to screens, many U.S. homeowners invested in new decks as a getaway: a comfortable exterior room for household gatherings, a peaceful retreat to focus on personal wellness, an outdoor dining […]
Bellaforté, the most affordable shake product available from DaVinci Roofscapes®, now comes in the three unique colors of the company’s Nature Crafted Collection: Black Oak, Aged Cedar and Mossy Cedar. Available previously on DaVinci Multi-Width and Single-Width Shake composite roofing tiles, the realistic Nature Crafted Collection colors have grown in popularity since their introduction just a few years […]
A Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Building with DuPont™ Corian® By David Hugh Building your own kitchen countertops can be a very gratifying project, as they are often the centerpiece of a home, and make for a heck of a DIY project you can be proud of. I know this because I recently finished my own kitchen countertops using […]
Do-it-yourselfers who want the brilliant finish of an oil-based paint but crave the convenience of a water-based product can have the best of both worlds thanks to Dutch Boy® Paints. With new Platinum® Plus Cabinet, Door & Trim, the Dutch Boy brand invites project enthusiasts to express their style with a simple solution for making homes look amazing. The premium […]
As winter officially settles in and blankets much of the country in cold or harsh weather, the added moisture and freeze-thaw cycles can wreak havoc on outdoor structures. For high moisture climates, composites are the surefire way to eliminate rotting and deterioration. Many now offer easy upkeep, splinter-free comfort and affordable options. One example is MoistureShield composite decking, which provides […]
In the past, attaching an elevated deck patio cover to any structure, required posts mounted through the existing roof. As roofs run different pitches, these labor intensive post mounts have to be customized for each roof. They also require cutting into the existing roof, increasing home-owner and contractor liability with the risk of possible future roof leaks. Non-elevated patio covers […]
MoistureShield®, a division of Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, introduces new Cold Brew, a warm and inviting medium-roast brown with subtle color variegation to its Vision® capped composite decking line. “Vision’s Cold Brew captures the imagination with an on-trend natural color that has the look of a rich, roasted coffee blend,” said Matthew Bruce, VP of Sales, MoistureShield. “The distinctive […]
Get ready to add some new sparkle throughout your home this holiday season. Easy-to-install Haute 2-in-1 Moulding from Ornamental Moulding & Millwork features the choice of stylish gold or silver accents in crown, baseboard and chair rail mouldings. The Haute Moulding Collection makes any room glitter during the holidays and all year round! The elegant mouldings feature a removable pre-finished […]
By Rob Robillard Consistent performance, easy installation and simple climate control—Electric radiant heat warms the home from the floor up. New England mornings can tempt some of the toughest to roll over, turn off the alarm clock and go back to sleep. Getting out of bed and stepping onto a cold wood or tile floor can send chills up your […]
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