Expanding Customization and Elevating Luxury Cabinetry Industry leader WoodHarbor Custom Cabinetry proudly announces the launch of two new elegant door styles, further expanding its extensive
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It’s time to meet the new ProWood. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 10, 2025 – UFP Retail Solutions, one of the nation’s foremost manufacturers and distributors of
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Circulate fresh air and get rid of unwanted moisture. By Rob Robillard Prior to and even during a bathroom remodel, I often have conversations about
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Wood shims are thin, triangular blocks of wood used as spacers to make minor adjustments to the position of two adjacent objects. In window and
Easy installation, superior airflow and weather protection are cornerstones of new ridge vent solution Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK),
EverMatte™ Soft-Touch Finish from Funder by Genesis Wins Coveted “Editor’s Choice 2024” Award from Closets & Organized Storage Funder by Genesis is proud to announce
4” Butyl Tape with Clean Facer Design Provides a More Efficient and Mess-Free Application Deck builders can say goodbye to sticky situations thanks to the
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By Clint Thomas A friend recently called me and asked for some suggestions for a new deck that he was building at his lake house.
IG Railing, the leading brand in frameless glass railing systems revolutionizes outdoor living with privacy and transparency at the touch of a button! IG Railing
Having moved my family into a larger house, one of my first concerns was: How much will my utility bills increase to heat/cool the extra
By Rob Robillard Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People
Deckorators®, a leading brand of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), will return to the PSP/Deck Expo in Dallas November 12-14 with new offerings, adding both
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Keep on rollin’ with a bench tool cabinet.
Leading Building Products Distributor is Now Exclusive with Trex Decking and Railing, with Plans to Expand Trex Footprint into Colorado WINCHESTER, Va., October 14, 2024 – Leading building
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Toledo, OH – Imagine training employees with a Virtual Reality (VR) audio-visual headset that puts them on the job, inside a realistic house, with saws buzzing, hammers
Task Lighting & Power, a Hardware Resources brand, has introduced Neon Flexible Lighting, a 24-volt LED lighting solution for creating elevated lighting designs. Housed in
Baltimore, MD – Bison Innovative Products, in collaboration with DAP Global Inc., expands its outdoor living space offerings with the launch of the Level.Up Adjustable
Technology has affected almost every aspect of the daily life of modern man. This being said, it would seem that some menial tasks have been overlooked, like installing a doorknob.
Top off your Roof By Rob Robillard I love the look of cupolas, and this article will show you how to install a decorative cupola
The addition of skylights adds sunshine to any room.
ENGLEWOOD, CO – Homeowners have enough chores to worry about without being concerned about maintaining the snow retention systems on their roofs. That’s why Rocky
The porosity of a concrete floor can make your basement cold and damp robbing you of valuable living space. Today, floating subfloor systems offer homeowners a way to stifle the cold and construct a warm, pleasant place for a game room, office area or home theatre.
Q: I would like to spruce up my grimy kitchen cabinets, but I don’t have the time to repaint them. Do you have any suggestions
Kick Out the Jambs.. A triple-threat entryway upgrade gives a front door a fresh new look. The first thing someone sees when walking into a
Carpenter bees create small round holes in your outdoor wood structures. Here’s how to fix them. I assume that carpenter bees were named for their
Off-the-shelf woodworking jigs help build this TV cabinet Flat-screen televisions are a great improvement over the old tube-type TVs. Today’s LED and LCD flat-screens are
This alliance combines innovative technologies that will revolutionize the thermally modified wood decking industry DeckWise®, a leading American Made manufacturer of hidden deck fasteners, and
A Year of Growth Culminates in Celebrations and Dedication to the Community (Left to right) Sam Koopman, Outside Sales, Koopman Lumber; Peter Koopman, Lumber and
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Cable and Glass Railing Options Enhance Style and Specification X-ponentially When it comes to deck railings, cable and glass are among the hottest styles with
The preservation of wood is almost as old as wood itself. For centuries, man has tried to preserve lumber or objects made out of wood
When décor, DIY and thrift influencer Tasha Gervais moved into her home she hated the outdated colors of the countertops in both her kitchen and primary bathroom.
Here’s a simple weekend project: My workshop needed a sturdy, flat work surface that I could access from all sides without a wall in my
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By Matt Weber Build a Freestanding Cantilevered Deck Supported by Parallel Beams. Around Alabama, where EHT is headquartered, most decks are connected to the side
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Category Leader Joins Robust Trex Outdoor Living Portfolio Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] is stepping into outdoor living season with a strategic new addition to its
Neolith’s latest low-silica surfaces have landed in the US and are now available across the country. Cappadocia Sunset Cappadocia Sunset evokes the textures, movement and
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Take a look at some smart drywall repair techniques, using site-mixed compound and a little ingenuity.
Five Tips for Homeowners to Protect Their Families During Deck and Water Safety Month Summer weather is around the corner – and as homeowners begin
Video Shows Blow Dryer Used with Resurfacing Kit from Daich Coatings The only “tool” needed to gain a soft, swirling marble surface with the Marble
Reconstruction of the walls and floor can present problems for a major bathroom overhaul. By Rob Robillard Bathrooms are botched more than any other room
By Monte Burch Butcher-block kitchen countertops have traditionally been very popular and these days are often used as companion tops with other materials, such as
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Most of us have experienced the frustration of repeatedly jerking on a lawnmower’s pull cord while the machine just sits there stubbornly refusing to start.
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Cornerstone Building Brands, the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America by sales, is thrilled to unveil its newest brand, Fortify Building Solutions™.
Are you ready to transform your outdoor space with a new deck? A solid foundation begins with a well-built frame. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll
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Pro Tips on Building a Code-Compliant Deck By Rob Robillard There are approximately 40 million decks in the United States, and only half of those
Deckorators®, a leading brand of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), released its annual Outdoor Living Report, featuring insights and commentary from expert contractors on the
Greenworks®, a leader in battery technology, helps homeowners gain energy independence and offset rising energy costs with the new PowerHub Home Energy Storage System. The
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By Dara Greaney, Founder & CEO — LEDLightExpert.com The winter months inspire a lot of changes. Coffee shops add new flavors, stores take on new
This classic mantel features an arched frieze and can be built using basic carpentry skills.
Sliding doors make it easier for everyone to navigate their home. Johnson’s 1500SC Series Soft-Close Pocket Door Frame Kit frees up floor space and offers
A triangular 5-in-1 layout square deserves a place in every toolbox.
Top Knobs Concludes The Coddington Collection with The Coddington, Holden, and Lawrence Suites Top Knobs, the leading manufacturer of decorative kitchen and bath hardware, adds
In Celebration of America Recycles Day, Ripple Glass Partners with Owens Corning to expand Glass Recycling Program in Atlanta Ripple Glass, a company of Strategic
DAP Introduces First 1-Component Broadcast Spray Foam Save energy with this all new 1-Component Foam that sprays like 2-Component foams while air-sealing and insulating DAP,
CAMO® Adds New Universal Deck Clip to Fastener Family with CAMO WEDGE™ National Nail’s CAMO® brand announces the launch of its new CAMO® WEDGE™ and
Gutterglove, a leading manufacturer of the Nation’s Most Trusted Gutter Guards®, is proud to announce that it has surpassed the milestone of protecting more than
Often overlooked but extremely important, soffits bring longevity and comfort to the home.
Robert Frost wrote, “Good fences make good neighbors,” and the Minor family of Birmingham, Alabama, decided to be good neighbors. They selected an ornamental metal
Sakrete Ramps Up DIY Skatepark Building with Local Sponsorships and Thrasher Magazine’s YouTube Series Sakrete, part of Oldcastle APG, ramps up its support of DIY
The classic look of natural rock makes slate an excellent choice for residential floors.
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This article explains 10 common problems related to light frame or residential construction and the corrective steps to help you reduce callbacks and complaints while improving the quality of your light construction work.
DAP’s Spray Texture Line Delivers Maximum Coverage, Seamless Texture Match with Fast Dry Times Wall and ceiling spray texture application has traditionally been a frustrating,
If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to
Although not much thought is initially given to our patio doors, things tend to change quickly as we start noticing that they are one of
Garages can transform into workshops, gyms, or recreational areas with appropriate modifications. This transformation, however, isn’t as simple as moving in your gym equipment or
Long, hot summers and cold, rainy winters can give exterior wood a heavy dose of weather damage. This includes your wood deck, as well as
Neolith was selected for single source, sustainable beauty as part of this exclusive Lake Sheen Project – An unforgettable sheen overlooking the lake Search, and
Water is a leading cause of death for decks. It can lead to mold, mildew, rot, and premature deck failure. And although there is no
Johnson Hardware has been engineering and manufacturing world-class pocket-door hardware for over 65 years. Much of its success is based on the belief that there
Install a new laminate floor with the look of traditional hardwoods.
Pocket doors are a wonderful feature of many homes. They save vital space in smaller rooms, while investing homes with a beautiful aesthetic. However, they
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This year, take pride in beautifying your concrete and masonry surfaces with a little help from the full lineup of Concrete and Masonry Floor Coatings
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WiseBond’s new Epoxy Garage Floor Kit is turning heads because it delivers a full 100% flake broadcast and a durable polyaspartic top coat at an average of just $2.75 per sq. ft. That’s a legit upgrade for anyone wanting a bold, high‑performance garage floor without complexity. The system includes the SkipGrind no‑grind primer, a high‑solids […]
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