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Make a Lasting First Impression with Enticing Entryways
The front door is one spot that can make a huge statement about the personality of the house and the people who live inside. This roundup of projects shows how innovative entries can make an impact.
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Custom Home Unveils 2010 Kitchen and Bath Design Guide
The just-issued March-April issue Custom Home, a sister publication to ProSales for builders of custom homes, focuses on what's new in kitchen and bath design. "There is a reason why, even in this economy, the show goes on for kitchens and baths," Custom Home writes. "They remain tantalizing objects of desire for most Americans. And they still attract discretionary spending when homeowners feel the need to upgrade. ... Getting these rooms just right is what it’s all about for custom professionals and their hopeful clients. And, as we see ahead, there are many beautiful ways to get to the art of the matter."
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Quartz Countertops Steal the Surfaces Show
Among a sea of carpeting and wood flooring sameness, a collection of products stood out at the Surfaces show in Las Vegas. These offerings do not fit into neat little categories, but here are some of the themes from this year's show that are making a lasting impression: sustainable products, high-performance stains and mortars, and cool but affordable tiles:
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Reflective Roofing Saves Energy, Now Has Improved Looks
Reflective or “cool” roofing materials are capturing the attention of pros and consumers looking to earn points toward green certification, or who just want to reduce a home's overall energy costs. Instead of absorbing the heat that hits the roof, these materials--whether through a light color or through a reflective coating-reflect heat. Additionally, in the past, cool-roofing options were confined to light-colored materials, which many homeowners do not want. However, in recent years, manufacturers developed coatings that allow darker colors to reflect heat.
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Tips for Creating a "Green" Kitchen and Bath
Today, the idea of a “green” bath or kitchen may still seem dubious to some builders, but it really shouldn’t be. Just like any other part of the house, these spaces can be designed using eco-conscious principles—and products.
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Editors' Choice Picks and Hot Finds from IBS
The March-April issue of ProSales includes our annual Editors' Choice picks for the most outstanding products we saw in the past year. We based our selections mainly on our research, plus expert reviews by other Hanley Wood publications. The winners include kitchen cabinets, decking and doors. The issue also contains several pages' worth of hot finds from the International Builders' Show.
Editors' Choice Picks
Hot Finds from IBS
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Discuss Showroom Topics, Get News and Ask Questions on ProSales’ LinkedIn Page
ProSales has set up a website to serve as a home for showroom managers to get ideas on LBM showrooms, read relevant news and discuss concerns with other managers. It’s on LinkedIn, a networking site for business professionals. If you already use it, sign in and search for the “ProSales” group, then ask to join. If you’re not yet using LinkedIn, signing up is easy and free. The ProSales group page will be where we post stories, moderate discussions, and relay queries from fellow LBM managers. But please note: This page is for dealers only. Suppliers, distributors, and public relations folks will be denied entrance. That way, we hope the conversations will be focused and you’ll be able to speak freely.
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 My Showroom
If you want to see what’s special about Brunsell Lumber & Millwork's showroom, look up. The usual acoustic ceiling tile in the space is shadowed by rich wood beams. While the Hartland, Wis., showroom contains an array of products, from windows and doors to kitchen cabinets, it was built mainly to highlight the company's custom millwork and woodwork capabilities. View
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What is it about your showroom that makes it unique? Tell us or share your thoughts on the ProSales' LinkedIn page.
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