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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2003 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Incidents/Injuries: Sea Gull has received two reports of the fixtures shorting out; though there have been no reports of fire or injuries. Consum...
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CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received 12 reports of grinder switches sticking in the "on" position; however, no injuries have been reported.Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service...
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"We are very excited about being able to make the professional roofing contractor's job easier with our Press-Loc Series," said Frank Mills, Perimeter System's general manager. "For example, our new Press-Loc Gravel Stop is so universal that it fits virtually any kind of roof membrane in today's mar...
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December 10, 2002 - Bosch, the world's premier power tool maker, announced it has taken a bold step into the digital age by launching its new Bosch Digital Power Tool? line. Punch List is the first tool in an ambitious line of digital productivity tools that Bosch will roll out to help improve the j...
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October 29, 2002 — In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jason International Inc., of North Little Rock, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 800 Jason AirMasseurTM and Air Whirlpool Baths. A heating element on these baths can fail to shut off, posing a fire ha...
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National Air Duct Cleaners Association breathes life, simplicity into IAQ management The Aircuity IAQ Evaluation System is comprised of a portable air monitoring and sampling unit, a web-based reporting system and an artificial intelligence-based IAQ diagnosis system. NADCA chose Aircuity to help it...
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August 2002 -- Heatilator proudly introduces the Titan, the largest, most impressive direct vent gas fireplace available. The industry-exclusive Intellifire(TM) intermittent pilot electronic ignition system is standard, and the Titan provides up to 60,000 Btu/hour input. From the first manufactured ...
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Taylor, MI (June 19, 2002) ? Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) today announced the acquisition of five leading home improvement products companies with combined annualized 2002 sales of approximately $200 million.
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A bullish, high-profile performance by the public builders positions them to pull away from the pack.The impressive performance of the public builders in 2001, despite the downturn, surprised skeptics and believers alike. NVR, Toll Brothers, and Ryland, for example, bought back a combined total of n...
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In the Hollywood classic ?Arsenic and Old Lace,? Mortimer Brewster?s spinster aunts buried arsenic in their basement in the form of poisoned elderly widowers. After nearly 70 years of treating wood with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) to preserve it against moisture and insects, the pressure-treated...
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Industry's First Recessed Downlight for Fire-Rated Applications Now Available with PRO-OPTIC Technology. Progress Lighting's new PRO-OPTIC Firebox responds to the unique recessed lighting needs of light commercial applications. The new PRO-OPTIC Firebox combines the convenience, the functionality an...
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 55,000 heavy-duty, lightweight circular saws.
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The last time Carl Hagstrom went on a cool tool search, he found 10 tools priced below $100 that we thought could make your work easier. This time, he found four gadgets that each cost $20 or less and show promise for saving time and effort.
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New Geberit pressure assist toilet redefines low consumption plumbing with an extra 6" to 9" of leg room. Unlike floor-mounted pressure assist toilets, Geberit's new design calls for the PF2® engineered pressure vessel and Geberit's proven in-wall carrier system to be installed between the 16&qu...
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Principals of T.M. Cobb Companies and Woodgrain Millwork Purchase CraftMaster Manufacturing, Inc. (CMI), Net CraftMaster Door Designs and MiraTEC Composite Trim Brands"The CraftMaster and MiraTEC brands represent tremendous value and integrity in the building products market," said Jeff Co...
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2002 (AP) - Experts call it the home of the future: wider hallways, nonslip floors, bathroom grab bars and adjustable shower seats -- all for the comfort and convenience, too, of aging baby boomers. "You're not 100 percent impaired but your functioning level has declined," Ginzl...
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The final draft of a comprehensive standard for vacuum-release systems has been delayed past its projected time frame as the ASTM?s subcommittee members continue to debate its content.
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Showing customers how to save on their energy bills can help you keep accounts, and profit from selling and installing aftermarket products.
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Manufacturers, service technicians, and the Department of Energy all have their take on how to make a pool more energy-efficient.
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The pool and spa industry experienced numerous acquisitions and mergers in the past year. Here are just a few.
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In a paper entitled "Free Home Networking--Coming Soon" (available at
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By BUILDER Magazine Staff Installing a home theater? Then you might want to tell your clients about the Sensation by Clark Synthesis (
Making QuickBooks and MS Office builder ready. Most small- to mid-sized builders use QuickBooks Pro for accounting and Microsoft Office for creating and managing documents and spreadsheets.
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Open sesame: Clopay's wood garage doors (design No. 4) richly complement the carriage house design. Each 9-by-8-foot, smooth-paneled cedar door features rectangular windows. Part of the Reserve Collection, the doors come in six designs in a variety of wood, panel, and window combinations. Options in...
Whirlpool's 36-inch range anchors the kitchen. Part of a new generation of Internet-enabled products from Whirlpool, the designer series stainless steel dishwasher with Whisper Quiet Plus sound insulation combines the power of the Internet with functionality, convenience, and a cool contemporary des...
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NAPCO Security Systems provided a fully integrated whole-house security system, including three key pads, smoke alarms, motion and glass break detectors, as well as contact mounts on a dozen doorways.
The broad variety of Sherwin Williams' paint colors is demonstrated in Homelink. The interior walls are Cashmere Premium interior latex paint in both flat and eggshell finishes, and the interior trim is coated with ProClassic Premium semi-gloss paint. SuperPaint exterior latex paint in a satin finis...
By removing moisture and pollutants from indoor air, Carrier's energy recovery ventilator has a high-efficiency core and prefilter that cleans outdoor air prior to entering the home. It helps prevent mold problems, at the same time improving air quality. b>"Green" wallboard:
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Homelink could not succeed without the support of its many sponsors, a select group of building product manufactures and suppliers that have contributed to this endeavor.
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AFL-CIO president John Sweeney joined New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City labor representatives to announce a $750 million housing and community investment initiative for New York City.
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Custom home builders, remodeling contractors, architects, developers, planners, kitchen and bath specialists, and other industry professionals are invited to enter custom homes completed after January 1, 1999. Only true custom homes, that is, homes designed and built for a specific client and a spec...
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Striking and streamlined, these window and door product Web sites go beyond the basics.
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M.D.C. Holdings Inc. today announced net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2001 of $47.1 million, or $1.73 per share -- the highest quarterly net income in the company's history.
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Tool makers' Web sites set the stage for finding, maintaining, and purchasing equipment.
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Home tech manufacturers find new and useful ways to present information online.
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this is a test with Robert Sawyer by my desk. going to see if this saves. hopefully it will.
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The favorite exterior product Web sites provide lots of easy-to-find, organized information.
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The favorite interior product manufacturer Web sites keep users coming back for more.
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These favorite kitchen product manufacturer Web sites cater to consumers as well as contractors.
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Britney spears will not purchase anything today.
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top-notch construction product Web sites go beyond the standard specs and search engines.
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Bath product manufacturers fill their Web sites with detailed specs and colorful photos.
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product manufacturers fill their Web sites with detailed specs and colorful photos.
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Product manufacturers fill their Web sites with detailed specs and colorful photos.
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Product manufacturers fill their Web sites with detailed specs and colorful photos. From shiny brass faucets to luxurious acrylic whirlpools, the bath product Web sites offered by many manufacturers are loaded with marketing hype and pretty pictures.
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The favorite exterior product Web sites provide lots of easy-to-find, organized information.
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GIG HARBOR, Wash. (Hanley-Wood News Service) ? Headed for the International Builders? Show this year? Don?t forget to stop by the Structural Insulated Panel Association?s ?SIPA Village.? Designed by architect Bill Chaleff, who specializes in custom SIP home designs, the Structural Insulated Panel As...
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The C.A.R. Online Web site will feature live Webcasts with real estate industry leaders, moderated chat sessions, nearly 800 Realtor products for sale in an online product mall and access to affiliate program vendors.
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Video Home ToursRendered Tours
Virtual tours would make a great addition to any builder's Web site. In fact, offering virtual tours at your sales office or on your Web site can reduce the number of plans you need to build models for and boost the sales of un-modeled floor plans.
Medieval meets early American Prairie in this compact forest home. A custom home nestled deep in the woods of the central Midwest, where one can just imagine the king holding court in the central hall while old Henry revels in peaceful views of a forest-framed pond. Realizing that a small home in th...
Online call tracking service helps builders target their advertising."As business gets tougher, every lead becomes more valuable," says Fred Wright. He says his mission is "saving lost opportunities," and he has managed to sign up 25 home builders, including familiar names like Forecast Homes, Greys...
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One-third of U.S. dial-up Internet subscribers want to upgrade to broadband service in the next 12 months, according to Parks Associates' latest consumer study, "Bundled Services & Residential Gateways." Additionally, 28 percent of broadband subscribers intend to purchase home networking solutions i...
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Centex Homes names new CEO.
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Voice recorders, digital cameras, modems, keyboards--even cell phones--are among the plethora of accessories that broaden the uses of palm operating system (OS) devices. The Handspring palm OS device incorporates a springboard, a molded port designed to accept these accessories, says Kim Medlin of E...
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By Carolyn Weber In an effort to revive inner- and edge-city parishes, Cardinal Adam J. Maida, Archbishop of Detroit, is on a crusade to stop sprawl in his region.
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commit $10 million to help Sept. 11th victims.
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On August 8, outside the NAHB headquarters in Washington, six protesters rallied against NAHB staffer, Ken Ford. According to the protesters, Ford squandered Pacifica's funds and encouraged the sale of public stations to private, commercial radio networks. In response, Jerry Howard, executive vice p...
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Reserve semi-custom garage doors are available in six designs, in three wood choices and three window styles. The wood panels are offered in cedar, redwood, or hemlock. Windows are available in rectangular, square, or arched styles. The hemlock doors can be painted, and each door can be stained befo...
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daily business life is marked by innumerable successes and failures.
Wheeling and dealing on home prices is back as housing market softens."If the recession drags on longer than the two quarters most economists now foresee, we will see innovative incentives throughout the price categories of housing," to keep inventory moving, says NAHB chief economist David Seiders....
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By Daniel Walker Guido Facing a mandate from investors to shutter money-losing operations, real estate research and consulting firm The Meyers Group is closing seven offices in high-growth metropolitan areas. The cuts were mandated by one of the firm's financial backers, either Amstar Capital of Den...
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Tally of builder and homeowner inquiries shows that both groups have become keenly interested in learning about mold.
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WeatherGuard Plus insulated steel garage doors are 2-inches thick and feature a pinch-resistance door design. Insulated with CFC-free polystyrene, each door has an R-value of 8.34 and can be specified with or without DecraGlass-tempered decorative glass. Doors are available in short, long, and flush...
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Housing starts are stronger than anticipated; stocks rebound.
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After some consideration, Osso says price is the major factor that forces many builders to settle for low-end garage doors. "Garage door safety has been a big issue," says Mike Martin, advertising director for Salt Lake Citybased Martin Door Manufacturing.
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According to the manufacturer, the Plantation collection of custom wood garage doors is manufactured by skilled wood craftsmen. The collection is also available in five basic pre-designed selections, while custom designs may be specified. Each door comes standard with black powder, coated hardware, ...
Creating a place of safety in any home can be as low-cost and low-tech as using rolls of plastic sheeting and duct tape to temporarily seal a room. Jennifer Grover, spokesperson for the Portland Cement Association, says many people in places like Oklahoma where tornadoes often threaten are building ...
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By Carolyn Weber First came the Metro, retail, restaurants, and the MCI center, now the residential component is completing the equation in a formerly down-and-out part of Northwest Washington. AvalonBay Communities' $50 million Gallery Place project will house 203 upscale apartments and 8,600 squar...
- The NAHB meets with Interior Secretary Gale Norton to discuss implementation of the Endangered Species Act.
- Prominent housing economists meet to discuss the post 9/11 economy.
- The NAHB's Home Builders Care Victims' Relief Fund receives more than $9 million in contributions.
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The company's Copper doors feature Series II insulation, glossy black powder, coated hardware, and a 99.9 percent copper finish. In addition to adding aesthetic appeal, copper is practical because it won't rust. Each door is furnished with the company's Finger Shield system, which is designed to pre...
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By Daniel Walker GuidoIn a move that could slam other home builders, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) has filed a lawsuit against The Forecast Group, a Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.­ based home builder, alleging infringement of Microsoft software programs. When that effort proved unsuccessful, B...
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The Carriage collection of wood garage doors combines the look of swinging carriage house doors with the convenience of a sectional door design, the maker says. All panels, rails, and stiles are made of kiln-dried hemlock or fir. The doors also feature heavy-duty hardware and solid frames with no fi...
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the economy slowing, home builders must sharpen their pencils to protect profits.
the President: Smart Growing?
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Attend the BUILDER Marketing Conference and learn how to target profitable niche markets and brand your products and services. Get the information you need to succeed in an increasingly diverse marketplace. June 2 - 4, 2002
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HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa., (Hanley-Wood News Service) - Toll Brothers, Inc., (NYSE: TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today reported its ninth consecutive year of record earnings, its tenth consecutive year of record revenues and its eleventh consecutive year of record contracts for i...
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WASHINGTON (Inman News Features) - The National Association of Realtors announced today it is closing the Realtors Housing Relief Fund that provided housing assistance to 1223 families in 11 states and Washington, D.C., in the aftermath of the Sept.11 terrorist attacks. The association raised and di...
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RED BANK, N.J., (Hanley-Wood News Service) - Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder, reported its fourth consecutive year of record revenues and earnings and the highest revenues and profits in its 42-year history for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001. These ear...
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(Inman News Features) - Freddie Mac economist says financial market volatility affecting rates Friday, December 07, 2001 Inman News Features Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey found interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.84 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ...
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(Inman News Features) - Home sales in the Pacific Northwest numbered 4,920 in November, despite poor weather in the Seattle area and the gloomy national economic outlook, according to a report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Eight of the 13 counties in the MLS report improved on year-ago pr...
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Universal design promotes products and spaces that are accessible to all people. If this sounds difficult to build, think again. Finding such barrier-free products may be easier than you think.
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A recap of I-joists and the I-joist market.
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continues for builders as hopes die that BuildNet would be able to fulfill their needs for business software systems.
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In February, BUILDER blew the cover off our first-ever national Internet-based survey on Generation X. This month, in part two of our three-part series, we zero in on the amazing 44 percent of respondents who are not married.Alone, paired, or alone again, a surprising number of Gen-Xers, aged 25 to ...
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The U.S. Census shows that the population in Southern states is growing faster than in the rest of the country, including the number of more mature Americans. In fact, the U.S. population is older than ever with a median age of 35.3 years. The age increase is a reflection of the number of aging baby...
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Lawsuits triggered by nail gun injuries have attorneys suggesting that tool manufacturers conspire to hide the truth.
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Building-related complaints for calendar year 2000. By Matthew Power