My day typically starts with a hot shower and yes, I tend to take long showers. That means I need my shampoo, conditioner, soap and more in the shower but where? Sadly most builders don't bother put a shower shelf in because it's an added cost and prone to problems tiling around the shelf. Just …
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How New Building Materials are Evolving
Every year builders, remodelers, interior designers and manufacturers of building products gather in the US to learn about new building materials and products. This year the International Building Show (IBS) was held in Orlando, Florida. Attendance was lower than normal due to the pandemic ... so …
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New Building Products 2022
Do you ever wonder where new building products come from? There's an enormous home building industry that gathers each year. Small startup companies along with established brands, showcase their new products to builders, remodelers and interior designers who can use these products. It's the …
Cement Board: What It Is & When to Use
Cement board is the most common building material used under tile installed on floors, walls, countertops and backsplashes. It's purpose is to support the tile which needs a level surface to avoid cracking. That's why this material is also called backer board or cement backer board. You'll …
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Orange Peel Texture On Your Walls?
Chances are if your walls aren't smooth, they have an orange peel texture on them. Not long ago smooth walls were standard but there are benefits to adding texture to walls and ceilings. Most textured finishes eliminate the skill needed to create a perfectly smooth surface saving builders time and …
How the Pandemic is Affecting Housing Prices
Now that we've survived the first six months of the pandemic, life is resuming ... in new ways. We're able to control some changes like where we buy groceries and when/where to eat out. Other things we can't control like housing prices affected by steep rises in key building materials like lumber, …
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