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Home Telecommuting: Stop Intrusive Noise!

Whether telecommuting or pursuing education online, increasing numbers of Americans are working from home – even before “stay home” orders were issued to slow the spread of COVID-19. So, it is more important than ever to keep out disruptive, external noise like screeching traffic, blaring vehicle horns, roaring leaf blowers, and barking dogs. This can foster a more productive work environment during the day and a more peaceful one at night when it is time to relax and sleep. As the nation increasingly works from home, we discuss how residential…

NAHB Recognizes Leaders in Residential Construction Safety

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21–The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has named the recipients of the 14th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for their commitment to strong safety programs. The winners were honored today during the NAHB International Builders’ Show at an awards presentation held in the IBS Jobsite Safety Zone. This year’s SAFE program honors the following individuals and companies that have worked to achieve exemplary safety and health programs in the residential construction industry. The 2019 SAFE Award winners are: NAHB Safety Champion…

Longtime NAHB Remodelers Members Dan Bawden and Robert Criner Inducted into National Remodeling Hall of Fame

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22 – The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers inducted Dan Bawden, CAPS, GMB, CGR, CGP, a remodeler from Houston and Robert Criner, CAPS, CGP, GMR, a remodeler from Yorktown, Va., into the National Remodeling Hall of Fame for their contributions to the remodeling industry. Bawden and Criner were recognized at the NAHB Remodelers All-Stars Celebration during the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. “As a member of NAHB and NAHB Remodelers for over 28 years, Dan Bawden has had a profound impact on…

Soundproofing is Essential When Big Construction Projects Escalate Neighborhood Noise

To combat the noise from construction and increased traffic, soundproofing is required to preserve a quiet home/work environment and maintain property values By Del Williams For developers as well as the owners of homes and commercial sites, the trend toward big construction projects can be not only a blessing, but also a curse – if exposure to greater levels of external noise is not effectively handled. Whether for airport expansion, stadium construction, or mixed-use property development, on big construction projects the noise from heavy equipment can disturb neighborhood homes and…

Meet JANET from Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations!

New quirky home remodeling design guru describes how to remodel with less stress & mess Miami, FL– In the historic tradition of quirky comedic commercial spokes personalities, Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations, an International home remodeling franchise company, is launching a new multimedia ad campaign in 2020 to introduce Janet, the new Design Guru, from Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations. The “Janet” character, portrayed by actress Llana Isaacson, is a smart, witty and no-nonsense spokesperson who pops into the home to thwart a potentially bad home remodeling experience. She proceeds…

Renovate America Reaches Agreements Regarding Administration of the HERO Program in California

Favorable Agreements Validate and Formalize Numerous Consumer Protection Measures Company Has Already Proactively Implemented, Setting the Framework for Industry Standards for PACE SAN DIEGO, Aug 9 – Renovate America, the nation’s largest provider of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, today announced it has reached an agreement with six district attorneys and one city attorney representing themselves and the entire State of California to resolve a review initiated in 2015 regarding administration of the company’s proprietary Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program. This agreement is the culmination of a 30-month cooperative effort…

Interiology Design Co. Is a Triple PRISM Award Winner

WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 28, 2019 — On October 24, Interiology Design Co. won three PRISM Awards for their outstanding interior design work. Interiology won Gold in the Best Interior Design of a Private Residence – Bedroom, Silver in the Best Interior Design of a Private Residence – Living Room/Dining Room, and Silver in the Best Bathroom Remodel Between $75,000 and $125,000 categories. This is the fifth year in a row Interiology Design has been a PRISM Award winner. Luxurious Bedroom Retreat-PRISM Gold Award Winner Luxury Waterfront Living-PRISM Silver Award Winner Commenting on the multiple awards, Mark Haddad, President and…

Western Window Systems Creates New Remodeling Division

“Skye Walls” to Focus on Reducing Friction for Homeowners Phoenix, December 17, 2019 – Today, Western Window Systems, part of the PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI) family of brands, announced Skye Walls, a new remodeling division designed to help homeowners reduce the friction associated with indoor-outdoor living remodels. “Western Window Systems introduced architects, builders, and glaziers to several category-defining areas of indoor-outdoor living — custom homes, residential communities, commercial, and multi-family,” says Chet Willis, who heads up the division and is the vice president of production builder sales. “And once again,…

Hausera Unveils Results of First Annual “The Truth about Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations” Survey

The new survey results reveal homeowners’ challenges, sources of inspiration, and style and technology preferences when renovating kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – Nov. 19, 2019 – Hausera, a new kind of online kitchen & bath specialty retailer that is launching this fall, today released the findings of its first annual “The Truth about Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations” survey. With the goal of uncovering facts, trends and challenges about kitchen, bathroom and laundry room renovations, the survey, conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Hausera, found that most homeowners have…

Home Improvement Projects are Worth Cost and Time, Says Realtor® Survey

WASHINGTON – Homeowners who decide to undergo a home improvement project, whether it be interior or exterior modifications, often find that the task was worth the investment and time, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®, with insights from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The 2019 Remodeling Impact Report, an examination of 20 projects, surveyed Realtors®, consumers who have taken on home renovation projects and members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Remodeling Impact: Project – 3 Top Joy Score Project The report examines…