April 2017

Sales + Marketing Best Practices

How to Be More Likable When Not Face to Face

Effective phone and email communication make you a more compelling person, even when you’re out of sight

Doors

Multi-Slide Doors | Western Window Systems

The Series 7600 Multi-Slide Door from Western Window Systems offers indoor-outdoor living to homes in a variety of climates across the...

Quality Matters

Wet basements and crawlspaces rank among the most serious construction defects. These grading and backfilling steps will keep foundations dry

Doors

Water Barrier | Simpson Door Co.

Simpson Door Co. has made its WaterBarrier technology available for flush door designs—including those with windows, standard raised...

Kitchen + Bath

Kitchen and Bath Trends For 2017

Streamlined and personalized looks favor practical storage, open layouts, and considerations for aging in place

Doors

Shaker-Style Doors | Therma-Tru

The design of the new Smooth-Star Shaker-style doors draws inspiration from farmhouse, Prairie, and modern architectural styles. The doors,...

Home Technology

2017 Show Village: A Showcase for Innovation

Professional Builder’s Show Village homes offered ideas for Millennials and Boomers and kitchens and baths, plus easy-to-use smart home technology

Doors

Garage Doors | Haas Door

Powder-coated wood-grain finishes are now available on the 360 Series residential aluminum garage doors from Haas Door. The 14 contemporary...

Doors

Door Glass | ODL

ODL has introduced four new minimalistic designs to its Destination line of glass for entry doors. Crosswalk (shown) has a modern aesthetic...

Builders

What’s Next For WOTUS?

An extensive review of the “Waters of the United States” definition may change the stormwater and wetlands permitting processes

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December