January 2017

Business Management

Identifying and Closing the Customer Satisfaction Gap

Realize that customers are your reason for being, and rely on them for trustworthy feedback

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Flooring

Grout | Bostik

Rapid curing allows Hydroment Vivid from Bostik to be ready for foot traffic in just 4 hours. The premium-grade, cement-based grout has...

Bath

Faucets | MCN Faucets

The Nature Cross Collection of bathroom faucets from MCN European Enterprises offers an industrial look that melds modern and retro designs....

Appliances

Refrigerator | Liebherr

The CS 1360 cabinet-depth refrigerator-freezer tower from Liebherr is just 24 inches wide, making it a great option for compact kitchens....

Locksets

Handleset | Kwikset

The new San Clemente handleset from Kwikset is sleek and modern, with clean lines and a low-profile design. An adjustable screw allows for...

Decking + Railings

Decking | Royal Building Products

Zuri Grooved Boards from Royal Building Products combine the look of hardwood with the durability and low maintenance of PVC. The grooved...

Sales

Trulia Report Predicts 2017 Housing Market Trends

“Housing in 2017: Discouraged Democrats, Revived Republicans, and Middling Millennials” delves into Millennial homeownership, rising mortgage rates, and the markets to watch this year

Appliances

Wine Cooler | Vinotemp

The Designer Series 300 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler (DS-300) from Vinotemp is only 30 inches wide but holds and chills up to 300 bottles of...

Government + Policy

Opportunity arises from an unusual election

Political affiliations aside, NAHB Chairman Ed Brady writes that the association will communicate with Congress and push hard for legislation that will benefit the entire nation

Appliances

Oven | Gaggenau

To honor both the company’s 333rd birthday and the 30th year of the EB 388 oven, Gaggenau will introduce the EB 333 oven in April. Measuring...

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

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features