by laura | Jan 21, 2013 | Business & People News
BehrPro, the professional products and services division of Behr Process Corp., has introduced its 2013 color trends forecast. Identified by Behr’s color experts, the color series features a diverse range of options that translate seamlessly to residential and...
by laura | Jan 18, 2013 | Business & People News
KBIS raised more than $2,300 at Modenus.com’s inaugural Soho Romp to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy. The concept combined shopping, fundraising and 20 design bloggers to raise funds for one of the families directly affected by the October super storm. “After...
by laura | Jan 17, 2013 | Business & People News
Vent-A-Hood is kicking up its heels to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The third-generation family-owned business began in 1933 when Carr P. Collins launched the idea to bring indoor cooking ventilation to homeowners across North America. “This is a monumental year...
by laura | Jan 17, 2013 | Business & People News
There’s a reason why when we talk toilets, we talk numbers or, more specifically, gallons per flush (gpf). According to statistics released by the American Water Works Foundation in 1999 and still widely quoted throughout cyberspace (and on the EPA’s website), toilets...
by laura | Jan 16, 2013 | Business & People News
Monessen Hearth Systems Co., a manufacturer of outdoor grills, fireplaces and other heating products, has changed its names to Vermont Castings Group. Under the new name, the company will continue to grow and support its four brands including Vermont Castings,...
by laura | Jan 15, 2013 | Business & People News
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) fourth-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse data of current and future remodeling business conditions has experienced significant growth across all indicators, with forecasting in the next three months hitting...
by laura | Jan 14, 2013 | Business & People News
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has released an updated version of their showroom video “From the Quarry to the Kitchen.” The video tells the story of natural stone, how it emerges from quarries around the world and is transformed for use in homes and offices....
by laura | Jan 11, 2013 | Business & People News
Saving money and being more energy efficient is a goal of many homeowners. Why not add it to your resolutions for 2013? The Energy Education Council has created a list of tips on how to save energy in many areas of the home this year. “Becoming energy efficient...
by laura | Jan 10, 2013 | Business & People News
Brasstech has received ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System. The certificate recognizes Brasstech’s high level of commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of operations throughout the company. The ISO 14001 norms impose a rigid...
by laura | Jan 9, 2013 | Business & People News
Moen continues its efforts to provide affordable housing and homeownership to low-income and Latino communities through its national product donation program “Alcanzando Suenos con Moen,” (Achieving Dreams with Moen). For the holiday season, Moen...