by laura | Aug 23, 2011 | Business & People News
Want to determine the look of Cersaie 2012? Whether you are an attendee, an exhibitor, a designer or architect, a student or just some who loves ceramics, you are invited to vote for the image that will represent the show. To select and vote for an image, click here....
by laura | Aug 22, 2011 | Business & People News
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has announced the launch of a new non-design certification: the Certified Kitchen & Bath Professional (CKBP). The CKBP will enable kitchen and bath professionals in all non-design segments of the industry to...
by laura | Aug 19, 2011 | Business & People News
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has launched two new third-party programs to verify manufacturer energy efficiency and water consumption ratings for clothes washers and dishwashers. These programs will validate the energy ratings made by...
by laura | Aug 18, 2011 | Business & People News
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History in Ohio recently constructed a home designed to represent the future of energy-efficient housing. The PNC SmartHome, which is on exhibit through October 7, 2011, was built on museum grounds in conjunction with an exhibition...
by laura | Aug 17, 2011 | Business & People News
More than 30 multishelf cabinets created in smartSHOP, a fully operational shop assembled at the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) Fair through the sponsorship of 16 exhibitors and partners, were donated to The Animal Foundation, an...
by laura | Aug 16, 2011 | Business & People News
Michigan resident Cynthia Weaver was selected from more than 1.2 million entries to receive a $50,000 bathroom remodel from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery. Weaver will receive a bathroom featuring Kohler products including a new toilet, sinks, faucets,...
by laura | Aug 15, 2011 | Business & People News
Natural stone countertops are regularly assaulted by household stains, from a red wine spill to a drop of oil. If treated properly, the countertop can last for many years, which is why DuPont has partnered with Protect Plus Surfaces to introduce the DuPont StoneTech...
by laura | Aug 12, 2011 | Business & People News
The remodeling market slipped under pressure from a sluggish economy, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI), which dipped during the second quarter to 43.9 from the first quarter result of 46.5. An RMI below...
by laura | Aug 11, 2011 | Business & People News
ThermaSol has announced its Project Steam bathroom design contest that will award winners with a ThermaSol steam shower. Bathroom designers, builders, contractors and homeowners who are in the process of a bathroom remodel are invited to participate in the...
by laura | Aug 11, 2011 | Business & People News
How many times have you heard someone say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? Usually that’s said in a sarcastic way, indicating someone is where they are merely because of personal connections. However, a lot of legitimate, well-deserved success in business...
