SYRACUSE, IN – What are two of the most popular polyurethane product lines manufactured by Nu-WoodTM? The Indiana-based company produces 76 different styles of durable brackets plus 21 unique louvers, making them one of the leading manufacturers of decorative millwork in the industry. “Adding a lightweight decorative bracket to a porch or under an eave […]
Home Improvement
Water Damage To-Do List for Homeowners
Water damage can come from a wide range of plumbing issues. A slab leak, a bathtub overflow, a faulty water heater and more can cause tremendous damage in a short period of time and even pose a structural threat. Sitting water and extended periods of moisture can result in microbial growth and can seep through […]
Fancy Faucets—Installing the Kai
During a recent kitchen remodel, we included the Kai Kitchen Faucet from Pfister with a new countertop/cabinet/backsplash installation. With its modern artistic design, the Kai faucet is the very first of its kind. According to the Pfister company, this is the first faucet to feature a fully integrated faucet handle to create a single, fluid […]
A Day at the Beach: Haas Door Products Weather the Storm
Coastal living isn’t always easy and carefree … especially if you live in Florida. As most experts relate, there are four vulnerable parts of a home during severe weather: the roof, windows, doors and garage door. Fortunately for Florida residents, impact-resistant garage doors from Haas Door meet state of Florida and Miami/Dade County windload standards […]
Building Homes with Products Made in the USA
MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Made in the USA Day on July 2nd serves as the ideal time to focus on the benefits of constructing homes with Made in America products. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, there are 12.3 million manufacturing workers in the United States. And, American manufacturers contributed $2.18 trillion to […]
Tips for Selecting a Garage Door
Timeless woodgrain carriage house styles. Colorful attention-grabbing contemporary accents. Statement-making designs with eye-catching appeal. Experts at Haas Door recommend that homeowners open themselves — and their garage doors — up to the potential for endless possibilities of enhancing the curb appeal of their homes. “The garage door is a focal point of many home exteriors […]
Viio Smart Mirror
It seems that “smart” technology is overtaking the world, and soon virtually all the electronic appliances in your home will be able to wirelessly network with the “internet of things.” The EHT staff recently installed the Viio Smart Mirror. The Viio plays music and takes calls from a sleekly designed, LED-lit mirror. It comes in […]
Why “Less Is More” When Improving Your Home To Sell
(guest post by Joseph Alongi) There’s a lot of work that goes into selling a home. As one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make, you want to make sure that when it comes time to sell your property, you will be able to generate the highest possible amount from your sale. A […]
Armstrong-Clark Announces 3 New Colors
Armstrong-Clark Company announces three new colors using high quality trans-oxide pigments to its oil base wood stain product line. Black Walnut was formulated to respond to the increased demand for a dark brown on exotic hardwoods as Armstrong-Clark continues to aggressively grow as the top rated stain for hard woods like […]
7 Tools to Make the Garden of your Dreams
One of the greatest comforts in the world can be the satisfaction in knowing that you treat your home with a high level of care. Taking care of your home is merely one step in having pride in your domain. If you’re proud to call your home your castle, then no doubt you’ve thought what […]