SIDING WITH SUCCESS
After two years of unparalleled growth, the siding business continues to go strong into 2023. Like many categories of building products, exterior cladding has been no exception to the unexpected boost…
OPENING UP ON EXTERIOR DOOR TRENDS FOR 2023
It’s the first thing a guest sees when entering a home, and householders are continuing to put money into making their front doors look good and function well. Despite lockdowns having passed…
A LOOK INSIDE: WINDOW TRENDS 2023
Now that the worst of the pandemic is behind us, manufacturers and distributors of fenestration products are seeing light ahead on several issues that have plagued the industry in recent years. “During…
WHAT’S IN STORE IN LUMBER FOR 2023?
The lumber market continued to see interesting times through 2022. The year saw huge ongoing spikes and dips in pricing, production curtailments, and a downturn in demand as the year closed. How…
ENTRE CIEL ET TERRE UNE NOUVELLE ESTHÉTIQUE QUI SORT DU CADRE
Photo : Moulding Warehouse Les moulures ont un impact majeur sur l’ambiance d’une maison. Or, bien que l’élégance du look moderne et contemporain demeure populaire, des experts de l’industrie ont remarqué que…
WHAT’S COOL? 10+ COOL TOOLS FOR 2022
Photo courtesy of King Canada Inc. A contractor’s skill and expertise are paramount. But having the right tool for the job may come a close second. That’s why smart manufacturers keep their…
Are New Aesthetic Trends Breaking the Mould?
A home’s mouldings make a major impact on its look and feel, and while sleek modern contemporary décor continues to be popular, some in the industry are seeing ways that homeowners are…
The Inside Scoop on Interior Doors
Homeowners have been spending a lot more time inside the last few years, and it’s created an appetite for change. The result has been a boom in building product categories and the…
Outdoor living: What more is in store for 2022?
The demand for outdoor building projects has soared over the past two years with homeowners facing an array of public health restrictions and work-from-home requirements. But what will the industry look like…
Garage Door Renos Ramain On The Upswing
With no slow down in sight in renovations and new builds, the demand for new garage doors and their installation, like many building products, shows no signs of abating. The dilemma is,…
Bring a Little Bling to New and Old Doors
As with many home building and improvement product categories, growth in door hardware was no exception in 2021, and experts say 2022 and the years ahead will show continued demand for new…
THE RELATIVE CALM AFTER THE STORM
Last year saw lumber prices soar to record heights due to reduced production, supply chain challenges, and the increased demand from new home construction and R&R activity — and then even more…
Cool Tools 2021: Power, versatility, and portability reign supreme
Sometimes innovation is literally found in the designs of those belts and boxes, and other times it’s about what goes inside them. Whether it’s the latest power tools, hand tools or storage…
Faucets and Fixture Design Innovations
Faucets and Fixture Design Innovations Kitchens and bathrooms are perennial home improvement favourites but sprucing them up doesn’t always demand bank-breaking changes. A big impact can be created with small but important…
Homeowners Eying Floor Covering Alternatives
Flooring has been seeing major price increases in the past year, primarily due to supply chain and logistics, according to industry watchers, but homeowners are still seeing great value from floor upgrades.…
AN OUTDOOR ROOM WITH A VIEW
Railings, like many building products, are in high demand this year, say manufacturers and distributors, as a population working from home seeks the refuge of their backyards to find work-life balance. “There’s…