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…
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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…
INSULATION – THE HIDDEN STAR
When choosing a new home or office, all eyes are on the beautiful finishes featured in the space. Very rarely will the question come up of what exactly is behind the walls.…
PAINTING A BRIGHT FUTURE
Photo courtesy of Para Paints With Covid-19 receding in the rearview mirror, the paint and coatings industry is refocusing on the bright future that lies ahead in 2023. As the world reinvents…
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…
The Sky’s The Limit Roofing Trends For 2022
When the pandemic began and forced individuals to stay in their homes, the idea seemed unfathomable. Fast forward two years and many are not only okay with staying in their homes, but…
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…
Making a Grand Entrance
Home renovations are still going strong for 2022, with people spending more time at home due to the ongoing pandemic. New windows and doors continue to be popular upgrades that add value…
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…
KEEPING THE PEACE
According to the 1861 census, 84 per cent of Canadians lived in a rural area. By 2011, the tables had almost completely turned, with about 81 per cent of Canadians living in…
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…