Builder articles from January 2003

Builder archives from January 2003

Landmarks: BUILDER celebrates its 25th anniversary with its most ambitious show home yet. (Editor's Notes).(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... I ALWAYS CHUCKLE WHEN SOMEONE CHARACTERIZES THE home building industry as backward, resistant to change. Granted many homes today are built the same way they always were, with a conventional stick frame. But that may be one of the few things...

B mail.(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2003... Ask BUILDER YOUR EXCELLENT ARTICLE "HOME Schooled" (October, page 236) stated that relocation traffic was a barometer of the housing market. I'm having trouble finding relocation traffic information for Boise, Idaho. Where can I find this...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2003... JANUARY 21-24 International Builders' Show, Las Vegas Sponsored by the NAHB, this convention is the premier event for the home building industry and is one of the largest conventions in the world. More than 1,000 manufacturers...

Minnesota showdown: tiny rural community challenges authority of regional planning agency. (David vs. Goliath).
January 1, 2003... THE DISPUTE BETWEEN LAKE ELMO, MINN., and the Metropolitan Council resembles a familiar storyline in the density wars: A small rural community on the suburban edge refuses growth, citing traffic concerns and other issues. Thwarted, builders and...

ULI awards. (House Blend).(Urban Land Institute )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... On October 31, 2002, in Las Vegas, the Urban Land Institute announced its annual Awards for Excellence winners. Picked from more than 100 entries, the winners were evaluated on financial feasibility, resourceful use of land, design, relevance...

In hot water. (House Blend).(California State Teachers' Retirement System files lawsuit against Homestore.com)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... In mid-November, shareholder California State Teachers' Retirement System filed suit in Los Angeles District Court against online real estate company Homestore.com. This latest accusation pairs Homestore and AOL Time Warner for allegedly...

Brookfield spun. (Big Deals).(Brookfield Properties Corp. being separated from parent company)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Brookfield Properties Corp. is getting out of the U.S. home building business. Effective Dec. 31, 2002, the American operations of Brookfield Homes will be spun off from its parent company through a special distribution to shareholders. The...

Warranty sale. (House Blend).(Brera Capital Partners acquires 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Brera Capital Partners, a New York private equity firm, has purchased 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, a nationwide company that provides warranties to 15,000 builders and 1.26 million new and existing homes. Terms of the November deal were not...

Fiscal squeeze. (House Blend).
January 1, 2003... Costs are up, and revenues generated from tourism, sales, and income taxes are down. Fiscal conditions in America's cities are in decline. "Two-thirds of city officials believe that their cities will be less able to address financial needs in...

Consumer gripes. (House Blend).(Home improvement contractors received most complaints)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Home Improvement contractors received the most consumer complaints in 2001, according to an annual survey by the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators and the Consumer Federation of America. It's a perennial problem: Home...

Toilet taxed: in August, Santa Fe, N.M., passed a law requiring builders to replace old toilets if they want a permit to build a new house. (Flushed).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... "WATER NEUTRAL" IS A PHRASE ON many lips in Santa Fe, N.M. And the toilet exchange now taking place in the capital of "The Land of Enchantment" is in lieu of a building moratorium. Early versions of the much debated toilet exchange...

Three times the fun: for 2003, its 20th anniversary, The New American Home is three luxury townhomes. (Bases Loaded).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... FOR 2003, THE NEW AMERICAN HOME features townhomes designed to suit three home-buying market segments: a single woman, a pre-retiree couple (empty-nester), and a married couple with a child. The homes are part of a six-unit building located in...

Pay up. (House Blend).(Compensation for construction company CEOs rose)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Compensation for construction company CEOs rose 31.6 percent--the most of 14 industries surveyed--between 2000 and 2001, according to a survey by The Conference Board. In dollars, that translates into a median total compensation (salary, bonus,...

Port city comeback. (House Blend).(Tacoma, Washington)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Known for its port, pulp mills and manufacturing operations, not many think of Tacoma, Wash., as a place with architectural treasures. But now, as part of a $500-million facelift to revitalize the waterfront and downtown, the city will preserve...

Up on the roof: a simple framing technique gives basic plans outstanding elevations. (Cost Cutter).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... BUILDERS CONTINUALLY SEEK WAYS TO CREATE eclectic streetscapes without busting the budget. Architect Bill Kreager of Mithun in Seattle has a tip to get the greatest bang for the lowest buck on exteriors of both single-family and multifamily...

Sun run. (House Blend).(water treatment plant powered by solar energy)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Sewerage Commission of Northern California's Oroville region has become the first waste-water treatment plant in the United States to be powered predominantly by solar energy (80 percent). A massive 520 kilowatt solar power system installed...

Going, going, gone: a constant builder quandary is what to do with model-home furniture after the project sells out. (Furniture Fair).(Builders Auction Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... BRUCE E. SUTTER HAS MANY FANS, EVEN among those who have yet to use Builders Auction Co., in Houston. His is the first firm to make a business of auctioning model-home furnishings, most of which are out-of-date and unsuitable for new models....

Burn rubber: another commercial flooring product has potential in the residential market. (Editor's Internet Pic).(rubber flooring)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ARCHITECTS ARE USUALLY THE FIRST IN THE industry to experiment with new products. And many have long recognized the virtues and versatility of rubber flooring. They like it because its rich colors are more appealing than vinyl; its resiliency...

Sunlight spectrum. (House Blend).(alloy may produce less expensive, more efficient solar cells)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Newly discovered properties of an overlooked alloy promise vastly less expensive, more durable, two to three times as efficient, and easier-to-produce solar cells. The discovery is by researchers at the Materials Sciences Division of Lawrence...

Analyze this: "consulting on today's concerns for tomorrow's housing problems," is the catchphrase for the recently launched Newport Partners. (Learning Curve).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... DAVIDSONVILLE, MD.-BASED NEWPORT Partners provides analytical and technical services to its clients in both the manufacturing and public sectors. The new firm has a private sector contract to provide technical and market research support...

The Icynene[R] advantage: the Icynene Insulation System[R] and The New American Home[R] 2003 set the standard for quieter, healthier, more energy-efficient homes. (Special Advertising Section).
January 1, 2003... When The New American Home[R] 2005 developer sought an insulation product that could meet the challenge of providing high performance energy-efficiency, more economical HVAC equipment sizing and improved sound control, Icynene[R] delivered on...

Ballot blues: builder-supported initiatives voted down in most states. (Election Aftermath).
January 1, 2003... BALLOT INITIATIVES THAT AUTHORized bonds for affordable housing and school construction projects fared well in California, but that was about all that went well for builders in last November's elections. High-profile sales and gas tax hikes...

Hidden reservoris: how do Las Vegas builders keep breaking ground in spite of a scorching drought? (The Straight Dope).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... With the Colorado River at its lowest level in decades, one would think that developers would get a dry, dusty shoulder at the suggestion of putting a 15,000-home development on 1,000 acres of federal land being auctioned off in the Las Vegas...

Holigans leave MH2: builders take MH2 management rift in stride. (Inside Story).(Harold and Michael Holigan leave MH2 Technologies)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... FACING LEGAL PROBLEMS AND THE IN-ability to sustain a positive cash flow, Harold and Michael Holigan, the father and son team who founded MH2 Technologies, resigned last November after settling with Olympus Real Estate Partners, the company's...

Nod to the past. (Top Shelf).
January 1, 2003... WITH ITS AUTHENTIC MORTISE-AND-TENON JOINTS, A TALL BOTTOM RAIL that is commonly found on traditional windows, and a classic-looking sash lock, the 400 series Woodwright double-hung window replicates old-fashioned, double-hung units, the maker...

Grass roots. (Top Shelf).
January 1, 2003... BAMBOO IS THE HOTTEST GRASS since the '60s. And now it comes in a wide-plank, prefinished floating floor, so it has even wider applications. Measuring 8 1/4 inches wide by 86 5/8 inches long, the product is engineered with a bamboo wear layer,...

Color coded. (Top Shelf).
January 1, 2003... NOW YOUR HOME BUYERS WILL BE ABLE TO MATCH THEIR SKYLIGHT frames with their roofs thanks to the color options offered by the manufacturer. The baked enamel color is an affordable feature that provides a seamless transition between roofing and...

Colonial times. (Top Shelf).
January 1, 2003... BASED ON DESIGNS FROM A 1920S MANUfacturer's catalog, Colonial Revival molding has historically accurate details, says the company. The line features products for the whole room, including a three-piece crown, picture molding, two-piece window...

Brace yourself. (Top Shelf).
January 1, 2003... YOU COULD CONTINUE TO PLUMB YOUR WALLS WITH 2X4S, BUT wouldn't you prefer a better way? The Plumb-Jack might be the answer. Place the jacks 8 feet apart along walls, and attach them to the face of the stud and to a floor joist with screws. Turn...

See through. (Top Shelf).
January 1, 2003... IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT HAPPENED-THE GLASS-DOOR dishwasher has joined the glass-front kitchen appliance group. With an aluminum and glass door, the GM 276 is long on style as well as features. The unit has a height-adjustable...

Low-country revival: pulte turns the sales tide at Del Webb's Sun City Hilton Head with pricing and efficient design. (Sales Smarts).
January 1, 2003... WHEN DEL WEBB OPENED SUN City Hilton Head in 1995, the community represented the West Coast active adult builder's first splash back East, where it hoped to sell 400-plus homes annually in South Carolina's low country. But six years and a...

Bare your books: nervous about showing clients your financial numbers? If you can't trust yourself why should they trust you? (No Secrets).(Column)
January 1, 2003... IN LIFE's LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK, author H. Jackson Browne notes: "In business and family relationships, remember that the most important thing is trust." When you think about the enormous financial and emotional investment that consumers...

Vacation plans. (First Draft).(investing in vacation homes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Q: I have a very successful plan that works well in my suburban subdivisions, but how can I adapt it for a resort community? A: THE SECOND-HOME MARKET IS HOT, AS BABY BOOMERS ARE INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE AND PLANNING FOR retirement. But...

Off the escalator: home price increases slowed significantly in the third quarter, soothing bubble fears. (Vital Signs).
January 1, 2003... AFTER INCREASING ABOUT 2 PERCENT almost every quarter for two years, housing appreciation slowed significantly in 2002's third quarter. Average home prices increased just 0.9 percent between July and September, compared to a 2.4 percent...

Best in show: products you don't want to miss at this year's show. (Products).
January 1, 2003... LET'S FACE IT--THE INTERNATIONAL Builders' Show is no walk in the park. Occupying more than 1.2 million square feet of floor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center, this year's show will be a downright monster. It helps to have a guide...

Therma-Tru's new Slim-Line[TM] Sliding Patio Door System. (Special Advertising Section).
January 1, 2003... Therma-Tru's new Slim-Line Sliding Patio Door System offers Therma-Tru quality in a fiberglass sliding patio door system. Therma-Tru's Slim-Line features the durability and exceptional thermal performance of fiberglass construction and an...

Silestone...the ultimate surface. (Special Advertising Section).
January 1, 2003... Silestone is a natural quartz surface that combines the beautiful look and feel of natural stone with the unparalleled hardness of quartz. Almost as hard as diamonds, Silestone offers unmatched durability and design capabilities. Builders will...

Quality Cabinets...the name says it all! Quality offers product and programs that keep pace with changing markets. (Special Advertising Section: Builder's Choice 2002).
January 1, 2003... Quality Cabinets welcomes the opportunity to help builders provide affordable housing to thousands of American families. We produce over 250,000 kitchens a year to supply builders and dealers with high quality cabinetry for kitchens, baths and...

Stay cooler and save energy with TechShield radiant barrier sheathing: now with quick-drying 'breathable' technology for even faster drying under roof. (Special Advertising Section).
January 1, 2003... TechShield[R] sheathing, with its thin, laminated aluminum layer prevents up to 97% of the radiant heat in the panel from radiating into the attic, reducing attic temperatures and air conditioning energy use in summer months. The foil...

Passing the torch: in 2002 the NAHB achieved many of the goals related to the "four corners" of my presidency. (From the President).(National Association of Home Builders)
January 1, 2003... Although IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY A few weeks ago that I was sworn in as the NAHB's president, almost a year has passed since that proud day. And what an extraordinary year it's been! I was privileged to be at the NAHB's helm during one of the...

Taking stock of housing: our survey, examining the ramifications of the stock market decline on housing provides mixed results. (Seiders Economy).
January 1, 2003... THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING MARket has performed quite well during the massive contraction in the stock market that began in the spring of 2000. That's not because weakness in stocks, per se, is good for housing; indeed, history shows that large...

Feeding the hungry: food drive benefits community food bank. (Home Builders Care Corner).(Southern Arizona Home Builders Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA HOME Builders Association (SAHBA), based in Tucson, raised $20,000 in seven months to benefit the local community food bank. The community food bank leveraged every donated dollar into $10 worth of food. In April 2002,...

Pioneer passes. (NAHB Briefs).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Builder and developer Leon N. Weiner, saluted by the NAHB in 2002 as the "conscience of the housing industry in America," died Nov. 17, 2002 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 82. Weiner, a 53-year veteran of...

Hit parade. (NAHB Briefs).(home building game)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... "Homes of Our Own," the NAHB's CD-ROM home building game, sold its first run of 10,000 copies in just six weeks. The NAHB estimates from the sales that the educational game has reached 281,925 students, 16,110 teachers, and 338,310...

Find the owls. (NAHB Briefs).(endangered cactus ferruginous pygmy owls)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... In November, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wild life Service (FWS) must tell Arizona builders and the NAHB where endangered cactus ferruginous pygmy awls are on private lands. The NAHB...

Bigger Dream. (NAHB Briefs).(Effort to encourage minority home ownership)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... President Bush unveiled a major study by HUD, "The Blueprint for the American Dream," on Oct. 15, 2002, and announced efforts to add 5.5 million new minority homeowners by the end of the decade. The NAHB applauded the initiative. NAHB...

Propane water heaters: customer satisfaction through energy efficiency. (Special Advertising Section).
January 1, 2003... Every year, homebuilders construct thousands of homes designed to meet certain codes and specifications. The ultimate goal is to build a quality home that ensures the customer's satisfaction. Many factors can influence a customer's...

From texas' heartland: dallas native C. Kent Conine comes from a long line of Texans involved in the construction industry. Now this diversified builder is taking the NAHB's reins as president. (Taking Charge).(National Association of Home Builders)
January 1, 2003... THE 2003 NAHB PRESIDENT C.Kent Conine's theme for the year is, "Together we build the American Dream." And by that, he means all the agencies and industries that contribute to building and purchasing homes. Three major issues will be top...

Italian style. (Hotsellers).(Verrazzano, San Diego)(Italian architecture)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Verrazzano, San Diego WHY IT WORKED: A great location and character-rich architecture has helped sell 17 homes per month. * Verrazzano has three distinct neighborhoods, Cortiles, Patria, and Palazzo, featuring distinctive Spanish- and...

Firelight at highlands ranch. (Hotsellers).(home design)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Highlands Ranch, Colo. WHY IT WORKED: Brand-new floor plans, with more efficient layouts and handsome elevations, at a price that beats the competition. * Updated floor plans with huge family areas, second-floor laundry rooms, and...

High-end hideaway. (Hotsellers).(Norris Canyon Estates, San Ramon, Calif.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Norris Canyon Estates, San Ramon, Calif. WHY IT WORKED: The luxury housing market was hit hard this year, yet this gated community of million-dollar--plus homes continues to sell well thanks to a great location, a sensitive land plan, and...

Twice as nice. (Hotsellers).(The Villas at Shadybrook, Langhorne, Pa.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Villas at Shadybrook, Langhorne, Pa. WHY IT WORKED: These large duplex plans offered empty-nest baby boomers large square footages, wide-open plans, and amenities to match active lifestyles. * The ranch-style villas are duplexes...

Destinations: a masterpiece blooms in the desert as builder presents homedestinations at southern highlands.
January 1, 2003... AH, LAS VEGAS, LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE, FANTASY CAStles, faux European cities, all-night neon, grand marquees, fabulously feathered showgirls, and big dreams of striking it rich. How could a single custom home ever compete with all that? That...

Featuring Andersen[R] windows and doors. (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... Home Destinations 2003 sets a new direction in high-end home building, showcasing a spectacular home that strikes the perfect balance between luxury and comfort. When selecting building materials to achieve this delicate balance, only America's...

Andersen[R] celebrates 100 years. (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... The year 2003 marks Andersen's Centennial, culminating 100 years of growth and innovation. The company started as a small, family-owned lumber mill and evolved over the past century into the nation's best-selling brand of windows and patio...

Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance offer the best in food preservation and cooking instruments. (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... Sub-Zero Freezer Company has Long been considered the leading refrigeration and freezer supplier to the residential market. in March, 2000, Sub-Zero acquired Wolf, creating an alliance between two of the best-known and well-respected...

Liftmaster adds power to garage door opener products. (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... With a reputation built on more than 40 years of quality and performance, Chamberlain Professional Products is the builder's choice in garage door openers. Three individual lines are targeted to the distinct needs of homeowners, from...

The clear choice among builders--DuPont Tyvek[R] Weatherization Systems. (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... There's no doubt about it. Tyvek[R] is simply basic to better building. Wrapping a home in a "protective envelope" is a good building practice that helps combat a home's worst enemies: water, moisture and air infiltration. DuPont, the...

Clopay's new Studio series windows put the "craft" into "craftsmanship". (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... Clopay Building Products introduces The Studio Collection, a unique line of garage door windows featuring designs inspired by the arts-and-crafts movement. Available exclusively on Clopay's line of residential steel garage doors, the new Studio...

Come home to clean water Culligan's new CleanWater home program unveiled. (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... With a 65-year heritage in the water treatment business, Culligan knows water. Its mission is to deliver high-quality water treatment products that will benefit each part of the customer's life. Always advancing with new technological...

Boral Bricks and Pavers add style to enhance any home. (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... As America's largest brick manufacturer, Boral Bricks leads the industry with the capacity to produce approximately 1.5 billion architectural and residential bricks annually. One reason Borat Bricks is so popular is its large selection of...

White River Hardwoods create a New American Style--with style. (Special Advertising Section: 2003 Home Destinations at Southern Highlands).
January 1, 2003... When White River Hardwoods-Woodworks made their first hardwood mouldings in the mid-1970s, the typical American home was finished with paint-grade, commodity mouldings that did little to enhance its beauty, style or comfort. Now, however,...

Andersen[R] windows and doors. (Special Advertising Section: Pinnacle Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Andersen[R] 400 Series Woodwright[TM] Double-Hung Window Andersen 400 Series delivers the classic Andersen blend of engineering, beauty and craftsmanship with the widest variety of options. The line features the new Andersen[R] 400 Series...

Kohler Co.. (Special Advertising Section: Cornerstone Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Purist(tm) Wet Surface Lavatory Complete With Open-Bottom, Limoges Porcelain Hand Basin And Purist Mirrored Cabinet With Integral Laminar Faucet Assimilating such unique elements as natural lavastone countertops, artistic wet surface...

Eurodesign cabinets. (Special Advertising Section: Founding Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Building on 20 years of industry experience, Eurodesign continues to champion the highest standards in design, production, and installation of semi-custom cabinetry. Our legacy product line includes more than 46 doors finished in a myriad of...

Walker Zanger. (Special Advertising Section: Premier Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Create your own unique vision in tile & stone with Walker Zanger's $25.00 catalog that includes a luxurious collection of Handmade Ceramic Tile, Terra Cotta, Stone Tile & Slabs, Mosaics and Glass. Also available is a free distinctive...

Trus Joist. (Special Advertising Section: Premier Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Trus joist's FrameWorks[R] Building System provides building professionals with high-quality, environmentally friendly building materials. Used primarily in residential construction, the company's FrameWorks[R] Building System includes TJI[R]...

Carrier. (Special Advertising Section: Underwriting Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... The WeatherMaker[R] Two-Speed Air Conditioner with Puron[R] refrigerant will keep your customers cool all summer long while providing maximum efficiency. In addition, Carrier has incorporated its exclusive Silencer System into the design. The...

KitchenAid[TM]. (Special Advertising Section: Underwriting Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... New KitchenAid[TM] Stainless Steel Sinks offer performance features homeowners expect from KitchenAid[TM] with a warm, professionally inspired design and superb craftsmanship. Crafted of 18-guage stainless steel in elegant matte and silk...

Boral Bricks. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... 17th Century Crown offers homes distinctive beauty hundreds of years in the making. Give your new home an exclusive Look with the new 17th Century Crown brick collection from Boral Bricks. Featuring a look and feel that is hundreds of...

Beam vacuum systems. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... The Beam Serenity[R] Plus enhances Beam's clinically proven ability to relieve allergies. The Serenity Plus features the new CleanStream[R] Filtration System by the makers of Gor-Tex[R] fabric, exclusive to Beam, as well as the user-friendly...

Chamberlain. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... A new addition to the LiftMaster Estate Series Garage Door Opener Line is the powerful Model 2575. With a 3/4 HP motor, it's 50% more powerful than any other LiftMaster residential garage door opener. It provides brighter lighting with Two, 100...

Clopay door. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Come see how Clopay is transforming garage doors into art. Visit "Transformations" at the Clopay Gallery, located in Booth C4065 at the International Builders' Show to view its new: Arts & Crafts-Inspired Studio Series Windows, Semi-Custom...

DuPont Flashing Systems. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... The products that make up the DuPont Flashing Systems are part of an innovative system that works together to help reduce callbacks, save time and money. The system consists of DuPont Flexwrap[TM] and DuPont StarightFlash[TM]. DuPont...

Culligan. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Built with state-of-the-art features, the Culligan Medallist Series[TM] water softener conditions the water as soon as it enters the home, delivering soft Culligan water to the water heater and the plumbing system. Soft, conditioned water won't...

Eldorado stone. (Special Advertising Section: Founding Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Eldorado Stone is known to many as the most believable architectural stone veneer in the world! With the beauty and durability of natural stone, it is more lightweight and available at a fraction of the installed cost. Due to this, Eldorado is...

Greyfox systems. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... The Greyfox Structured Wiring Center is an essential part of any quality home. Imagine a centralized hub of high-speed digital cables built directly into the walls to give homeowners instant access to the home's technology from anywhere inside....

Simpson Strong Tie. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... Simpson Strong-Tie[R] connectors were specified throughout the Home Destinations show home. The custom manufacturing department produced 48 special 3-ga. steel truss plates, which were installed using Strong-Drive(r) screws for low-profile...

Lutron electronics. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... For years, HomeWorks has been considered the gold standard in home lighting control systems. With its new line of wired and wire- less components called HomeServe, a HomeWorks system can be installed in any home, regardless of its age, size, or...

US Tile. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... US Tile's classic two-piece Mission tile, has been beautifying roofs throughout the American Southwest for over thirty years. The individual top and pan tiles can be installed in various methods to create unique, one-of-a-kind roof-scapes. The...

White River Hardwoods. (Special Advertising Section: Participating Sponsor).
January 1, 2003... White River Hardwoods-Woodworks, the world's leading manufacturer of hardwood architectural mouldings, features the Mon Reale[TM] collection of high-relief mouldings and a wide selection of embossed, traditional and UltraFlex[TM] curved resin...

Copper development association. (Special Advertising Section: Contributor).
January 1, 2003... Tell your homebuyers about copper's 50-year warranty on plumbing tube and fittings. Tell them quality is the reason you selected copper structured wiring, solid brass fixtures, copper flashing, copper roofing, copper wiring or copper tube for...

LaHabra stucco. (Special Advertising Section: Contributor).
January 1, 2003... The leader in the colored stucco products industry, LaHabra offers a diverse palette of cementitious and acrylic based coating materials for exterior and interior use, including a line of acrylic-based products as well as "LaHabra Wall", a...

Dr. Smooth Mud[TM]. (Special Advertising Section: Contributor).
January 1, 2003... Adding Dr. Smooth Mud[TM] to joint compounds: decreases shrinkage by 50% increases smoothness, stops cracking, requires less labor and less sanding, debubbles, controls drying regardless of weather/climate conditions and provides a level 6...