The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) first-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) data of current and future remodeling business conditions is reaching new heights, as quarter-over-quarter increases are seen across all sub-components measuring remodeling activity.

As remodelers approach the busy season, overall current business conditions have seen steady increases…

The Heat & Glo® Twilight Modern indoor/outdoor gas fireplace received top honors from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as the winner of the Best in Outdoor Living Award at the International Builders’ Show in January 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Winners were chosen by an independent judging panel…

The people who attended the Vesta Awards in Orlando heard Stan Hays’ story of Operation BBQ Relief, an organization first formed to help feed the victims and first responders in Joplin, MO after the devastating tornado in 2011. Stan and his volunteers are on their way to West, Texas to…

Pride Family Brands (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) recently relocated its showroom to the 15th floor of the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. The move was precipitated by the Mart’s reconfiguration of the casual- furnishings floors in an effort to accommodate outdoor-furnishings buyers better. Previously located on the 17th floor, the showroom…

An elite group of shows vaulted over some 4,000 other trade shows in the United States by growing at seven or more times the average growth rate for 2012—and the International Pool/Spa/Patio Expo made the list. The 50 top performers in each of three categories—net square feet, number of exhibiting…