The Department of Energy (DOE) published an unwelcome missive in the Federal Register this week, essentially proposing that hearth products qualify as a covered product under Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).

According to the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association (HPBA),…

MENOMINEE, MI - Lloyd Flanders will open a new showroom at the Gardens of the America’s Mart in Atlanta. The newly designed space will be open officially during the January Atlanta Gift Show and will be open year round.

“We are very excited to be a part of this exciting…

WADENA, MN - With its the launch of the Lunar and Valero line of fire tables, U.S. Manufacturer Homecrest Outdoor Living LLC gets the spring selling season off in style.

The growing popularity of fire tables across North America has created unique opportunities for retailers to sell early and…

WASHINGTON, DC - A report released this week from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed a jump of almost 30% in housing starts. Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,091,000. This is 22.7% (±13.2%) above the revised October estimate…

WATERFORD, WI – Dealers looking to boost accessory sales can rely on cleaning kits for customers who wish to protect prized outdoor living products. FLITZ has a new Outdoor Living Care Kit to clean and protect multiple finishes and fabrics with a SPF of 50 to keep them looking “showroom…