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Provision in new stimulus bill would grant homeowners a 30% tax credit toward the expense of such an upgrade.
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The cabinet manufacturer has teamed up with esteemed designer Fu-Tung Cheng to create elements, a contemporary line of cabinets that offer elevated design at a moderate price. Designed to evoke warm modernism, the line includes a variety of luxurious and sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council-certified Plyboo bamboo doors, 3-Form resin sliding panels, and recycled aluminum cabinet boxes. The series offers flexible component layout, integrated accessories, and soft-close hinges and door runners. 626.961.8700.
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Echo glass tiles are made from post-industrial recycled content that ranges from 10% to 100% depending on color. Ideal for walls, countertops, and floors, the tiles are made from centuries-old techniques where the product is cast from translucent glass that is textured on the front and back. It’s available in 15 colors, three finishes, and five sizes. 800.221.9093.
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The manufacturer’s latest toilet technology is the new precision-engineered Class Six flushing. The unit optimizes the power of jet action to remove bulk waste with 100% of the flushing water being fed through the rim, blending bulk removal and bowl washing. The technology is available as 1.6 gallons per flush or high efficiency 1.28 gpf. 800.456.4537.
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The Hi-lume LED Driver is a high-performance, universal voltage product that provides energy-efficient dimming from 100% to 1%. It offers a product lifetime of 50,000 hours (about 10 years) and is compatible with a variety of control options. Other features include thermal management to reduce light and power when operating in excessive temperatures and a 25-watt maximum driver rating. 888.588.7661.
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LED recessed lights are now available in the Halo downlighting product line. The product has a warm white color temperature, fits into existing Halo and All-Pro housings, and exceeds California’s Title 24 requirements. It provides 50,000 hours of life, the manufacturer says. 770.486.4800.
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The two new products in the Morning Star brand continue a trend toward more colors and finishes in bamboo flooring. Shown here in a whitewash color, Tai Shan Mist measures 5/8 inch thick by 3 3/4 inches wide. The 38-inch-long planks can be nailed down or glued in place. Qing Dragon stained strand is also available. 800.356.6746.
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Green by design, not by device, Peter Pfeiffer told attendees during residential architect's Reinvention Conference.
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Hearth manufacturers say consumers want to save money on energy costs.
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The right products keep the Builder LivingHome glowing green.