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Let the outside in with oversized doors: July product spotlight

Exterior and Sliding Doors Solar Innovations Solar Innovations‘ pivot doors are oversized glass doors that are suitable for interior and

Homebuyers are drawn to modern, clean styles, study finds. (Photo: Architecture Viz, Dreamstime)

Homebuyers want relaxing, “spa-like” spaces for their bathrooms, a study found.

Bold colors are among the emerging trends in kitchen design. (Photo: ArchitectureVIZ, Dreamstime)

Homeowners’ unabated preference for open kitchens means storage options need to be integrated and invisible.

ENERGY STAR rated windows were among homeowners' top desired features in a new home. (Photo: Lmphot, Dreamstime)

Homebuyers who want energy-efficient features in their new home are most likely to be swayed by ENERGY STAR-rated windows, according

A program designed by MIT was designed to make lifecycle analysis easier and more efficient.

Homebuyers have their doubts about these features. (Photo: Georgerudy, Dreamstime)

A study by the National Association of Home Builders identified which features homeowners are happy to do without in a

CertainTeed's Cedar Impressions line in new color, Seagrass (Photo: CertainTeed)

CertainTeed has made several product announcements in recent weeks, expanding both product offerings and available colors on existing lines.

CertainTeed expanded its vinyl siding offerings with new colors, such as Melrose, shown here. (Photo: CertainTeed)

CertainTeed has expanded its product offering with new colors in four of its vinyl siding lines and two soffits, the

Panelists at Rocky Mountain Green in Denver discuss the benefits of phase change materials.

Builders have been moving away from using thermal mass to store heat for a long time.

Construction costs increased in March, according to an analysis of Labor Department data released Tuesday by the Associated General Contractors