New Arrivals: Mix and MatchCheck out manufacturers' latest offerings, including high-tech and green products.

Aquatic

Aquatic. The Serenity 27 antique copper freestanding air bath is the latest addition to the Serenity collection. Homeowners can choose from three massage settings using a waterproof remote. The bath has a 1-hp variable-speed air blower with a 600-watt air heating system. 800-555-5324. www.aquaticwhirlpools.com.

Blanco

Blanco. Six new models in the Blancoprecis line of sinks feature multi-level design to form a workstation with sliding cutting board, custom-sized colander, and three sink grids. The models are available in four color choices, and the sink's composite material, made of 80 percent granite, is scratch and stain resistant. 609-914-0826. www.blancoamerica.com.

Calculated Industries

Calculated Industries. The Ultra Scale Master Pro functions as a stand-alone digital area takeoff tool and a graphical digitizer, and it connects to a PC to transfer measurements to spreadsheets and estimating programs. The tool can measure simple and complex polygons, polylines, irregular shapes, arcs, and circles. No add-on computing devices or software are required. 800-854-8075. www.calculated.com.

Matrix Engineered Solutions

Matrix Engineered Solutions. Featuring separate sections for various plumbing, electrical, and mechanical lines, Speedline helps builders meet code requirements for line separation while requiring only one hole to be cut in the joist. The tool allows plumbers and electricians to run lines quickly, easily, and straight. 702-400-2195. www.matrixengineered.com.

Marazzi

Marazzi. Cimmaron glazed porcelain tile features all of the characteristics of honed slate without any of the downsides like flaking, the maker says. The series offers a matte, ADA-compliant surface with straight edges and comes in three sizes and four colors: canyon, meadow, Sierra, and timber. 877-832-8324. www.marazzitile.com.

Paradigm

Paradigm. The Millenia 20 Trio horizontally positioned speaker features three speakers in one cabinet. Nine drivers long, this unit functions as the main left, main right, and main center speaker. Millenia series speakers feature an aluminum baffle and an acoustically inert extruded aluminum enclosure. 905-632-0180. www.paradigm.com.

Intuit

Intuit. QuickBooks Premier Contractor Edition 2007 includes tools designed to track costs and important information, save time, and help with marketing and estimating. Users can now find customer, vendor, and financial information more easily but with additional security built in; post free online business listings via Google Maps; and create job cost reports and estimates. 888-729-1996. www.quickbooks.com.

ThermaSol

ThermaSol. The Signature series is a miniature command center for the steam shower that offers precise temperature adjustment, variable session times, sound system volume control, and two user presets when used with the light and sound package. It is available in contemporary (left) and traditional (right) styles. 800-631-1601. www.thermasol.com.

Loggerhead

Loggerhead. The Bit Dr. functions as a 21-piece driver set with the weight of a standard screwdriver, according to the manufacturer. Ten double-sided bits are stored on board in a removable cartridge; the bit holder serves as a female hex. Its ergonomic features include six driving positions, three length adjustments, and a ratcheting function. 888-564-4374. www.loggerheadtools.com.

Royal Mouldings

Royal Mouldings. Portico, part of the Porch collection, is a ceiling plank that comes pre-finished with a solid soft-blue color throughout. Blue ceilings are known to repel insects, the company says. Portico is made from 100 percent cellular PVC, and it installs with a unique nail fin technology that allows for a nail-free face that installs 16 inches on center and features a lifetime guarantee. 800-368-3117. www.royalmouldings.com.

Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie. The Foundation Wall Angle, designed to attach a home's floor system to the top of its foundation in order to brace basement walls, was introduced in response to a new code requirement for foundations. The product can be spaced wider across foundation walls, reducing the number of anchors and connectors needed, and is compatible with solid-sawn joists, I-joists, and floor trusses. 800-999-5099. www.strongtie.com.

Hy-Lite Products

Hy-Lite Products. The company's decorative glass windows now are available in operable casement and awning units. The windows feature heavy-duty hinge and latch hardware for easy operation. The units are available in Craftsman and spring flower (shown) patterns with nickel or black caming. 877-712-4013. www.hy-lite.com.

Memorytime

Memorytime. The Lite-a-Switch is an automatic wall plate nightlight designed to replace existing switch plates or GFI covers. The product hardwires to the power source in less than five minutes and has a 10-year life, the maker says. Six LED lights illuminate the switch plate and are available in three colors: crystal blue, diamond white, and emerald green. 503-452-1455. www.liteaswitch.com.

Ryobi

Ryobi. The company now offers 18-volt lithium-ion (LI) batteries and tools that are compatible with its current 18-volt nicad One+ System of tools. The LI batteries provide twice the run time and weigh 20 percent less than traditional 18-volt nicad batteries. New LI kits include a battery upgrade kit, a two-piece drilling kit, and a four-piece power tool kit. 800-525-2579. www.ryobitools.com.

Sonance

Sonance. Architectural series in-wall loudspeakers blend into the wall, according to the maker. These flangeless speakers are available in a wide variety of models, including in-ceiling units, and with a range of grille finish options. The company also offers home audio systems, cabinet subwoofers, and speakers that can blend into outdoor environments. 800-582-7777. www.sonance.com.

Temple-Inland

Temple-Inland. To help prevent mold growth in wall cavities, StructGuard TS structural gypsum sheathing panels feature a mold-resistant core encased in water-resistant facers, which allow them to be used as weather-resistive barriers with foil tape along all exposed joints. That feature can eliminate the need for a separate housewrap, the firm says. 800-231-6060. www.templeinland.com.

Swanstone

Swanstone. The Ascend sink's 10-inch-deep bowl and 6-inch-deep platform offer homeowners versatility during cooking preparation and cleanup. The large bowl has the capacity to handle big kitchen items while the platform gives homeowners a separate area for sharp or fragile objects, the maker says. 800-325-7008. www.swanstone.com.

Closets Central

Closets Central. This hardwood closet system features a mahogany veneer, fluted molding with rosettes, and a granite-topped island. Four of the company's eight door profiles are shown here, including a woven wire grille insert, along with two of eight drawer-front options: raised panel and prism. The company offers three stained hardwood veneers, as well as melamine in three colors and 13 woodgrains. 866-496-7453. www.closetscentral.com.

Home Automation

Home Automation. A high-fidelity central whole-house audio system, Hi-Fi powers speakers through digital amplification. It can cover eight rooms and six sources of music. Volume and source are controlled by one knob, located on a control pad on a wall of each room. The system can work as a standalone or part of the company's home control system. 800-229-7256. www.homeauto.com.

Mortar Net USA

Mortar Net USA. The TotalFlash masonry flashing system provides moisture control components built into pre-assembled, 5-foot panels of pre-cut flexible flashing, allowing for one-person installation. Built-in elements include a termination bar, weep tabs, a stainless steel drip edge, and a vertical edge-dam. Holes are predrilled. 800-664-6638. www.mortarnet.com.

Quest Solutions

Quest Solutions. The interactive Visual Assembly package for the company's estimating product, Estimator, functions much like a graphical checklist: Each component appears as part of the project on a computer screen as the user does a takeoff. Items added to the takeoff automatically appear in the estimate. In addition, the package comes in trade-specific versions tailored for subcontractors. 800-452-2342. www.questsolutions.com.

Water, Inc

Water, Inc. The Enviropure handheld shower filter removes chlorine, heavy metals, dirt, and sediment from the shower and leaves the water pH balanced. It installs as easily as a standard showerhead and provides benefits to both health and hair, the company says. Three finishes are available: white, chrome, and gold. 800-322-9283. www.waterinc.com.

Rheem

Rheem. The manufacturer has added an intermediate-size gas water heater to its residential tankless line. The RTG-53 is designed for single-family homes with two bathrooms. It provides up to 5.3 gallons of water per minute and is available in indoor direct-vent, indoor power-vent, and outdoor versions. 866-720-2076. www.rheem.com.

Toto

Toto. Eco Nexus is one of nine 1.28-gpf high-efficiency toilets introduced by the manufacturer this year. The toilets use the E-Max flushing technology, a gravity-fed, single-flush system with a standard trip lever. They use a specially designed fill valve to create high head pressure, which maximizes the flow rate. A 3-inch flush valve prevents clogging. 800-350-8686. www.totousa.com.

Teragren

Teragren. In addition to its environmentally friendly bamboo flooring, the manufacturer offers a formaldehyde-free adhesive. The company's bamboo flooring, panels, and veneers can now be
manufactured with this alternative adhesive, allowing its products to qualify for two LEED credits, the maker says. 800-929-6333. www.teragren.com.

Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore. Containing 50 grams of VOCs per liter, Aura acrylic interior paint meets the country's strictest regulations, according to the manufacturer. The product's all-waterborne colorant system adds no additional VOCs, exceeding regulatory requirements. ColorLock technology allows the paint to cover most surfaces in one coat, and never more than two coats. It is available in matte, eggshell, and satin finishes. 800-344-0400. www.myaurapaint.com.

Shaw

Shaw. Epic engineered wood flooring comes from managed forests, uses up to two-thirds less harvested wood than other flooring, and has an inner layer composed of wood fiber created in the manufacture of other products. The average board length of 58 1/2 inches is longer than that of most competitors, says the firm. The product has an aluminum oxide-cured finish and is available in five species. 800-441-7429. www.shawfloors.com.

DuraBan

DuraBan. The manufacturer's non-VOC antimicrobial formulas are EPA registered, indicating they are safe for the environment, says the firm. Products incorporating antimicrobial technology provide environmentally safe protection against mold, mildew, and bacteria, according to the manufacturer. The company's antimicrobials are formulated to provide a durable finish when applied to natural or manmade materials. 866-601-6653. www.durabanintl.com.

Syndecrete

Syndecrete. An advanced cementitious composite using natural minerals and recycled materials as its primary ingredients, Syndecrete contains no resins or polymers. As a solid surfacing material, it provides consistency of color, texture, and aggregrate throughout. It is less than half the weight but twice the compressive strength of concrete, the firm says. 310-829-9704. www.syndecrete.com.

EcoDomo

EcoDomo. Recycled leather tiles use scraps of leather from tanneries that would otherwise go to landfills. The scraps are shredded and bound together using natural rubber and acacia tree bark. Tiles are available in eight colors and six textures and can be used on walls or floors. They are installed like cork or vinyl tiles, but are maintained like hardwood. 301-424-7717. www.ecodomo.com.