Second GlanceThe 100 products worth another look.

  • By Jeffery Lee, Victoria Markovitz and Stephanie Holman

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Manufactured with Lucite cast acrylic and a multi-layered fiberglass and titanium resin backing, this stain- and scratch-resistant shower shield and base have a custom extension for master baths and a teak shower tray, according to the maker. Seated shower bases are available with right- or left-drain configurations and in sizes of 60 inches by 32 inches and 60 inches by 36 inches. 800-783-8827.

MTI

51 MTI. Manufactured with Lucite cast acrylic and a multi-layered fiberglass and titanium resin backing, this stain- and scratch-resistant shower shield and base have a custom extension for master baths and a teak shower tray, according to the maker. Seated shower bases are available with right- or left-drain configurations and in sizes of 60 inches by 32 inches and 60 inches by 36 inches. 800-783-8827. www.mtiwhirlpools.com.

Utilizing an exclusive pre-coat filtration design, the H-1200 water filtration system reduces up to 99.99 percent of particles 1/2 micron and larger in size, including Cryptosporidium, the manufacturer claims. In addition to removing VOCs, MTBE, and 99 percent of lead, the 1,000-gallon-capacity H-1200 also reduces asbestos fibers, dirt, chloramine, chlorine taste and odor, and mold and algae that may be present in water supplies, says the firm. 800-323-7873.

Everpure

52 Everpure. Utilizing an exclusive pre-coat filtration design, the H-1200 water filtration system reduces up to 99.99 percent of particles 1/2 micron and larger in size, including Cryptosporidium, the manufacturer claims. In addition to removing VOCs, MTBE, and 99 percent of lead, the 1,000-gallon-capacity H-1200 also reduces asbestos fibers, dirt, chloramine, chlorine taste and odor, and mold and algae that may be present in water supplies, says the firm. 800-323-7873. www.everpure.com.

InTouch professional Z-Wave-enabled home controls provide full two-way, real-time status for every device in the network, including Legacy Z-wave devices. Features include greater network range, system text and graphic messaging, and centralized scene and status information. Homeowners can manage indoor and outdoor lighting, entry access, pool and spa functions, home theater

Intermatic

53 Intermatic. InTouch professional Z-Wave-enabled home controls provide full two-way, real-time status for every device in the network, including Legacy Z-wave devices. Features include greater network range, system text and graphic messaging, and centralized scene and status information. Homeowners can manage indoor and outdoor lighting, entry access, pool and spa functions, home theater systems, window treatments, and heating and cooling. 815-675-7000. www.intouchcontrols.com.

Part of the Kirar Stil collection, this ceiling shower dome coordinates with contemporary faucets and towel holders. This decorative plumbing collection is based on modern lines with clean forms, the manufacturer says. The showerhead is offered in nickel silver, brushed nickel, chrome, and bronze. 888-452-5547.

Kallista

54 Kallista. Part of the Kirar Stil collection, this ceiling shower dome coordinates with contemporary faucets and towel holders. This decorative plumbing collection is based on modern lines with clean forms, the manufacturer says. The showerhead is offered in nickel silver, brushed nickel, chrome, and bronze. 888-452-5547. www.kallista.com.

Balconies, filigree panels, millwork, and arches salvaged from homes in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India are among the artistic items rescued from demolition by this company. Carved from a variety of native materials, including red and yellow sandstone, teak, and rosewood, many different architectural items and works of art are reclaimed and restored. The company also can conduct searches for specific types of architectural work from the region. 877-689-3130.

Princely Pieces

55 Princely Pieces. Balconies, filigree panels, millwork, and arches salvaged from homes in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India are among the artistic items rescued from demolition by this company. Carved from a variety of native materials, including red and yellow sandstone, teak, and rosewood, many different architectural items and works of art are reclaimed and restored. The company also can conduct searches for specific types of architectural work from the region. 877-689-3130. www.princelypieces.com.

Next-Pure is a PEX potable water system that provides a complete package of fittings, valves, connections, and piping. According to the maker, pliable Next-Pure pipe is protected against UV damage, contains no toxic chemicals to leach into the water, and is chlorine-resistant. The system comes in 3/8-inch through 1-inch sizes and includes crimp, sleeve, and clamp connections. 800-234-0227.

Nibco

56 Nibco. Next-Pure is a PEX potable water system that provides a complete package of fittings, valves, connections, and piping. According to the maker, pliable Next-Pure pipe is protected against UV damage, contains no toxic chemicals to leach into the water, and is chlorine-resistant. The system comes in 3/8-inch through 1-inch sizes and includes crimp, sleeve, and clamp connections. 800-234-0227. www.nibco.com.

Two patterns, Tangier and Barcelona, have been added to this collection of solid-surface decorative panels. Tangier displays rows of vertical rectangles while Barcelona features raised and recessed circles. The panels are 36 inches by 96 inches and come in 33 colors. They can be cut with a saber saw and glued over existing wall surfaces. 800-325-7008.

Swanstone

57 Swanstone. Two patterns, Tangier and Barcelona, have been added to this collection of solid-surface decorative panels. Tangier displays rows of vertical rectangles while Barcelona features raised and recessed circles. The panels are 36 inches by 96 inches and come in 33 colors. They can be cut with a saber saw and glued over existing wall surfaces. 800-325-7008. www.swanstone.com.

Instead of strips or planks, this product comes in two puzzle-piece patterns that are ideal for entertainment and game rooms. Puzzle Floor units are prefinished solid hardwood that interlock quickly to create a floor that is durable and easy to care for, the company says. The pieces are available in 13 colors. 800-750-5563.

Puzzle Floor

58 Puzzle Floor. Instead of strips or planks, this product comes in two puzzle-piece patterns that are ideal for entertainment and game rooms. Puzzle Floor units are prefinished solid hardwood that interlock quickly to create a floor that is durable and easy to care for, the company says. The pieces are available in 13 colors. 800-750-5563. www.puzzlefloor.com.

Styled to mimic the appearance of traditional European cobblestone streets, Cut Cobblestone manufactured stone is available in 10 varieties. Shown in Lehighton, its array of hues such as chardonnay, shade mountain, and Pennsylvania limestone are designed to resemble natural stone. 877-424-4442.

United Stone Veneer

59 United Stone Veneer. Styled to mimic the appearance of traditional European cobblestone streets, Cut Cobblestone manufactured stone is available in 10 varieties. Shown in Lehighton, its array of hues such as chardonnay, shade mountain, and Pennsylvania limestone are designed to resemble natural stone. 877-424-4442. www.unitedstoneveneer.com.

The Rain Shower Head is crafted from solid brass with all-metal spray nozzles and has a 9-inch diameter. The showerhead has 75 jets for complete coverage and, building codes permitting, is capable of a 2.5 gallons-per-minute flow or a 12 gallons-per-minute unrestricted flow, the firm says. 800-796-6667.

Symmons

60 Symmons. The Rain Shower Head is crafted from solid brass with all-metal spray nozzles and has a 9-inch diameter. The showerhead has 75 jets for complete coverage and, building codes permitting, is capable of a 2.5 gallons-per-minute flow or a 12 gallons-per-minute unrestricted flow, the firm says. 800-796-6667. www.symmons.com.

Constructed of aluminum with a baked-on glossy or textured surface, the RoofBelow under-deck roofing system keeps the area under a deck dry and provides a flat ceiling that completely covers the deck floor framing, the manufacturer says. Installers can use box beams to add lights or a fan without causing leaks, and can enclose the area under the deck. 877-489-8064.

Backyard America

61 Backyard America. Constructed of aluminum with a baked-on glossy or textured surface, the RoofBelow under-deck roofing system keeps the area under a deck dry and provides a flat ceiling that completely covers the deck floor framing, the manufacturer says. Installers can use box beams to add lights or a fan without causing leaks, and can enclose the area under the deck. 877-489-8064. www.backyardamerica.com.

The pre-assembled composition of body sprays and corresponding behind-the-wall water line connections make installing this luxury shower simple, the maker says. With a choice of four or six spray configurations, the system is available with a thermostatic mixing valve and diverter already integrated or as a pre-plumbed array of body sprays. 800-288-4002.

Jacuzzi

62 Jacuzzi. The pre-assembled composition of body sprays and corresponding behind-the-wall water line connections make installing this luxury shower simple, the maker says. With a choice of four or six spray configurations, the system is available with a thermostatic mixing valve and diverter already integrated or as a pre-plumbed array of body sprays. 800-288-4002. www.jacuzzi.com

This custom-fit system is available in 17 finish choices, from pastels to wood-grains, and is made of melamine or low-pressure laminate on an environmentally friendly particleboard core, the maker says. Built on or off the floor, systems feature a pull-down, spring-loaded bar that allows for clothes storage at a normally inaccessible height. 877-275-6868.

Stor-X

63 Stor-X. This custom-fit system is available in 17 finish choices, from pastels to wood-grains, and is made of melamine or low-pressure laminate on an environmentally friendly particleboard core, the maker says. Built on or off the floor, systems feature a pull-down, spring-loaded bar that allows for clothes storage at a normally inaccessible height. 877-275-6868. www.stor-x.com.

With two flushing options, the Aquia Dual Flush Toilet can save an estimated 20 percent more water than an ultra-low-flow toilet, the maker claims. Aquia's gravity-flush system combines with its 25¼8-inch trapway, calibrated plunger flush tower, and flapperless flush valve. 800-350-8686.

Toto USA

64 Toto USA. With two flushing options, the Aquia Dual Flush Toilet can save an estimated 20 percent more water than an ultra-low-flow toilet, the maker claims. Aquia's gravity-flush system combines with its 25 1/8-inch trapway, calibrated plunger flush tower, and flapperless flush valve. 800-350-8686. www.totousa.com.

The In-Built ETR-B is a low-heat B-vent gas fireplace with a cool-to-the-touch cabinet, says the manufacturer. It features an electronic push-button ignition or remote/keypad control; a two-speed convection fan; natural or propane gas; and a three-burner system. It has a 10,000- to 33,000-BTU output and features a black or silver powder-coated paint exterior. 800-621-9419.

Rinnai

65 Rinnai. The In-Built ETR-B is a low-heat B-vent gas fireplace with a cool-to-the-touch cabinet, says the manufacturer. It features an electronic push-button ignition or remote/keypad control; a two-speed convection fan; natural or propane gas; and a three-burner system. It has a 10,000- to 33,000-BTU output and features a black or silver powder-coated paint exterior. 800-621-9419. www.rinnai.us.

The Cellular PVC Trimboard line is available in lengths of 18 and 20 feet with an embossed wood-grain look. Consisting of free foam expanded rigid-cellular white PVC, it features a white finish that does not require paint. The line is both weather- and insect-resistant and has a density similar to white pine, claims the manufacturer. 866-553-3770.

Kleer

66 Kleer. The Cellular PVC Trimboard line is available in lengths of 18 and 20 feet with an embossed wood-grain look. Consisting of free foam expanded rigid-cellular white PVC, it features a white finish that does not require paint. The line is both weather- and insect-resistant and has a density similar to white pine, claims the manufacturer. 866-553-3770. www.kleerlumber.com.

The Ensemble shower, which is made of the company's solid Vikrell material, consists of four modular pieces with tongue-and-groove interlocking joints. The model features walls with simulated grout lines that give the appearance of tile and six corner shelves for storing toiletries. 888-783-7546.

Sterling

67 Sterling. The Ensemble shower, which is made of the company's solid Vikrell material, consists of four modular pieces with tongue-and-groove interlocking joints. The model features walls with simulated grout lines that give the appearance of tile and six corner shelves for storing toiletries. 888-783-7546. www.sterlingplumbing.com.

The Powerbolt 1000 electronic deadbolt runs on four alkaline batteries. It retains the memory of security codes during power outages and allows the use of secondary codes for guests. An alarm sounds after the use of three consecutive incorrect code attempts. 800-327-5625.

Kwikset

68 Kwikset. The Powerbolt 1000 electronic deadbolt runs on four alkaline batteries. It retains the memory of security codes during power outages and allows the use of secondary codes for guests. An alarm sounds after the use of three consecutive incorrect code attempts. 800-327-5625. www.kwikset.com.

This company produces hand-crafted architectural and decorative glass work in styles from contemporary to traditional, abstract to naturalistic. Working with colored, clear, beveled, etched, leaded, and carved kiln-fired glass, artisans create dramatic entrances, privacy windows, ceiling domes, partitions, glass sculptures, and decorative panels. All installations are completed by the company. 561-278-8388.

Art Glass Environments

69 Art Glass Environments. This company produces hand-crafted architectural and decorative glass work in styles from contemporary to traditional, abstract to naturalistic. Working with colored, clear, beveled, etched, leaded, and carved kiln-fired glass, artisans create dramatic entrances, privacy windows, ceiling domes, partitions, glass sculptures, and decorative panels. All installations are completed by the company. 561-278-8388. www.artglassage.com.

Made with handcrafted glass, the Mystique is part of a seven-piece collection of low-voltage halogen track and cable lighting systems. Available with a 2-inch or 4-inch canopy or uni-plug, the light fixture comes with an integral transformer and attaches to any of Bruck's track systems. The uni-plug allows the fixture to mount on any ceiling canopy or lighting system through an adapter. 714-259-9959.

Bruck Lighting Systems

70 Bruck Lighting Systems. Made with handcrafted glass, the Mystique is part of a seven-piece collection of low-voltage halogen track and cable lighting systems. Available with a 2-inch or 4-inch canopy or uni-plug, the light fixture comes with an integral transformer and attaches to any of Bruck's track systems. The uni-plug allows the fixture to mount on any ceiling canopy or lighting system through an adapter. 714-259-9959. www.brucklightingsystems.com.

The company specializes in reclaiming and manufacturing floors, medallions, borders, sinks, and more in materials ranging from marble and slate to limestone and terra-cotta. Each piece is finished with linseed oil and beeswax to prevent staining and to preserve the original look. In order to preserve the unique characteristics of each piece, no paints or other finishes are added to the surface and no cracks or chips are filled. 301-402-7756.

Terra Viva Group

71 Terra Viva Group. The company specializes in reclaiming and manufacturing floors, medallions, borders, sinks, and more in materials ranging from marble and slate to limestone and terra-cotta. Each piece is finished with linseed oil and beeswax to prevent staining and to preserve the original look. In order to preserve the unique characteristics of each piece, no paints or other finishes are added to the surface and no cracks or chips are filled. 301-402-7756. www.terravivagroup.com.

A new collection of organizational accessories, Organization Solutions, includes a storage design previously offered only in custom or semi-custom lines. The collection was developed for simple sale, order, and installation for builders with SKUs specifically created to go into the home plans, the firm says. The collection includes the SuperCabinet and sink base SuperCabinet. 812-492-2527.

Aristokraft

72 Aristokraft. A new collection of organizational accessories, Organization Solutions, includes a storage design previously offered only in custom or semi-custom lines. The collection was developed for simple sale, order, and installation for builders with SKUs specifically created to go into the home plans, the firm says. The collection includes the SuperCabinet and sink base SuperCabinet. 812-492-2527. www.aristokraft.com.

Using only natural sustainable fibers that are 100 percent recyclable, UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulation contains no chemical irritants and has no VOC off-gassing, the firm says. Treated with a non-toxic borate solution, the insulation is mold-resistant and Class A-fire rated. With an R-value of 13 to 19 depending on thickness, the manufacturer claims this material offers top thermal and acoustic-control benefits. 480-812-9114.

Bonded Logic

73 Bonded Logic. Using only natural sustainable fibers that are 100 percent recyclable, UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulation contains no chemical irritants and has no VOC off-gassing, the firm says. Treated with a non-toxic borate solution, the insulation is mold-resistant and Class A-fire rated. With an R-value of 13 to 19 depending on thickness, the manufacturer claims this material offers top thermal and acoustic-control benefits. 480-812-9114. www.bondedlogic.com.

The Merlin reverse-osmosis water filtration system reduces up to 95 percent of water contaminants such as bad tastes, odors, and other matter. Operating on line pressure, the Merlin's tankless, continuous-flow design provides an on-demand supply of filtered water with a flow rate of 1¼2 gallon per minute. Multiple dispensing locations can be supplied by one system. 866-439-8272.

GE

74 GE. The Merlin reverse-osmosis water filtration system reduces up to 95 percent of water contaminants such as bad tastes, odors, and other matter. Operating on line pressure, the Merlin's tankless, continuous-flow design provides an on-demand supply of filtered water with a flow rate of 1/2 gallon per minute. Multiple dispensing locations can be supplied by one system. 866-439-8272. www.gewater.com.

The Hearthview fireplace features an expanse of more than 850 square inches of tempered viewing glass with a safety screen and a standard wall switch. It can be top or rear vented. No hearth is required. A wall thermostat can be wired up to 25 feet from this model, which also features a remote control and six-hour safety shut-off. 800-654-1177.

Lopi

75 Lopi. The Hearthview fireplace features an expanse of more than 850 square inches of tempered viewing glass with a safety screen and a standard wall switch. It can be top or rear vented. No hearth is required. A wall thermostat can be wired up to 25 feet from this model, which also features a remote control and six-hour safety shut-off. 800-654-1177. www.lopistoves.com.

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