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- By Lauren Hunter, Jeffrey Lee, Victoria Markovitz, and Nigel Maynard
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MW Windows & Doors. Useful with most wood double-hung windows when frames are in good condition, the company's sash replacement system includes two double-hung sashes with standard 5/8-inch warm-edge insulated glass, tilt vinyl compression balances, and all necessary installation hardware. Full weather-stripping promotes air-tight performance and tilt-in sashes allow for easy cleaning. All-vinyl, vinyl-clad wood, and all-wood versions are available. 800-999-8400. www.mwwindows.com. | ![]() |
![]() | ORG. Part of the Easy Track garage organization line, locker storage lets homeowners get a handle on garage chaos with space for backpacks, shoes, boots, and more. The lockers are designed with low drawers for kids and high shelves for adults, and have hooks for coats and backpacks in between. A built-in bench and wire shelves also make it easy to shed shoes and boots and let them dry. 800-562-4257. www.easytrack.com. |
Pass & Seymour/Legrand. The LightSense system allows homeowners to control lights, select room scenes, and operate ceiling fans and small appliances with the touch of a button from anywhere in the house, the maker says. Wall-mounted and wireless controllers let users choose from up to 15 scenes for a room or area, and up to 11 whole-house scenes. The radio-frequency wireless devices include dimmers, switches, fan speed controls, master controls, plug-in modules, interface/key fob products, and an occupancy emulator, which can simulate users' normal use of lights and replicate it while they are away. 800-611-7277. www.passandseymour.com. | ![]() |
![]() | Polyglass. Both Dade County-approved, Polystick TU Plus and Polystick Basik underlayments are designed to be durable enough to stick to the roof even under hurricane conditions and can be left exposed to the elements for up to 90 days. Polystick TU Plus is appropriate for tile roofs, while Basik works well for metal roofs, the maker says. Able to withstand temperatures up to 260 degrees F, the underlayments combine an atactic polypropylene compound on the top layer with an aggressive self-adhesive compound on the bottom layer. 800-222-9782. www.polyglass.com |
PPG. Designed to meet architects' growing demand for neutral-gray glass, Solarban z50 is a new solar-control, low-E glass with a steely blue-gray appearance. The glass is featured in a new glass design kit along with other clear and tinted glasses from the manufacturer to illustrate the wide range of aesthetic options available. 888-774-4332. www.ppgideascapes.com. | ![]() |
![]() | Progress Lighting. The Bistro 54 bath collection features sleek, sophisticated metal forms with thin, double-line detailing in a smart, hammered-platinum finish, according to the manufacturer. To complete the fresh look, etched mist glass casts a clean, bright light, the maker says. The collection includes one-, two-, three-, and four-light bath brackets. 864-599-6000. www.progresslighting.com. |
Ridgid. An advanced blade design on the RC-1625 ratcheting plastic pipe and tubing cutter reduces the amount of force required for cutting, the maker says. With a ½-inch to 1 5/8-inch capacity, the tool cuts PVC, CPVC, PEX, polyethylene, polybutylene, and rubber hose. A quick-change blade pin lets users quickly change blades by hand and also keeps clips and screws from being lost during blade change. Made of lightweight, high-strength aluminum, the cutter features ergonomic handles. 800-769-7743. www.ridgid.com. | ![]() |
![]() | RotoZip. Designed by drywallers for drywallers, the DR1 drywall router measures just 7 1/2 inches long, weighs 2.8 pounds, and features a smaller grip diameter than similar tools, providing enhanced cutting capabilities and control while minimizing user fatigue, according to the manufacturer. Running at 33,000 rpm, a 6-amp motor delivers up to 45 percent higher speeds under load than other models, the maker says. 877-768-6947. www.rotozip.com. |
SoftPlan Systems. Version 14 of the SoftPlan program has increased 3-D capabilities, including the addition of the artistic rendering modes Sketched and Illustrated. Textured real-time renderings can contain multiple light sources and shadows, resulting in a higher quality image. The estimating portion of the program now includes a visual estimating tool where items on the materials list are connected visually to their corresponding items on the drawing. 800-248-0164. www.softplan.com. | ![]() |
![]() | Sostram. A glycol-borate termiticide, insecticide, and fungicide concentrate, Bor-ram is EPA registered as a primary subterranean termite pretreatment for new construction and is also labeled for the control of other types of termites, insects, and decay fungi, according to the manufacturer. The product is applied directly to wood and other building materials, targeting the food source, the maker adds. 770-587-9807. www.sostram.com. |
CPS Security Solutions. The eCamSecure Mobile Surveillance Unit now comes in a solar-powered version. It features a solar panel that rotates 360 degrees, night-vision cameras, and continuous wireless visual and audio contact with a property owner or builder. The unit has a power management system that monitors the condition of the equipment, a battery backup that can power the system for up to four days, and alarms, sensors, and lighting. 800-310-5535. www.cpssecurity.com. | ![]() |
![]() | Atlas Homewares. Three new collections add to Atlas Homewares' selection of knobs and pulls. Sutton Place has beveled edges; the Hamptons collection uses leather and has finishes in bamboo and earth-tone hues; and the Emma Bath collection features a line of towel and toilet paper bars, hooks, and rings. Also available is an expanded, Asian-style Trocadero collection with two new finishes, a smaller knob, and larger pulls. 818-240-3500. www.atlashomewares.com. |











