I Heart My Local Lumber Yard :: National Lumber
4October 27, 2011
Kevin talks of the delicate balance between always doing the right thing for customers, but also being loyal to vendors (whom he refers to as partners). As I point out my own recent visit to the Remodeling Show/Deck Expo and commenting on the number of deck fastener systems that were represented, he agreed that there are -- quote “so many products.”
He continues, “It’s one of the things that sets us apart, JB.” He always peppers a conversation with my name, and I figure I am not the only one he does that with . . . . Continuing, “Sometimes it’s like a scavenger hunt, but it is our openness and our willingness to look at everything that makes us different.” [ . . . ]
Is it Love or Custom Cabinetry? :: Crown Point Cabinetry
7October 25, 2011
“Fine Quality Custom Cabinetry Handcrafted for Your Entire Home.” That’s exactly how it reads in Crown Point Cabinetry’s own tagline. “Kitchens, Baths, Laundries, Offices, Home Bars” . . . *breath* . . . “Islands, Pantries, Breakfast Nooks, Closets, Built-Ins.” They build every cabinet to the exact specifications for your project, and really anything you could imagine . . . in terms of cabinetry. True Custom. [ . . . ]
Big News from the Remodeling Show :: @DapProducts Debuts ‘The DAP Spec Line’ Wow!
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One of the bigger announcements that came out of the Remodeling Show in Chicago last week was a new product line from DAP targeting professional contractors and remodelers. The DAP Spec Line by DAP is the first full line of sealants and adhesives designed specifically to help professionals meet industry specifications for each job by including the required spec as part of the product name. With numeric labels that match proven industry specification standards, professionals can now easily select the best product for each job application. The DAP Spec Line is also the company’s first complete product line designed for window and siding installations and applications. [ . . . ]
Building Moxie Goes to the Remodeling Show, 2011 Edition :: Take 1: Product Round-Up
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And that’s where I am at. Our visit last week to Chicago, and only the 2nd time for me in my lifetime, the 2011 Hanley Wood and NAHB-sponsored Remodeling Show. If I didn't do a good job to point describing what it is, it is part conference, packed with educational seminars, and part product showcase -- a show. Targeted to those working in the residential remodeling industry, it is a great place to connect and network, and to learn. Barry and I attended as a team, we balanced personal interests with those of this blog . . . all part of this here work in progress.
Over next few weeks will work to get our thoughts down. Today -- start easy, with a short product roundup. [ . . . ]
Remodeling Show Sponsor :: My Tile Fairy @DuQuellaTile
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OK, and maybe you know her. Maybe you know Cyra DuQuella makes handcrafted decorative tiles (yes, each and every one by hand.) Tiledecorative.com. You may know that that she specializes in Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts and Deco tile. You may know that she can customize borders and accents to fit almost any installation. You may know that she offers 300+ colors of glazing, but can match and perfect almost any color through her custom design services. [ . . . ]
