June is National Safety Month and, according to the Home Builder Institute Safety & Health Board, most injuries resulting from home maintenance and construction are preventable, so smart safety measures can help DIYers and construction workers avoid injuries.   Here Are 5 Tips Quick Tips For Your Safety 1.    Use a ladder properly.  Check for [...]

MAUMEE, OHIO – You open and close it thousands of times each year, but do you really know what’s inside your front door? A fiberglass entry door is more than just a beautiful accent on your house, it’s a hard-working part of your home’s structure. Constructed to meet durability guidelines and standards set by the [...]

Minneapolis – The APEX Ultrex® Siding System is a new, premium class of siding and trim. Extreme heat, extreme cold, high humidity, saltwater, and major storm systems are no match for APEX. APEX siding is made with Ultrex pultruded fiberglass, a patented proprietary material pioneered by Marvin® that has been a key component in the [...]

Canby, Oregon – (May 1, 2012) – Bella Fleur Corporation is pleased to announce a new name, EnsoGlass, for its patent pending Solid-Core Architectural Glass™.  This change is part of a larger branding effort to emphasize Bella Fleur’s commitment to innovative products and sustainable manufacturing.   The name change from EssenceGlass to EnsoGlass is effective immediately. [...]

“The appeal of polymer roofing’s longevity, aesthetics and durability are greatly appreciated by many church congregations,” says Ray Rosewall, president and CEO of DaVinci Roofscapes. “Within the past few years we’ve been blessed to see a significant increase of our roofing products used for church projects throughout the country. The biggest trend we’ve witnessed is [...]

PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – On Saturday, April 28, 2012, volunteer employees at Simonton Windows raised $34,000 during their 11th annual window and door auction to benefit the American Cancer Society. The successful fundraising effort during the past 11 years has now generated more than $364,000 for the Relay for Life® fundraising efforts in Ritchie County, [...]

With cellular PVC column wraps, you get a major improvement without a major expense in a matter of minutes, and at a surprisingly affordable price. They come in a wide range of classical or contemporary designs and nearly a dozen different styles to compliment any home or business: square or craftsman, plain or fluted, raised panel, recessed panel, with tapered or straight shafts, and a variety of decorative caps and bases. These options make it easy to find just the right amount of detail for your specific project.

  AMBLER, PA – Springtime has arrived and it’s time to dust off the “to do” list. But, how does a homeowner decide which projects should take priority? According to Mark Clement, host of MyFixItUpLife home improvement radio show, start by selecting those projects that are the most important for enhancing the functionality of the [...]

WARROAD, Minn., April 23, 2012 – The woods, lakes and fields of Northwest Minnesota have nurtured an impressive array of business visionaries. Among the giants was the late William S. “Bill” Marvin, who built Marvin Windows and Doors from a small lumberyard into one of the world’s premier window and door manufacturers. Bill Marvin’s exemplary [...]

Permacast® split columns come in two pieces that are used primarily to fit around an existing wood or steel structural support post. With this latest innovation, the company has designed a new aluminum flange system that mechanically fastens both halves of the column together more securely, preventing them from separating.

MAUMEE, OHIO – Does the inside of your home need some freshening up? If you have an hour, even the most novice do-it-yourselfers can brighten up a room with fast out-of-the-box-and-onto-the-house decorative urethane millwork pieces from Fypon, LLC. Lightweight yet durable, these low-maintenance pieces are ideal for quick upgrade projects in every room of the [...]

Canby, Oregon – Bella Fleur Corporation, the first and only to design, develop and manufacture EssenceGlass, our patent pending Solid-Core Architectural Glass™, announces the passing of the National Certified Testing Laboratories impact testing for safety glazing material. Jesse Villarreal, Jr., Bella Fleur’s President & CEO, says, “Our goal is to provide a uniquely beautiful Solid-Core, [...]