Doors are growing ever larger, as surface detailing yields to a simpler aesthetic. In 2019, builders will need doors that go big and tall, and light on the paneling and moulding. Patio doors remain in the spotlight and are tracking … Continued
According to a recent Freedonia study, U.S. demand for windows and doors is forecast to grow 4.8% annually to $34.3 billion in 2021. The residential market is expected to offer the best growth opportunities for the country’s window and door … Continued
Choose muntins, glazing, sidelites, and decorative patterns to match the style of your home when buying a new front door. Upgrading the front door is consistently listed among the top home-improvement projects for the greatest return on investment. In addition … Continued
If there is one thing that can immediately let down a new self-build it is the look of the windows. Ask any self-builder what they would have done differently from the design point of view six months after they have … Continued
Most American builders install windows flat on the exterior sheathing (“outies”), although in some exterior-insulation retrofits, replacement windows are installed closer to the interior surface of the wall (“innies”). Even when builders follow window-manufacturer instructions, though, innies and outies still … Continued
Findings from a survey of 130,735 U.S. homeowners on Houzz about their home renovations in 2017 and plans for 2018 Home Renovation Boom Continues: Half of homeowners on Houzz plan to begin or continue renovations in 2018 (51%), with … Continued
Real disposable income, income after adjusted for taxes and inflation, increased 0.6% in January after a 0.2% rise in the prior month. This is the biggest increase since April 2015, as tax reform related bonuses helped income growth in January. … Continued
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes remained unchanged at a healthy level of 72 in February on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Demand conditions are positive, but supply-side construction hurdles need … Continued
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes jumped six points to a level of 71 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the highest reading since June 2005. While builders are … Continued