The Appraisal Institute warns home buyers that not all home renovations enhance property values. Minor kitchen remodels rate as one of the highest returns on investment.
Net sales for Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. rose to $1.10 billion in the fourth quarter, a gain of 16% compared to the same period in 2012. An improved housing market and growing demand for home products helped contribute to the home and security products company's gains.
MasterBrand's parent company, Fortune Brands Home & Security, commissioned a study revealing the importance of identifying peak points during remodeling projects to ensure success as well as referrals and rehires.
Kitchen cabinetry and bathroom design and remodeling trends from Houzz and NKBA see neutral colors, white painted cabinets, transitional door and drawer styles, glass backsplashes and LED lighting. The 2014 Wood Industry 2014 Almanac, coming December 2013, will recap this and other key data.
Creative Kitchen and Bath, specializing in St. Louis kitchen design, is pleased to announce an expansion of its line of kitchen cabinets starting in September.
Cabinetry manufacturer Masco Corp. (NYSE: MAS) sales rose 10% second quarter, accelerated by the strength of new home construction in North America – which grew even faster, at 11%. International sales rose 7%.
Express Kitchens, a manufacturer of cabinets and countertops, has entered into a partnership with Capital Work Force to provide technical training and employment opportunities to inner-city unemployed.