Monthly Archives: May 2012

The new home industry is like the car industry without a bailout: stuck at the bottom with no improvement. Warranty expenses continue to contract, but so does sales revenue. And some companies seem to be artificially managing their accrual levels. … Continue reading →

North Carolinians, like many Americans, are concerned that opening the door to foreign companies will result in the loss of jobs, hurting the economic livelihood of the state and its residents. North Carolina’s elected officials have reflected their concerns on … Continue reading →

Launch Slideshow KBIS Products Preview Play Slideshow >> The countdown to this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show is now in the single digits. As an estimated 20,600 manufacturers, designers, dealers, and custom builders and remodelers prepare to descend on … Continue reading →

Yet lack of knowledge and fear of being monitored remain sources of hesitancy, survey says. The buzz surrounding “smart” home energy management systems is feared to have worn off – but not so fast. A recent survey suggests that with … Continue reading →