Today marks the fourth annual Green Day at the NAHB International Builders’ Show. Marvin Windows and Doors is a proud sponsor as green day is an everyday concept for Marvin. Nestled in the far north woods of Minnesota in the small town of Warroad, Marvin has no choice but to reduce, reuse and recycle as [...]
WARROAD, Minn., January 13, 2011 – Marvin Windows and Doors is proud to introduce an innovative option for energy efficient windows: Tripane with Krypton*. Using proven tripane construction along with the superior insulating properties of Krypton gas, Marvin’s new window option performs to our highest standards ever. “This remarkable window is an example of taking [...]
WARROAD, Minn., Jan. 13, 2011 – Grilles-between-the-glass just got more customizable. Now homeowners can mix and match dozens of color combinations for this popular design feature on all products from Marvin Windows and Doors. Marvin now offers 13 exterior and four interior grille colors, available on all of the company’s industry-leading wood and aluminum clad [...]
We’re exploring the jungle that is the International Builders’ Show. Windows, doors and patio heaters, oh my. First up: the next generation in outdoor space heaters, Lava Heat.
WARROAD, Minn., January 12, 2011 – Marvin Windows and Doors has re-invented the glider window with modern features and performance that breathe new life into this classic window. Marvin’s Clad Ultimate Glider brings elegance and smooth operation to this versatile unit. With its clean lines and recessed hardware, the Clad Ultimate Glider is sure to [...]
We spoke to designers, architects, builders and others in the home and fashion industries. As we had those conversations, some topics kept cropping up. So, here’s what the experts are talking about: the top trends for 2011 in home building and design. Trend #1: New Life for Old Materials It’s more than merely recycling. It’s [...]
Tomorrow, the 2011 International Builders’ Show gets underway, hosted in Orlando this year by the National Association of Home Builders. As always, it promises to be an exciting gathering of the best the homebuilding industry has to offer, and we’re glad to be a part of it again (stop by booth W1549 to say hi!). [...]
Sarah Susanka, author of the groundbreaking “Not So Big House” series, got a chance to visit her own personal window at the Remodeling Show. Sarah designed this window for the myMarvin Project, and Marvin built it to be installed in her own home in North Carolina. It’s an Ultimate Venting Picture Window, clad in Marvin’s rugged [...]
This is a great product and a wonderful story. James and Wayne Yoson, two contractor brothers from Middlesex, N.J., created the Gutster, a demolition bar that they claim is the best demo tool on the market. And who are we to argue — especially since the DIY Network named it “Coolest Tool of 2009″? This [...]
There are many rugged vehicles on display at the Remodeling Show. Ford and GM are well represented. Many of the display vehicles are tricked out with all manner of shelves, cubbies, drawers — even built-in table saws, cranes and other heavy-duty tools. I was intrigued by the Nissan NV lineup, which will hit the market [...]
