Remodeling has been a bright spot in the homebuilding and design industry, and a recent report by the Harvard Center for Joint Housing Studies suggests that the long-term trend will continue to be favorable. Several factors are converging to produce the positive outlook. First, as Baby Boomers age, the turnover of their homes will generate [...]

There’s a great item by Nancy Egan in the latest issue of Residential Architect magazine with some thoughts on where the residential housing market is going. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a link to an online version. But it’s worth recapping briefly. A key issue for architects to consider is the pig in our [...]

Marvin introduced the Ultimate Replacement Casement nearly two years ago, and the rest of the window industry still hasn’t caught up. The Ultimate Replacement Casement is the clear choice for just about any remodeling job. It’s the only casement with Marvin’s exclusive wash mode, swiveling 140 degrees to let homeowners wash the outside of the [...]

Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors, addressed the benefits of Congressional extension of the homebuyer tax credit in this Associated Press story. “If people are buying a home, they are far more likely to replace products or upgrade products,” she told reporter Stephen Ohlemacher. Marvin has responded to increasing demand for replacement and renovation products with an [...]

Window & Door magazine has named Marvin Windows and Doors’ Ultimate Replacement Casement the most innovative window from a large manufacturer. This is Marvin’s second Crystal Achievement Award in three years. The Venting Picture Window was honored for its innovation in 2006. The Crystal Achievement Awards recognize unique innovations in product technology, manufacturing and marketing. [...]

Marvin’s Ultimate Replacement Casement—the first of its kind among windows—features an exclusive easy wash mode, which allows the outside of the windows to be washed from the inside.