Resources for Home Owners, Builders & Designers
U.S. Dept. Of Energy ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was created to help consumers easily identify products, homes, and buildings that save energy and money, and help protect the environment. As the government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the ENERGY STAR label identifies highly efficient products and designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings.
Efficient Windows Collaborative Alliance To Save Energy Project
This site provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use.
Electricity Saving Tips
A website that shows homeowners how they can slash their electricity bill by 46% and save hundreds of dollars a year, all while helping the environment.
Alphabetical Index of Listings
Antiques
Appliances
Architectural / Engineering
Art & Photography
Associations (not HBAs)
Bath & Bed
Cabinets
Decorating
Doors
Electrical
Energy Efficiency
Exterior Finishes
Floors
Furniture
Garage / Other Structures
Garden
Hardware
Home Accents
Home Builder Associations
Home Building
Home Design
Home Improvement & Renovation
Home Safety & Security
HVAC & Environmental Systems
Kitchen
Lawn
Lighting
Mold Info & Prevention
Moving
Painting & Wall Finishes
Patio
Plumbing
Pools & Spas
Roofing
Storage & Organization
Sun Rooms
Suppliers
Tools
Trim / Architectural Refinements
Window Certification
Window Replacement
Window Screens & Treatments
Window Testing & Certification
WDMA - Window And Door Manufacturers Association / Hallmark Certification Program
The WDMA Hallmark Certification Program gives specifiers a method of identifying windows, doors and skylights which are manufactured in accordance with WDMA standards. The WDMA Hallmark is considered a mark of excellence among architects, contractors and other specifiers and is accepted industry-wide. WDMA Standards are referenced by HUD/FHA in their Minimum Property Standards and by many other government agencies in their construction specifications.
National Fenestration Ratings Council
Your one-stop shop for fair, accurate and credible information on the energy performance of windows, doors and skylights.
Suppliers
Bay World Manufacturing
Welcome to Bay World, America's Finest Manufacturer of Custom Bay, Bow and Garden Window Frames.
Guardian Industries
World leader in Glass, Automotive and Building Products Sciences.
Truth Hardware
Designers and Manufacturers of quality operating hardware for windows, patio doors and skylights.
GU Hardware
Manufacture of door hardware.
Veka Inc.
"When VEKA says that we are the world's leading producer of vinyl extrusions, we have over 30 years of experience to back us up. With facilities in eleven different countries,we are established worldwide."
The William L Bonnell Company
The William L Bonnell Company is a full service aluminum extruder offering a variety of alloys, finishes, fabrication options and casting capabilities.
Custom Glass
Serving the glazing industry using the finest materials and processes commercially available worldwide.
Home Builder Associations
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.
Home Builders Association of Kentucky
The Kentucky branch of the Home Builders Association.
Home Builders Association of Owensboro
The Owensboro, KY chapter of the Home Builders Association.
Audubon Area Home Builders Association
The AAHBA is affiliated with the State and National HBA Associations and serves Henderson and Union counties in Western Kentucky.
Indiana Lumber and Builders' Supply Association
The Indiana branch of the Home Builders Association.
Southwestern Indiana Builders Association
The Southwestern Indiana Builders Association (SIBA) serves as the voice for the housing industry in Southwestern Indiana.
Other Associations
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is to influence the development of a favorable business climate that ensures the regional community's economic vitality.
Architectural & Engineering
ARCAT - Find Building Product Information Fast
Fast + Easy Access to 300,000 pages of Building Product Information for the Architectural and Spec Writing Communities. Specs, CAD Details.
Resources for Attorneys
If you are you looking for a building or construction contractor in the United States you will find it here. This is a directory of U.S. contractors that maintain internet websites. Also lists products and manufacturers.
Ryan Links - Specification Resource for Architects and Engineers
Windows links for architects in 16 division master format. (Specification General Product Execution) Architectural links to building manufacturers & associations involved in the construction industry.
4specs
Quickly access over 12,000 manufacturer's websites for the construction product specifications, CAD details and CSI-formatted specs you need for your project.
Home Building
Construction Resources: Websites4Contractors
A web design and marketing firm specializing in providing lead resources and business solutions for all building and construction professionals.
ConstructionCompany.com
Construction Company.com showcases famous commercial construction projects, and provides a directory of industry-recognized commercial construction companies in several different categories.
HomeExpo
Home Improvement, Remolding and Building Directory. Directory listings on wide range of products and services for the building and remodeling industry.
Jamar Properties Inc - NC Custom Homes
Jamar Properties offers custom built homes and remodeling services in North Carolina. We will custom build any plan to suit your needs. Jamar Properties helps customers build their own custom homes.
Home Improvement
Home Improvement Directory
Search for Construction Trades in over 4000 cities for free with no sign up. We offer low cost effective marketing solutions for those in the construction industry. Free Directory Listings.
Home Improvement Ideas
Replacement windows, remodeling ideas, doors, patios, siding, lawn and garden, home alarm systems, and more.
Water Damage Restoration
Emergency Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation services 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Home Design
CAD Software
PunchCAD offers state-of-the-art tools for creating and editing CAD drawings. Both 3D and 2D autocad software, both Macintosh (Mac) and PC.
House Plan Centre. Find your Perfect Home Design and Plan.
Finding your Dream House and Home plans has never been easier. From Home Ideas to Home Designs you will find plans, reviews, articles, and news all related to building your next custom project.
Timber Frame & Log Home Source
Timber Frame & Log Home Source is the resource site for log homes, log cabins and log architecture as well as log cabin kits and log home building plans to provide comprehensive information on all aspects of building and maintaining log homes and timber.
Home Safety & Security
Home Security Alarms
24/7 Home Security Monitoring Systems. Fire, burglary, carbon monoxide protection for residential, business, and government backed by the trusted ADT name.
Protective Radiation Eyeware | Lead Aprons
MarShield provides x-ray, radiation & MRI shielding products including sheet lead and lead bricks, lead-lined cabinets, doors, drywall, sheetrock and lead glass, as well as personal protective products such as lead aprons & eyewear. 1-800-381-5335
Window Replacement
Replacement Windows
Replacement Windows Web offers expert knowledge on purchase
and maintenance of replacement windows in a simple manner.
Window Screens & Treatments
A1 Window Treatments - blinds, shutters and more
Everything you need to know about window treatments.
All About Blinds - Your Window Blind, Shutter and Shade Guide
Your guide to finding the perfect blinds and shutters for your windows.
Blindsgalore
Save time and money on custom made windowing coverings. Blindsgalore offers a wide selection of brands and styles that will suit your needs. We offer a low price guarantee and free shipping on all blinds up to 104" wide.
Fashion Window Treatments
Affordable custom made window treatments, bedding, pillows, shower curtains and other home decor. Unique products made to your specifications and shipped to you in 7 days. Free shipping on most orders.
Glass Etching, Etched Glass Doors, Decorative Window Film, LED Signs, Etched Glass Signs
We are Specialists in Glass Etching, Etched Glass Doors, Decorative Window Film, LED Signs, Etched Glass Signs
Retractable Screen Doors
Mirage retractable screens make conventional fixed door and window screens a thing of the past. Mirage screen doors and windows allow the screen material to retract into an aluminum housing when it's not needed.
Window Blinds - Mini, Vertical and Wood Window Blind Guide
Window blinds are well designed treatments that can be custom ordered online in a variety of styles and colors.
Doors
Interior Doors
Zoeller Brothers Custom Woodworking offers some of the finest interior doors, casings, crown molds, bases, & chair rails available.
Trim, Molding, Casing & Architectural Refinements
Architectural Turnings
We specialize in unique wood turnings for home and office. Our products include stair newels and balusters, kitchen island legs, table legs and furniture feet.
Casing
Zoeller Brothers Custom Woodworking offers some of the finest interior doors, casings, crown molds, bases, & chair rails available.
Crown Moldings | Corbels | Dentil Blocks
Decorative molding, crown moulding, ceiling medallions, window casing, other decorative moldings and related trim. Information on installing crown moulding. Manufacturing in Canada and shipping out of Blaine Wa, means great savings for our US customers.
Crown Molding | Flexible Molding
On-line supplier of decorative molding, crown molding, ceiling medallions, window casing, corbels and kneebraces. Information on installing crown moulding
Custom Interior Trimwork - Crown Molding, Base Molding and More
Installation of custom interior trimwork including crown molding, base molding, window casing, door casings, interior prehung doors and more. Serving Eastern Pierce and South King counties of Washington state, including the Puyallup, Tacoma, Edgewood, Sumner, Milton, Fife, South Hill, Bonney Lake, Orting, Federal Way, Auburn and adjacent communities.
Sun Rooms
DIY Conservatories Ltd
Conservatory Manufacturer and Supplier of Self Build DIY Conservatories
Painting & Wall Finishes
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Interior Painting Ideas
Interior-Painting-Ideas.com offers information on faux and sponge painting murals and other interior design painting techniques.
Floors & Flooring
EZ Carpets Natural Flooring
Natural flooring Installation fitting and supply of wool carpet, natural carpet,sisal,jute,seagrass,coir natural carpet floor covering services rug floorcoverings.
Floor Mats Choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor floor mats to protect floors and increase safety.
Flooring
Replacing the flooring in your home is a great way to increase
value to your home. Learn about your options for flooring, carpet, hardwood,
laminate floors and more. Free price quotes!
Luxurious and Handmade Area Rugs by Rugman
Experience the versatility and beauty of luxurious, one-of-a-kind, hand-woven area rugs at extraordinary prices. Each strand of wool is hand-knotted onto a fine cotton foundation to produce each exquisite masterpiece. With over 60 years as a trusted source . . .
Mata Ortiz
Mexican Ceramics
Oriental Rugs - Persian Rugs
Oriental Rugs and Persian Rugs at below wholesale prices. Plus find decorator's tips, rug buyer's guide and oriental rug care instructions. Free shipping in the US.
Restore Hardwood Floor
HardwoodScene strives to provide its consumers information and tips on refinishing wood flooring, engineered floors and the installation of wood flooring.
The Complete Floor & Wall Coatings & Toppings Specialists
Spec-Tec International is a Professional Coating and flooring contractor, Specialising in Chemical and Corrosion-Resistant Coatings and Many Related Services. Epoxy Flooring; non-skid Coatings, Tank Linings Floor Toppings and Coving, Waterproofing, Concrete . . .
Wood Flooring
From the initial design concept though to the completion of your wood floor we offer expert advise designing the correct wood flooring system to meet your requirements and product to meet your budget. From a small hallway to the full design and install . . .
Appliances
Gas Fireplace Inserts
Online resource that explores the benefits and advantages of fireplace inserts and how to choose one for you.
Water Softeners
New no-salt water softener systems.
Cabinets, Storage & Organization
Coat Racks
Coat racks in Oak, Cherry and Maple. Shaker peg racks brass hook wall mounted coat racks.
Kraftmaid Kitchen Cabinet
Whether you are a homeowner or contractor, BuyCabinets.com can save you a significant amount of money on quality kitchen and bath cabinetry by KraftMaid, Kitchen Craft and Riviera cabinetry.
The Perfect Containers for any Material Handling System
Flexcontainer.com sells bins, boxes, totes and other containers for any material handling system. We have the perfect containers for your needs at super low prices.
Wine Racks
Grotto Cellars has a large selection of wine racks made from a variety of materials to compliment your home.
Furniture
Antique Reproduction Furniture MBW Furniture - Direct Importers and Manufacturers specializing in fine furniture, antiques, bars and reproductions. We ship worldwide.
Ashley Milliken Furniture Court Timaru
The focus at Ashley Milliken Furniture Court is 100 % on the customer. With quality product guaranteed, the staff are able to make sure each customer receives personalised service according to their needs.
Bedroom furniture
Finest collection of bedroom furniture in contemporary and traditional style such as platform beds, bed frames, dressers and night stands at attractive prices.
Coffee Tables
Wood, glass, chrome, metal and wood veneer coffee tables.
Secure online ordering. Ships direct to home.
Impressive Furniture Resources
Discover the most impressively designed wood furniture resources for all your home or small office needs
konteaki furniture
Offering a superb range of hand crafted Indian - Mexican pine - Cane furniture - Coffee tables and Oak Furniture.
Modern Contemporary Furniture
Contemporary Modern Furniture and Home Office Furnishings.
Quality Patio Furniture from Sage Teak Furniture
Shop Sage Teak Furniture for patio furniture that is as durable as it is beautiful. Come visit and see how affordable our quality patio furniture really is.
Antiques
Antique prints and maps
Le voyage en papier offers a large selection of antique prints and old maps from all over the world.
Antique Rare | Antique Reproduction
Antique, rare and antique reproduction items are the focus of our antique shop.
Decorating
A1 Budget Tapestries - Exclusive collection of tapestry, European tapestries and wall hangings. Your best choice for tapestries online.
Address Plaques by Whitehall
Leader in exterior home accents and garden decor, including address plaques, house address markers, personalized doormats, wedding and specialty plaques, and memorial markers by Whitehall Products, and EZ Haul carts.
Garden Decor
We carry a large selection of unique and exquisite garden decor at discount and wholesale prices. You'll find water fountains, garden sculptures, garden furniture, birdhouses, bird feeders, plant stands, wind chimes and a host of garden accents.
Outdoor
Rugs
Online retailer of bamboo, woven, contemporary or
traditional outdoor rugs and carpets. Ships direct to home or business.
Tapestry Wall Hangings at Art & Home
Browse and get inspiration from our extensive collection of
over one thousand fine art tapestry wall hangings as well as thousands of
other home decor items.
Upholstry Fabric
I Luv Fabrix sells upholstery fabric below trade wholesale prices.
Home Accents
Indoor Water Fountains
Handcrafted tabletop, floor and wall fountains for any setting.
Outdoor Tiered Fountains, Garden Water Fountains & Birdbaths
Welcome to The Elite World of Fountains and Statuaries. We offer a complete collection of garden fountain, water fountain, outdoor tiered fountain, garden water fountain, wall fountain & statuary art for your home, office & garden.
Soothing Walls: Indoor and Outdoor Water Fountains
Soothing Walls sells beautiful floor and wall fountains for your home, office and garden. Huge selection of water fountains, daily discounts and free shipping.
Water Fountains
Handcrafted indoor water fountains. Artistic wall, floor standing or tabletop works to fit any lifestyle.
Art & Photography
A&A Art, Inc.
Welcome to A&A Art, inc. We are expert picture framers with a wide selection of high end moulding. We also have a large inventory of ready-framed and un-framed art. Our expertise in layout and design has led to a large base of return customers and . . .
David Boag - Nature Photographer
David Boag is a nature photographer that specialises in private commissions including books and other photographic projects. He is not only a photographer but also a writer, lecturer and designer.
Fine Art Nature Photography and Landscape photographs
Inspirational Images, Fine Art Nature and Landscape Photography by Photographer Ken Hornbrook
Nature Photography Naturally
Fine art by renowned Professional Photographer, James H Egbert.
New Zealand Art & Craft
Online art gallery of artworks by New Zealand artists including Maori art, paintings, jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and much more.
Bath & Bed
Bath Tubs For You - Your Guide to Baths
Online guide to choosing, buying and maintaining bathtubs.
Dax - Organic Bedding, Maple Bedroom Furniture, Silk Sheets, Polywood outdoor furniture, SDH Flannel
Silk sheets and luxury bedding, Organic cotton sheets, Polywood patio furniture, Pacific Rim bedroom furniture, Brass Baron fountains, organic cotton sheets and bedding, silk sheets and luxury bedding, organic crib mattresses, organic crib bedding . . .
Enjoy quality down comforters at factory-direct pricing.
Delight in comfort with high quality yet affordable, discount down comforters in summer, winter and year-round fills, that come in various sizes.
Luxury Sheets
Discover the world's finest in luxury bedding, sheets and bed linens from High-thread-count-bed-sheets.com.
Kitchen
Gourmet Cookware
Fine cookware and kitchen appliances at YourCookware.com. Large selection of cookware sets for wedding gifts.
Restaurant Equipment
New and Used restaurant equipment shipped to professionals nationwide. All used items are auctions that start at 99 cents. All new items are shipped directly from the manufacturer.
The complete Interior company fro Kitchens, Bedrooms, and Bathrooms
Increation design, manufacture and install unique kitchens bedrooms and bathrooms, catering for individual needs and lifestyles. A progressive, design led company creating modern and contemporary furniture where choice is never limited and the result
Lighting
Home lighting and Home Décor
Corday Lighting has specialized in home lighting and home decor products since 1967 and is committed to providing unsurpassed service, quality, and value to all of its customers.
Neon Signs | Neon Lights | Business Neon Signs | Custom Neon Signs
Business environments can be very competitive, and your bright business neon light sign will set you apart from the rest of your competitors.
Pendant Systems - Lighting Suspension Specialists
Pendant Systems is a manufacturer of pendants (stems), canopy sets and cable component parts used for fluorescent lighting suspension, track lighting, exit lighing and HID lighting markets.
Portable Industrial Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
Our Portable industrial outdoor lighting solutions use patented technology to reduce shadows and completely eliminate glare. Our HID (High Intensity Discharge) HQI lamps and HMI lamps are 85% more energy efficient than traditional tungsten halogen lamps.
Electrical
Electrical Supplies
Electrical supply products including panels, circuit breakers, wire, conduit, outlets, switches, tools, accessories and more online.
Laserex Technologies
Laserex is an Australian Manufacturer of laser diode modules for industrial and OEM applications. Lasers can come with lines, cross-hairs or spots. Visible red and infrared lasers available in all common powers and wavelengths.
Plumbing
Plumber
Homeserve guarantee that any emergency plumber sent out by us will be CORGI certified and qualified.
HVAC & Environmental Systems
Air Purifiers
Medical grade air purifiers are a great solution for clean air. Hepa air filters remove 99.97% of all indoor pollutants.
OZONE GENERATORS | OZONE GENERATOR TECHNOLOGY | OZONE GENERATOR PRODUCTS
Ozone generators & ozone technology at Bi-Ozone. Ozone generators and ozone generator technology from Bi-Ozone are state of the art ozone products that solve ozone drinking water disinfection and air purification problems. View our ozone generator product.
Mold Info & Prevention
Enview Mold Inspection Virginia, Maryland, DC
Offers indoor air quality testing and Mold Inspection service in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC.
Exterior Finishes
Garage / Other Structures
Pole and Horse Barns, Round Pens, RV Covers, Corral
Offers pole barns, plans, horse barn designs, steel modular horse barns, storage, round pens and saddle racks.
Steel Buildings Pricing, Garage Kits and Metal buildings by American Steel Span Buildings
Economical, durable, easy to erect Steel building kits, buildings on sale, metal buildings, garages and barns, metal roofing, American Steel Span do-it-yourself kits for residential home, farm and steel modular commercial and industrial buildings.
Roofing
Roofing Moody Birmingham AL
Seller & Helms Company offers the highest quality roofing products and workmanship, at the most competitive pricing available.
Insulation
Lawn, Garden & Patio
Adirondack Chairs
Offers adirondack chairs, rockers, swings
& other furniture styles. Secure online ordering.
Garden Sheds, Pool Houses and Cabin Kits by Cabana Village
Use the on-line drag and drop design tool to create a
custom pool cabana or pool house kit. Get instant online pricing and a free
printable copy of your design.
Garden Shed, Wood Cottage, Storage Shed Kits & Plans
We offer a wide variety of outdoor storage sheds, garden sheds, wood cottages and utility enclosures. Buy Step by Step plans and shed kits items from Jamaica Cottage Shop.
Hammocks
Specialty internet retailer offering hammocks,accessories and
rope swings with stands. Secure online ordering.
House Bird
Offering birdhouses, bird feeders, bird baths, seeds and other gardening products.
Outdoor & Patio Furniture
The Cedar Store offers a wide variety of outdoor furniture. Porch Swings, Garden Benches, Picnic Tables, Patio Gliders, Garden Bridges, Gazebos, Arbors, Dining Sets, Patio Umbrellas, and More. Customization Available.
Outdoor Lawn and Garden Furniture - Nostalgic Street Clocks
Outdoor lawn and garden furniture! We specialize in beautifying your home, lawn and garden. An assortment of quality, traditional products to make a grand statement in your home, garden or exterior landscaping!
Paving Stone Design and Installation
Pacific Pavingstone specializes in custom driveway and patio paving stone designs and installation in the Los Angeles area. Over 1000 customer referrals. Featured on HGTV's Landscaper's Challenge.
Porch
Swings
Online retailer offering porch swings, gliders,
hammocks, rocking chairs, canopies and frames. Secure online ordering.
Direct home delivery.
Teak Furniture
Offers teak chairs, tables and dining sets
for indoor and outdoor use. Secure online ordering.
Teak Patio Tables
Top quality name brand teak patio furniture including teak patio tables, benches and much more.
Urban Jungle - Exotic Plants
Exotic and unusual plants including cannas, gingers, bananas, tree ferns, palms, bamboos, aroids and unusual perennials. Online ordering via a secure server.
Moving
Moving Boxes
Moving Home Check List - Great Advice on Truck Rental, Moving Quotes, Moving Boxes, Packing Tips
Pools & Spas
Nationwide Pools
The largest above ground swimming pool dealer in the United States offers actual factory direct pricing.
PoolStore.com
Swimming pool and hot tub spa supplies, equipment and products. Everything you need for your pool and spa including chemicals, toys, games, pumps, heaters, filters, solar blankets, reels, pool liners, safety pool covers, ladders, etc at deep discounts.
Portable Hot Tubs
Hundreds of name brand hot tubs in inventory ready to ship.
Sauna Kit
The best sauna advice on the internet. Sauna help has all the answers, from how to build your own sauna to health concerns with infrared saunas.
Spa Covers
Spa Depot offers a large inventory of hot tubs, spas as well as filters, accessories, supplies and add-ons at great prices, everyday! Visit Spadepot.com today.
Hardware & Tools
Forklift Source
Information and resources dedicated to the forklift and lift truck industry.
Other
NORTH STAR METAL - Precision sheet metal works
North Star Metal is certified ISO 9002 industry leader in precision metal design and sheet Metal production.
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