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  •  Products 
  •  Garrow Reality Story – Part 2 
  •  Tips for Building “Green” 
  •  Featured Products 
  •  Reality Home Building: The Jorgenens Finish 
  •  Bathroom Trends 
  •  Reality Homebuilding 2 
  •  New Kitchen Products 
  •  Kitchen Trends 
  •  Reality Home Building: Part I 
  •  Lavelle Finale! 
  •  Home Tech Products 
  •  High-Tec Home Life 
  •  Lavelle Reality Building: Part III 
  •  Modifications 
  •  Home Products 
  •  Schwemmer Finale 
  •  Lavelle Reality Building: Part II 
  •  Home Building: Challenging and Fun 
  •  FInding a Reputable Builder 
  •  Home Products 
  •  Reality Home Building: The Schwemmer's 
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  •  Bathroom Trends 2008 
  •  Meet Hip and Gable Builders 
  •  REALITY HOME BUILDING FINALE 
  •  The Final Steps of Homebuilding 
  •  Home Products 
  •  Find the exterior that best suits your style! 
  •  Reality Home Building: Part II 
  •  Outdoor Kitchens: Enjoy nature....take cooking and dining outdoors! 
  •  Kitchen Trends: The newest gadgets make your kitchen efficient and environmentally friendly! 
  •  Kitchen Organization: Get it together and put it in its place!  
  •  Products for Custom Homes 
  •  Plan Modification - Making your Home Fit Your Lifestyle 
  •  Luxurious Bathrooms 
  •  Introducing Reality Home Building 
  •  Home Theatre 
  •  Bath Products - Latest and Greatest 
  •  The Spa Experience 
  •  Gardner Dream Home 
  •  Hot Products 
  •  Design with Light 
  •  Find Your Signature Style 
  •  Kitchen Design 
  •  Kitchen Countertops 
  •  Bathroom Trends 
  •  Exciting Exteriors 
  •  Let’s Be Direct 
  •  Picture This 
  •  Kitchens and Baths 
  •  Amenities Aplenty 
  •  Versatile Spaces 
  •  Hidden Spaces 
  •  Outdoor Living 
  •  Private Screening 
  •  Working From Home 
  •  Fireside Chat 
  •  Smart Homes 
  •  Stock to Custom 
  •  Exterior Style 
  •  Exteriors Exposed 
  •  Kitchen Design 
  •  Family Affair 
  •  Visual Grandeur 
  •  Portrait of a Kitchen 

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    Ehance the exterior of your home with these innovative products

    AZEK

    It looks like wood, it works like wood, but it’s something better. AZEK® is the leading brand of cellular PVC trim material offering an unequalled combination of uniformity, durability, workability, and beauty. Available in standard trim boards, bead board, corner board, sheet sizes, and precision crafted millwork, AZEK is ideal for everything from trim to fascia to detailed moldings. AZEK provides a low-maintenance alternative to wood exterior trim and will not rot, split, or crack. It can be used to replace wood in any non-structural application and can be painted to complement any exterior.
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    CLOPAY GARAGE DOORS



    In an era when three car garages are becoming standard in new home construction and door sizes are increasing to accommodate SUVs and recreational vehicles, garage door design matters more than ever in distinguishing the look of a home. Clopay’s new Custom Limited Edition Reserve Collection Line - a series of eight designs based on their most requested custom-order styles - offers both value and curb appeal without the long lead times traditionally associated with one-of-a-kind manufacturing. Each door is built using a four-layer construction method, resulting in a durable, insulated door up to three inches thick.
    www.clopay.com

    JAMES HARDIE
    James Hardie’s industry-leading fiber cement siding is a composite material made from sand, cement and cellulose fibers to create an incredibly durable, long lasting siding that withstands anything Mother Nature throws at it. James Hardie fiber cement siding is designed to last a lifetime, resisting cracking, rotting, hail damage, termites and many other possible problems. All Hardie products are backed by a 50-year warranty and offer the look of wood without the maintenance issues. Patterns available include lap siding, board and batten, shake, panels, trim boards and more.
    www.jameshardie.com

    CERTAINTEED CENTENNIAL ROOFING



    A slate roof. The very idea suggests stateliness, charm and enduring beauty. Now, thanks to Centennial Slate luxury shingles, you can give these old-world characteristics to your home at a real-world cost. Through Certainteed’s patented color application process, Centennial Slate shingles replicate the beautiful colors of blended slate with extraordinary accuracy. They also feature dark edges on the tab of each shingle, a design feature that replicates the deep shadow lines created by real slate and adds to the authentic look.
    www.certainteed.com

    HANSON BRICK



    With unique textures and enduring colors, Hanson Brick provides timeless charm and character. Buildings made of clay brick have been standing for thousands of years – no other exterior cladding lasts as long. As brick ages, it gains even more character. Plus, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a low-maintenance exterior, energy savings, and increased resale value. The appeal of brick endures just as well as its appearance, giving you a strong return on your investment. To see the full range of colors and shapes available, visit www.hansonbrick.com.

    JELD-WEN AURORA DOORS
    The realistic wood-grain textures and attention to detail of the doors from the Aurora Collection by Jeld-Wen combine the beauty and warmth of wood with the durability of fiberglass. They series blends authentic architectural design with state-of-the-art technology to produce exquisitely beautiful doors that will withstand the harshest weather in any climate. Door designs within this collection include charming European styles, rugged Craftsman designs, Traditional and Modern doors.
    www.jeld-wen.com



    CORONADO STONE
    Stone veneer is a finish that is increasing in popularity. Coronado Stone is the leading manufacturer of precast lightweight concrete veneers. They offer dozens of different patterns ranging from dry stack to European to ledge stone to irregular shaped stones. In addition, there are numerous color choices within each pattern, ensuring that you will find a stone to fit any project. Our Reality Home Building family, the Sanders, chose Coronado stone to accent their new home. See more photos on page 15.
    www.coronado.com


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