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By Matt Weber Each year, professional remodelers and building- product suppliers put their heads together at the Remodeling Show/Deck Expo, where new tools and materials get a showcase and the craftsman that use them get a chance to offer face-to-face feedback. The Extreme How-To staff will be exhibiting at the convention this year in Nashville, TN, so if you make the trip, stop by booth 525 and say hello. In the meantime, here’s a preview of products that will be on display. Deckorators Heritage Decking Two new Deckorators Heritage deck boards bring interior design to outdoor living . Heritage Riverhouse and Heritage Smokehouse composite decking feature detailed embossing that offers the rustic look and feel of distressed wood flooring . The innovative embossing process creates a pattern that does not repeat for at least 12 feet, meaning boards are not only full of rich character, they are also unique. Riverhouse (brown) and Smokehouse (gray) are available in 12-, 16- and 20-ft....

From a crowd- funded smart shovel to a why-didn’t-someone-do-this-sooner scheme for managing traffic in public restroom s, these ideas are noteworthy for creative problem -solving. Here are some of the most intriguing innovations the BD+C community has brought to our attention this year.   1. TRUSS SYSTEM UNDERGIRDS MONUMENTAL STAIR Structure becomes art at a Massachusetts college library To invite exploration of its new academic library, Salem (Mass.) State University selected a light-filled and airy design. The site and program called for deep floor plates , so the Building Team devised a dramatic open staircase as a central feature to help break up the density. The engineering solution consists of a truss that supports the whole stair, with each step created from a triangular box beam that hangs off the truss. Stairs are stringer-free and accented with eye- catching red paint . Glass panels protect users while showcasing the design. The prominent feature is also visible from...

Greenwood bathroom after makeover. Renovating the bathroom that Stephanie and Pat Greenwood ’s four children share had been on their to-do list from the day they bought their home over 11 years ago. We helped to make it a reality by replacing the vinyl flooring and shower surround , installing a new vanity top and faucets, and replacing the toilet and light fixtures . Bathroom Prep Work The whole Greenwood family pitched in and helped by stripping the old wallpaper, and removing the tub surround and vanity top. Watch How to Strip Wallpaper to find out more. Greenwood family stripping wallpaper ." src="http://www.todayshomeowner.com/television/files/2015/04/848-bath-basics-family-bathroom-remodel-3-stripping-wallpaper.jpg" alt=" Greenwood family stripping wallpaper ." width="510" height="250" class="size-full wp-image-23443" /> Greenwood family stripping wallpaper . After any holes in the walls had been patched, joint compound ...