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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....

Built in the late 1980s, this Vermont house was burdened by drafts and energy-guzzling appliances. The only "green" was growing on the surrounding 180 acres of countryside. To reach the green expectations of its homeowners, the farmhouse underwent a three-phase renovation while keeping its original footprint. This created a subtle exterior transformation . New galvanized metal roofing in two colors and a cool color palette freshen the look. Airtight insulation, efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and the new metal roofing altered the structure. Additions of efficient metal-clad windows and insulated doors had equal influence on the home's style. Eco-Friendly Remodeling Mudroom Makeover Just inside the front door, the mudroom's mix of open shelving and pullouts manages the gear and mess that accompany country living . Family and guests have a bench to sit on while lacing up their shoes. Throw pillows keep the sunny seat a welcoming scene. Hooks opposite of t...

They say every doorway has a story. And it should! That’s why we’re obsessing over these sliding barn doors lately. While the front door is often provided with the most attention, give some love to the rest of the doorways in your home. Barn sliders are super practical for a number of different rooms and situations (of which you will see below), plus there’s something that just seems a little more polite about them than traditional hinged doors . From modern to rustic, here are some great ideas for installing stylish  sliding barn doors : White Out sliding barn door Bringing Sliding Barn Doors Inside " width="880" height="1142" /> Politely close off a bedroom with a sliding barn door like this one from a beautiful home in Mill Valley, California. Designer, Tineke Triggs, had the walls, trim, and door all painted the same white so the door blends in with its surroundings. We love the contrast between the clean pure white and rich dark wood floors , not to...