Stick It: DriTac 7500 Eco-Urethane floor adhesive is free of volatile organic compounds and odor, so it can be used in areas where other products are restricted, DriTac Adhesive Group says. The adhesive contains no water and meets EPA requirements. It can be used on a variety of flooring including engineered planks, parquet, and plywood. Cost: 75 cents per square foot. DriTac Adhesive Group. 800-394-9310. www.dritac.com .
Head Case: This new line of showerheads offers three ways for buyers to show their green side. Using a technology the company calls “fluidics,” the units reduce water usage but still give bathers the feel of a high water flow. Heads are available in flow rates of 1.85 gallons per minute (gpm), 1.75 gpm, and 1.6 gpm.
A two-spray unit that allows the user to switch between 1.85 and 2.5 also is available. Cost: $20 to $80. Alsons. 800-421-0001. www.alsons.com .
Modern Amenity: The Tureen direct-vent gas fireplace makes a bold statement. Featuring contemporary styling, the fireplace comes with a double-fired ceramic bowl filled with river rocks and a heat-resistant glass door. It generates up to 26,000 BTU and has an electronic ignition and a digital thermostatic hand-held remote. Cost: $2,899 ($1,395 for optional stainless steel kit). Napoleon Fireplaces. 800-461-5581. www.napoleonfireplaces.com .
Coastal Front: This Coastal Shingle panel is made from 100 percent vertical-grain Western red cedar.
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