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SHOWHOUSE™ UPDATES CLASSIC CURVES WITH “SAVVY™” NEW COLLECTION

FOR UPSCALE KITCHENS AND BATHS

Latest Suite from ShowHouse Appeals to Traditional Design Sense

Chicago, April 21, 2006 — ShowHouse, the luxury brand of faucets and bath accessories from Moen, introduces the Savvy™ collection, the brand’s newest full suite of classically styled faucets and accessories for upscale kitchens and master baths.

“Even in today’s ever-changing market, traditionally-inspired faucets will never go out of style,” said Patti LaPorte, ShowHouse brand manager. “Savvy updates classic design for a look that retains its traditional appeal while catering to the sensibilities of today’s luxury homeowners.”

Soft, elegant curves are characteristic of the collection and are carried throughout the traditional scroll handles, as well as in the design of the kitchen, bath, and roman tub faucets. The Savvy collection is also the first in the ShowHouse line to feature an all new “brushed bronze” finish.

Brushed bronze is a soft-textured warm and golden finish that reflects the reemergence of gold tones in home décor, particularly in traditional design. Bronze is often the finish of choice for accessories in traditional décor as it coordinates well with popular colors tones, such as, tan, apricot, green, and aubergine. Following this trend, brushed bronze finishes have also recently become popular on light fixtures and in a variety of home accessories.

The Savvy collection also features its own suite of coordinating bath accessories to complement room décor. Bath accessories include a towel ring, a pivoting paper holder, a robe hook, a tank lever, and towel bars.

Savvy is showcased in brushed bronze but is alternatively offered in brushed nickel and chrome finishes. The collection consists of kitchen faucets, a coordinating bar faucet, bath faucets, spa and showering packages, and coordinating accessories.

The Savvy showerhead features Immersion™ Rainshower Technology, designed to concentrate and magnify water’s natural force for optimum rinsing power, increased coverage, and a warmer shower. Savvy showering packages are also available with the all new ExactTemp® three-quarter inch Thermostatic showering valve — the latest in temperature control technology for custom showers. The Savvy collection will be premiered at K/BIS Booth 3417 this week.

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2-2-2 Savvy ShowHouse by Moen

ShowHouse by Moen is a preferred luxury faucet brand for upscale homes. Products are distributed through select high-end showrooms under an exclusive ShowHouse program. Backed by exceptional manufacturer support from the plumbing fixture experts at Moen, ShowHouse products range in style from Zen modern and Hollywood chic to traditional Victorian and Tuscan villa. Visit showhouse. or call 1-877-MOEN-SH1 for product information.

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For more information on Moen visit or call 1-800-BUY-MOEN (800-289-6636). Moen is part of Fortune Brands®, Inc. (NYSE:FO, ) Home and Hardware group – a leading consumer brands company that includes leading cabinetry, door and lock manufacturers such as Therma-Tru®, Masterbrand Cabinets®, Inc. and Master Lock®.

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