CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 12, 2026--
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has its products featured for the fourth straight season on Dave and Jenny Marrs’ hit HGTV series Fixer to Fabulous. The partnership reflects a shared belief that thoughtfully designed and built homes can have a positive impact on the people who live in them and the communities they are a part of.
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Season 7 follows Cornerstone Building Brands Ambassadors Dave and Jenny Marrs as they transform 12 homes in their hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. Using their construction and design expertise, the pair incorporates each family’s story to reimagine their spaces into forever homes, complete with design choices that feel personal, comforting and functional. This season features some of the show’s biggest projects yet and highlights a curated selection of industry-leading windows, doors, siding and accessories from the Cornerstone Building Brands portfolio of exterior building product brands hand-picked by Dave and Jenny — Ply Gem ®, Simonton Windows & Doors ® and Mastic ® by Ply Gem Siding & Accessories.
The season will showcase how Cornerstone Building Brands products work together to create a cohesive home exterior that improves curb appeal while optimizing performance and energy efficiency to meet the unique needs of each home and family. “We’re thrilled to continue this meaningful partnership into our newest season,” says Dave Marrs, host of Fixer to Fabulous. “Jenny and I trust the products from Cornerstone Building Brands and have relied on them time and time again. The range of low-maintenance options, ease of use and level of quality they offer help us design home exteriors that not only look great but hold up to the wear and tear of everyday life.”
Gunner Smith, Cornerstone Building Brands’ Chief Executive Officer, said, “At Cornerstone Building Brands, we’re focused on delivering exterior building products that combine quality, performance and design flexibility. Dave and Jenny’s continued use of our brands reflects the trust they place in our portfolio to meet the demands of real projects. We’re proud to see Ply Gem, Simonton and Mastic featured again as they create homes that are built to last.”
Cornerstone Building Brands products being featured throughout season 7 of Fixer to Fabulous include:
The Simonton Windows & Doors ® 5500 Collection is designed to improve whole-home comfort with energy-efficient glass packages and multi-chambered vinyl frames that help limit heat transfer. Its durability and safety performance have earned the 5500 Double Hung window the Good Housekeeping Seal and a 2026 Home Reno award, giving homeowners added confidence in long-term value.
Built with welded frames for strength and stability, the Simonton Windows & Doors ® Contractor Collection provides dependable performance across a wide range of home styles. Multiple configurations and energy-efficient glass options offer both practicality and flexibility for remodels or new builds. The Contractor Double Hung window has also earned the Good Housekeeping Seal for its trusted quality and reliability.
Ply Gem ® MIRA®French Patio Doors combine the visual warmth of real wood interiors with the durability of an aluminum-clad exterior. The doors bring natural light into living spaces while offering enhanced insulation and security through multi-point locking systems.
Ply Gem ® MIRA ® Series Windows blend traditional craftsmanship with modern performance. Wood interiors elevate interior design, while the aluminum exterior helps withstand weather. Insulated glass and precision-built frames support energy efficiency and long-term structural reliability.
Engineered to resist fading, warping and weather-related wear, Mastic ® by Ply Gem Vinyl Siding is built for long-lasting curb appeal with minimal upkeep. Offered in a wide array of thicknesses, profiles and textures, Mastic ® vinyl siding has panels to fit any design style and project need.
Mastic ® Cedar Discovery ® Shake and Shingle Siding panels replicate the grain and texture of hand-cut cedar using engineered polymer technology. They provide the look of natural wood with virtually no maintenance, resisting moisture, rot and pests while preserving consistent color and shape over time.
Mastic ® by Ply Gem Soffit improves ventilation in attics and rooflines, helping reduce moisture and regulate temperature — two key factors in extending the life of a home’s exterior. It also adds a clean, finished look to eaves, porches and overhangs.
Ply Gem ® Performance Metals Aluminum Fascia protects exposed wood while maintaining a smooth, finished appearance. Its durable, low-maintenance construction performs reliably across a range of climates to support long-term exterior protection.
Ply Gem ® Trim and Moulding: Manufactured from durable PVC, these versatile trim boards and moulding details resist warping and moisture absorption. They install easily with standard tools and can be painted to match or complement siding, adding clean architectural detail that supports long-term exterior performance.
Ply Gem ® Fence and Railing Vinyl Railing adds safety and style to outdoor living spaces with a low-maintenance material designed to withstand the elements. Multiple styles and profiles give homeowners flexibility to match their home’s aesthetic without frequent upkeep.
Season 7 of Fixer to Fabulous airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on HGTV, with Cornerstone Building Brands products featured throughout the season:
For specific product information, visit:
www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com
www.simonton.com
www.plygem.com
www.mastic.com
For more information on Cornerstone Building Brands’ partnership with Dave and Jenny Marrs, visit: www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com/marrs
ABOUT CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate Governance & Responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Dave and Jenny Marrs feature Ply Gem®, Simonton Windows & Doors® and Mastic® by Ply Gem Siding & Accessories products from Cornerstone Building Brands in season 7 of HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nationwide protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy as it has shut down the internet and telephone networks.
Tehran is still reeling from a 12-day war launched by Israel in June that saw the United States bomb nuclear sites in Iran. Economic pressure, which has intensified since September when the United Nations reimposed sanctions on the country over its atomic program, has sent Iran's rial currency into a free fall, now trading at over 1.4 million to $1.
Meanwhile, Iran's self-described “Axis of Resistance” — a coalition of countries and militant groups backed by Tehran — has been decimated since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in 2023.
A threat by U.S. President Donald Trump warning Iran that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters” the U.S. “will come to their rescue," has taken on new meaning after American troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran.
“We're watching it very closely,” Trump said Sunday. “If they start killing people like they have in the past, I think they're going to get hit very hard by the United States.”
Here's what to know about the protests and the challenges facing Iran's government.
More than 390 protests have taken place across all of Iran’s 31 provinces, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported Friday. The death toll had reached at least 42, it added, with more than 2,270 arrests. The group relies on an activist network inside of Iran for its reporting and has been accurate in past unrest.
Understanding the scale of the protests has been difficult. Iranian state media has provided little information about the demonstrations. Online videos offer only brief, shaky glimpses of people in the streets or the sound of gunfire. Journalists in general in Iran also face limits on reporting such as requiring permission to travel around the country, as well as the threat of harassment or arrest by authorities. The internet shutdown has further complicated the situation.
But the protests do not appear to be stopping, even after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday said “rioters must be put in their place.”
The collapse of the rial has led to a widening economic crisis in Iran. Prices are up on meat, rice and other staples of the Iranian dinner table. The nation has been struggling with an annual inflation rate of some 40%.
In December, Iran introduced a new pricing tier for its nationally subsidized gasoline, raising the price of some of the world’s cheapest gas and further pressuring the population. Tehran may seek steeper price increases in the future, as the government now will review prices every three months. Meanwhile, food prizes are expected to spike after Iran’s Central Bank in recent days ended a preferential, subsidized dollar-rial exchange rate for all products except medicine and wheat.
The protests began in late December with merchants in Tehran before spreading. While initially focused on economic issues, the demonstrations soon saw protesters chanting anti-government statements as well. Anger has been simmering over the years, particularly after the 2022 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody that triggered nationwide demonstrations.
Iran's “Axis of Resistance," which grew in prominence in the years after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq, is reeling.
Israel has crushed Hamas in the devastating war in the Gaza Strip. Hezbollah, the Shiite militant group in Lebanon, has seen its top leadership killed by Israel and has been struggling since. A lightning offensive in December 2024 overthrew Iran’s longtime stalwart ally and client in Syria, President Bashar Assad, after years of war there. Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels also have been pounded by Israeli and U.S. airstrikes.
China meanwhile has remained a major buyer of Iranian crude oil, but hasn't provided overt military support. Neither has Russia, which has relied on Iranian drones in its war on Ukraine.
Iran has insisted for decades that its nuclear program is peaceful. However, its officials have increasingly threatened to pursue a nuclear weapon. Iran had been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels prior to the U.S. attack in June, making it the only country in the world without a nuclear weapons program to do so.
Tehran also increasingly cut back its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, as tensions increased over its nuclear program in recent years. The IAEA's director-general has warned Iran could build as many as 10 nuclear bombs, should it decide to weaponize its program.
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran has yet to begin a weapons program, but has “undertaken activities that better position it to produce a nuclear device, if it chooses to do so.”
Iran recently said it was no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country, trying to signal to the West that it remains open to potential negotiations over its atomic program to ease sanctions. But there's been no significant talks in the months since the June war.
Iran decades ago was one of the United States’ top allies in the Mideast under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who purchased American military weapons and allowed CIA technicians to run secret listening posts monitoring the neighboring Soviet Union. The CIA fomented a 1953 coup that cemented the shah’s rule.
But in January 1979, the shah fled Iran as mass demonstrations swelled against his rule. Then came the Islamic Revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, which created Iran’s theocratic government.
Later that year, university students overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, seeking the shah’s extradition and sparking the 444-day hostage crisis that saw diplomatic relations between Iran and the U.S. severed.
During the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, the U.S. backed Saddam Hussein. During that conflict, the U.S. launched a one-day assault that crippled Iran at sea as part of the so-called “Tanker War,” and later shot down an Iranian commercial airliner that the U.S. military said it mistook for a warplane.
Iran and the U.S. have seesawed between enmity and grudging diplomacy in the years since. Relations peaked with the 2015 nuclear deal, which saw Iran greatly limit its program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. But Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the accord in 2018, sparking tensions in the Mideast that intensified after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media shows protesters dancing and cheering around a bonfire as they take to the streets despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.(UGC via AP)
FILE -A student looks at Iran's domestically built centrifuges in an exhibition of the country's nuclear achievements, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
FILE - An Iranian security official in protective clothing walks through part of the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the Iranian city of Isfahan, on March 30, 2005. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
FILE - A customer shops at a supermarket at a shopping mall in northern Tehran, on Sept. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
FILE - Current and pre-revolution Iranian banknotes are displayed by a street money exchanger at Ferdowsi square, Tehran's go-to venue for foreign currency exchange, in downtown Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
FILE - People cross the Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) street in Tehran, Iran, on Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
FILE - Protesters march on a bridge in Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 29, 2025. (Fars News Agency via AP, File)
People wave national flags during a ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the late commander of the Iran's Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone attack in 2020 in Iraq, at the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
