October 2017

Features
Remodelers will be among the first called upon to start rebuilding
We messed up
Maybe, depending on circumstances
A trim system that solves one of PVC’s main challenges
This is one way for remodelers to streamline operations and align expectations—just make sure you provide enough detail
Tint that responds more to heat than money
It may look straightforward, but tremendous research went into creating this faucet
An interior chase on an exterior wall is an often-overlooked source of major air leaks
A pair of salvaged corbels inspires the trim design for a replacement entry door
Four remodeling industry veterans’ thoughts on transparency
The prequalifying conversation is essential to prevent remodelers from wasting valuable time
For the first part of our two-part story, we focus on energy efficiency and practical solutions to everyday construction challenges
Randy Burton is picky about exterior products, but he likes this cedar-look polypropylene shake
Combine a point laser and a rotary laser, throw in a range of handy features, and you get this Makita product
Is all this publicity worth $75,000?
This simple checklist will help you plan for a successful 2018
For the very young, the very old, and the injured of any age, most homes are an accident waiting to happen
On home improvement estimates, feeling ripped off, and transparency
Why you should become not just another remodeler but an “authority” in the field