One of the biggest issues remodelers face is how to value and sell their business. Initial response—it’s not easy. Secondary response—it can be done. There are myriad issues here...
Our use of a virtual showroom continues to be one of the main reasons clients want to do business with our company, Design Build Pros, based in Toms River, N.J. In the year since...
After leading the remodeling industry out of a crippling recession, kitchen and bath projects continue to be the main driver of a remodeler’s margin almost four years later. Because...
Planning a bathroom requires knowledge about many concepts related to people and their houses. The designer must draw on information about plumbing and electrical systems, bathroom...
The home improvement/remodeling business is front-end loaded with perceptions of why consumers buy or don’t buy. Issues such as the economy, the uncertainty of the times, homeowners...
Whether windows are completely torn out or simply replaced during a remodeling project, the results can impact an entire home. “Your window choice is the one decision you make...
Our PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s top professionals. This month we asked, “What can be done to keep employees focused on the success of your ...
Decorative and durable, Fypon polyurethane window and door trim can be used on the interior and exterior of homes and commercial projects. Available in a wide range of styles ...
This series of vinyl windows from Simonton feature a classic frame design with high energy-efficiency and long-lasting beauty. ProSolar low-E glass with argon gas is standard;...
This new trimboard product is similar to the Versatex Max extruded cellular PVC sheet, offering the convenience of dimensional lumber with different widths for easier handling...
This new laminated glass from Velux—which will debut on its No Leak Solar Powered Fresh Air Skylights in 2014—offers cleaner, quieter, and safer operation. A super-thin coating...
Uponor offers two different radiant floor heating solutions for remodels and retrofits. The Radiant Ready 30E is a complete radiant mechanical room designed in a compact, preassembled...
This new spiral staircase line is designed to work in tandem with other pre-existing Trex decking and railing systems to create one system. A lip-up tread design ensures space...
Three new pattern suites have been added to Top Knobs’ Chareau Collection of bathroom hardware: Reeded (2 knobs, 5 pulls, and 1 appliance), Chalet (1 knob, 5 pulls, and 1 appliance...
The Legacy Collection is the latest update to TimberTech’s Earthwood Evolutions line of capped composite decking, designed to bring the indoor look of hand-scraped wood to the...
Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, Strata Mat from Laticrete is a next-generation, high-performance uncoupling mat for use under ceramic tile and stone installation...
This new, modern collection from Sea Gull Lighting melds a variety of features together to create a sophisticated look. The three-light chandelier—with gently waved, chrome-finished...
A unique condensing design with two heat exchangers gives these tankless Rinnai water heaters greater energy savings for residential applications, with an Energy Factor rating...
Poggenpohl’s Core Ash wood veneer features an expressive grain pattern and combines well with the company’s Sand Grey matte lacquer cabinetry for a kitchen design inspired by ...
Ideal for the bathroom, these interior sun-control fabrics from Shearweave by Phifer reduce solar heat and glare while still allowing natural light into the room. Each sheet is...
This Energy Star-rated ceiling fan from Panasonic includes the Veri-Boost feature to ensure designed airflow is achieved without compromising style. EcoVent can be used to comply...
The latest addition to Owens Corning’s ProPink EcoTouch insulation line boasts a designated R-value of 20 for a 5-½-foot wall cavity, in compliance with the most up-to-date building...
LP SmartSide Trim and Siding combine the beauty of cedar grain texture with the durability of an engineered wood product. They cut with standard woodworking tools and are lightweight...
Homeowners can customize their own faucets from a choice of three spouts and three handles in this collection from Kohler. All pieces sport a traditional, turn-of-the-century ...
Isenberg recently launched this new contemporary faucet, which is now available for sale in the U.S. It features an Italian-made sprayer from AMFAG, German-made ceramic disc cartridges...
This range of polyurethane construction adhesive foaming gel products provides eight times the coverage of standard cartridge adhesives across a wide array of applications and...
Africa and Waterfall are the newest additions to Arizona Tile’s line of wood-look, plank-style porcelain tiles. Crafted in Italy and available in four colors, each tile features...
ProVia’s Signet line of fiberglass entry doors has strong hardwood stiles and rails dovetailed at each corner. The professional-class doors are hand-stained and customizable with...
WoodTrac’s new reach-in wood closets are made from the same materials and finishes as its full-size, walk-in closet line and are meant as an upgrade to wire closets throughout...
The new Whirlpool Induction double oven free-standing range features efficient cooking technology and easy cleaning. The large 6.7-cubic-feet capacity, with a 2.4-cubic-feet upper...
Screw Products Inc.’s new line of drywall screws are available in six sizes, ranging from a #6-by-1 1/8 inch to a #8-by-3 inch and feature both fine and coarse threads. The screws...
The L.E. Smith Co. has launched its VanitEase line of affordable bathroom vanities. The stone vanities provide quick and clean installation and are available in Caesarstone Quartz...
This new shower system from TOTO includes overhead rain showers, handshowers, and bodysprays. The overhead rain shower uses air-injection technology to increase the volume of ...
At 72 inches by 40 inches, this new bathtub from Kallista is large enough for two, with a slotted overflow that allows a deep soaking experience; a centered side drain further...
Geberit offers two new entries in the bath waste and overflow (BWO) category. The PushControl BWO opens and closes the drain with a simple push and is adaptable to different bathtub...
Villeroy & Boch created this new design material by combining quartz and acrylic, which allows for greater flexibility in tub construction. The non-porous material retains...
First introduced in the U.S. in 1998, the updated Starck 2 line from Duravit includes a new washbasin, tub, and shower trays. The ceramic washbasin—now ovular instead of circular...
This new tub filler is the first released by Delta. The company’s MultiChoice Universal Valve cartridge system, which allows functional and stylish trim changes without changing...
The simple design of this new collection from Danze offers a contemporary look for any bathroom. The collection includes single-handle and widespread faucets and tub/shower variations...
These new solid brass freestanding tub fillers from Brizo can be selected to fit any style of bathroom, with single- and double-handle options and a wide variety of finishes. ...
Part of MTI’s Boutique Collection, this new tub features an asymmetrical, organic shape that appears to change shape as the viewing angle changes. Manufactured in MTI’s proprietary...
This shower chair from Moen Home Care offers safety in the shower with easy, no-hassle assembly—simply snap the back and legs in place. It fits most tubs and showers and also ...
