PR May 2006

Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies says the estimated recent growth of homeowner remodeling spending has eased substantially but still remains near its long-term rate of 5 percent.

  Lasco Bathware       Lasco Bathware has partnered with the Los Angeles design firm Blue Design to develop five contemporary baths for its new…

Products being used for today's decks are featured.

As America's population ages, especially the large baby boomer generation, the opportunities for remodeling projects suited to their changing needs grows. Contributing Editor Tom Swartz asks two industry professionals their opinion on how to make the most of the growing market.

The most successful people I know in business and life are continuously learning. As leaders, when any of us stops learning and growing, so will our business.

Professional Remodeler Editor in Chief Michael Morris responds to important questions received from readers.

Here are the five ingredients of an energy- and water-efficient kitchen, no matter its layout, size or amenities. They are all easy to find and install.

Whether a remodeler adheres strictly to the industry's tenets or picks and chooses which remodeling rules to follow is a matter of personal prerogative. The following remodelers stick to the rules of remodeling most of the time; however, they don't hesitate to bend the occasional tenet if doing so benefits their companies.

Housing-oriented charities such as Habitat for Humanity served as the inspiration for John Gonsalves who founded Homes for Our Troops,  which modifies homes for injured servicemen and servicewomen.

The focal point of the master suite is the window wall, which celebrates the beauty, imagination and range of variety within core, basic shapes.