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We spoke with three manufacturers to get the scoop on what we have to look forward to at the 2020 IBS/KBIS
The 2020 New American Remodel shows how modern design can appeal to traditional sensibilities
Four decks from four different deck builders, celebrating unique design and exceptional execution
Not surprisingly, the old deck was full of splinters, so we made sure to replace it with a composite to avoid the same issues down the road.
CabinetWright was one of the first lines available to our clients, and to this day it’s still one of our most popular.
340 contestants will ultimately take home a BLAZE laser measuring kit
A recent study uncovers anticipated shopping behaviors of Pros leading up to their busiest shopping season
Beauty meets performance and fine design in this Arizona home
The Model ReModel projects are all but complete
The 2020 New American Remodel is a masterful example of modern design customized for one particular site
5 trends in smart home technology for remodelers to keep on their radar in 2020 and beyond
"You won’t see the lighting strip, but you will still get the benefits of an illuminated pathway when you have to get up in the middle of the night."
"Normally we’d pay four times the amount for this kind of look..."
Trowel-on flashing is a good solution for fat-wall openings into which windows are partly or fully recessed
The crew sheathed the walls with ZIP System panels from Huber Engineered Woods. ZIP System panels have an air- and moisture-resistive barrier that, when used with ZIP System Flashing Tape, protects against air and water intrusion. Theflashing tape is very sticky, and technique matters. Tape in a sequence that creates overlaps that promote moisture drainage: lowest horizontal seams first; then vertical seams immediately above, overlapping at the intersections; then the next course of horizontal seams; and so on.
This retirement home packs a lot of quality construction into a small space
The goal was to transform a compact A-frame into a spacious mountain retreat. The first floor featured a dramatic, vaulted living space with mountain views. But the U-shaped kitchen layout squeezed traffic in the house between the peninsula and a narrow set of stairs. The master bedroom, which was downstairs as well, needed more square footage.
Upstairs, the steeply sloped A-frame roof cut headroom dramatically, so the bedrooms felt cramped. The homeowners wanted a master suite up top. Architect Doug Walter had his work cut out for him.
We are featuring two projects this year—on opposite sides of the country
A miter saw built like no other
Though stylish and popular with homeowners, open-concept floor plans (and their lack of acoustic barriers) can make for much noisier homes if done incorrectly.
3 tips for reducing sound transference in open-concept remodeling projects
There’s no pre-installation necessary—attach the clip’s legs onto the joist, slide the clip into the groove, place the adjacent board, and drive the fastener into place.
The company has taken note of the growing popularity of their frameless model, and quickly adjusted—every door is available on the frameless box, and specific training is offered to those installing the frameless product.