Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
How to Retrofit Foundation Footings
To make a low-height basement a more comfortable living space, this remodeler digs deeper but needs to add support to do so
Construction
6 Must-Knows for Installing Pocket Doors
Save your sanity: Do it right the first time
Construction Practices
Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
NAHB
Webinar: Project and Trade Management Musts—The New American Remodel 2023
Access the webinar here to learn project and trade management lessons from The New American Remodel 2023
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Vapor Permeance
Understanding how water vapor interacts with building materials is critical to avoiding moisture problems in building assemblies
The New American Remodel
This inspiring modernization of an 80-year-old historical structure holds lessons any remodeler can put to work
Help Hiring Help
Hiring a professional recruiting firm can help remodelers find qualified workers. Here's what you need to know.
Pro Remodeler's Top 10 Articles of 2017
Dormers, kitchen and bath lighting, and roofing warranties were among the topics most sought after this past year
Riding Shotgun
Succession planning and passing the “bus test” ought to be a priority for every remodeling company owner
Feeling Good About Doing Good
The season of giving may be a good time to evaluate how charitable contributions figure into your company’s business model
Easing the Choice Conundrum
Product selection is taking longer and longer. Here’s how to guide the process.
Working ‘In the Cart’
Design meetings that involve every employee generate better results and a deeper understanding of the project