Design
Remodelers should forget every city ordinance that requires a certain exterior building material, because they no longer matter
This extrusion does double duty as both a hidden fastener and a deck drainage system
In some cases, specs are separate documents detailing product choices and installation practices. In other instances, the remodeler will put as much product info as will fit on the blueprints. This example is from Otogawa-Anschel Design+Build, in Minneapolis.
Project specification documents have a big impact on a remodeler’s profit. Follow these guidelines to make sure they’re detailed, clear, and accurate.
The New American Remodel is co-sponsored by Professional Remodeler and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The home will be open for tours during the International Builders’ Show in January 2018.
Transforming a 1930s Orlando home into a showcase of contemporary living
Image features the Easy Drain from Easy Sanitary Solutions
A more-is-less trend that's leading to much sleeker showers and sinks
These innovative materials make use of stuff that would otherwise have been thrown away
Meadowlark Design + Build uses this clear graphic to bring homeowners up to speed on what's involved in a remodeling project
A panel sliding system for those who like seeing the outdoors without having to weather the elements
New 3-D Design software that keeps you (even further) ahead of the curve
The second part of our two-part story focuses on the project’s finishes and strategic solutions to real-world construction challenges
Step-by-step instructions on how to display a SketchUp model on top of a photo of the existing space
A total solution for one of the 21st Century's most annoying problems: cord clutter
Italian tile, high on style: Cooperativa Ceramica D'Imola's Tube collection was just one example of handsome large-format tile offerings at this year's Cersaie.
Check out the latest looks and trending textures in Italian tile
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
For the first part of our two-part story, we focus on energy efficiency and practical solutions to everyday construction challenges
For the very young, the very old, and the injured of any age, most homes are an accident waiting to happen
Risk expert says stronger building codes and practices needed
An energy-minded carpenter’s take on when it makes sense to use less wood in a wall—and when it doesn’t
Hansgrohe’s Axor Starck V, known for its signature glass tap, is one victim of product plagiarism.
It’s known as the “anti-prize”