July 2016

Features
The once-popular sunken living room gets a modern makeover to one floor level
How Kayleen McCabe is doing her part to address the labor shortage in construction
Held fast in the grip of an ongoing shortage of workers, the remodeling industry is embarking on a series of initiatives to combat the problem
Ridgid brings tool-free accessory change, an LED light, and a variable speed trigger to its multi-tool
A look at what's being offered in this cooking technology from leading manufacturers
As more homeowners discover the advantages of cooking with magnets, this old technology is gaining new fans
A how-to guide for slab-on-grade foundations in either hot or cold climates
Tips for insulating slab-on-grade foundations
If you're threatened with a lawsuit, what you do—and don't do—matters
It’s time remodelers adopted these commonsense measures to protect workers and homeowners from jobsite dust
Remodeling pros name key missteps guaranteed to cause headaches
Benefits include lower CO2 emissions and better air quality
Human behavior author to speak on business leadership, innovation
Beautify floors and walls with these tile offerings that include fabric effects, wood looks, and faux natural stone
After grouting, the matte-finish porcelain floor tiles lost their crisp clean look. What caused it, and was there a way to fix it?
Touchpad controls, clean design, and sleek styling are a great solution for bathrooms that need multifunctional controls
Hey Mr. Sales Rep, what do you have in the trunk of your car? Let’s hope it’s nothing more than a spare tire.
Sometimes taking action to solve a problem changes your life
For a business owner or leader, midyear is an ideal time to replan, revise, and regroup
The number of tradeswomen has remained stagnant over the past decade, yet something else has changed
OSHA's reduced limits for jobsite exposure to crystalline silica is expressed in micrograms per cubic meter. Here's some math to make those numbers more meaningful