Series 200 door hardware is designed to hold sliding and pocket doors of up to 300 pounds and folding doors of up to 125 pounds. The hardware features four-wheel ball-bearing ...
Also See: When Mold Attacks Although most remodelers will be inconvenienced at best by any mold problems they encounter, the concerns about mold hazards present opportunities...
DuPont Wall Surfaces are 3-millimeter acrylic surfaces designed to create shower walls, wet walls and tub surrounds that are free of grout lines, resistant to mold and mildew,...
TimberTopper deck covers can be fastened into place over existing planks to upgrade or repair wood decks. The covers are made by converting polymers and recycled wood into a moisture...
BlackMaxx surface preparation tools have electrocoated carbon steel blades designed to resist chemicals, corrosion and wear. The line ranges from 11/2-inch putty knives to 10-...
The Allura line of shower and tub/shower systems features the company’s Temptrol pressure-balancing anti-scald valve. Systems are available in various configurations and finishes...
The ProTalk XLS is a two-way radio designed specifically for job-site communications. The palm-size device has a 4-mile range and transmits UHF signals. Features include voice...
Remodelers can turn a 6-inch caliper into a protractor with the Angle Master Pro 6i. To measure an unknown angle, position the product in or around the angle, and then look up...
The Wyoming Collection features solid hardwood construction; six-way adjustable, hidden hinges; a full-access drawer glide system; and dovetail drawers made of fully finished,...
As a major sign that “green” has become mainstream for remodelers and builders, an energy- and resource-efficient truss plant has been built in Santa Maria, Calif., by the 83-...
The company has introduced six new floor, wall and countertop tile designs. Pictured is the Sun Valley style in Silver Birch (Sun Valley also is available in Navajo Cream, Sage...
The Healthy Bathroom System consists of three products designed to eliminate mold, mildew, bacteria and odors from the bathroom. FreshVent vents airborne bacteria, viruses and...
CraneBoard solid-core siding is designed to combine the appearance of wood, the impact resistance of fiber-cement, and the installation ease and durability of vinyl. The foam ...
Mocha Ice (pictured) and Winter Morning are additions to the Mount Vernon line of decorative wall panels. Like the line’s 14 other styles, they feature a medium-density fiberboard...
Luxaire’s Performance Plus line now includes a 13 SEER split-system air conditioner. The unit, which meets Energy Star requirements, can cut energy use by up to 55% compared with...
The Natural Gloss bathtub is made of solid Veritek, a composite material with a smooth, glossy surface that has no coating to chip or crack because the color is molded throughout...
The ECO-Buck insulating concrete form system is waterproof, will not warp and resists insects, the company says. The field-engineered PVC buck system works with any concrete wall...
Solid wood, like this 3/4-inch Canadian maple strip floor, is moisture-sensitive and should be installed above grade.More options make for tougher decisions, as anyone who...
GE's Six Sigma Glossary CTQ, Critical to Quality or Critical “Y”: element of a process or practice with a direct impact on its quality. Defect: Failing to deliver what the customer...
With easy-to-use Web development software and a plentiful supply of Web designers, creating a Web site has become viable for small remodeling companies. Many potential ...
New water heaters balance pressure in the flue with that in the room to prevent gasses from spilling into the room.Whenever your project includes replacing a gas water heater...
ADA standards not universal With increasing emphasis on universal design as the general population ages, more remodelers are encouraging their clients to consider incorporating...
Kim SweetQuality is an overused adjective, one that has been taken out of context so often that it has lost its meaning. Like unique, a word that should be applied only ...
Sometimes it’s easier to do a tear-down or to let an existing building stand empty rather than jump through the hoops required by complicated, out-of-date local building codes...
Mastic is the gooey sealant you should be paying your HVAC contractor a little extra for so that he puts it, instead of tape, on all joints in your ductwork. Its benefits include...
Requests for an in-home recording studio might not seem unusual for remodelers in and around Los Angeles, but what about the rest of the country? This type of project is...
Before the 1930s, most masons used a lime putty mortar that takes a long time to dry and harden. The most common reason for using this softer mortar, which contains limestone...
The recently released version 8.0 of Chief Architect offers users a number of new features. One aimed specifically at remodelers lets users create custom materials lists...
The debate over wood versus steel for home framing heated up in the early 1990s when the cost of framing lumber doubled in just a few months. That, coupled with the decreasing...
A few years ago, radiant barriers were the new hot thing. Now in most parts of California, they are the new required thing. As of June 2001, homes in most of California...
Also See: Profit Potential? Controlling moisture in older homes can be difficult and often is one of the problems homeowners want to solve when they begin a remodeling ...
Related Information The Financials Project Snapshot Before & After Floor Plans Time Line and Payment Schedule Even now, more than a year after he completed the Blomberg...
The first part of this two-part series focused on business and investment alternatives to a core business of professional remodeling. This part features cash flow and funding...