Weather Pro stain is designed to carry color pigments deep into wood cells and ensure no surface peeling, cracking or blistering. It also screens out damaging solar rays and protects...
Customers often want wood doors to preserve the original aesthetic of historic homes.When it comes to wear and tear, few components of the home have more rigorous requirements...
In the past, savvy remodelers kept a Polaroid camera on the job site to document job progress or any significant event. Digital cameras take this practice to another level. The...
Kim SweetWhen Professional Remodeler’s editorial advisory board met at The Remodelers’ Show in October, one of our major discussion topics was the magazine’s redesign. One...
Air handler and duct layout: A simplified air-return system cuts down duct leakage.Houses are complex systems. Realize that when you change any significant house part, say...
Gidley’s code of ethics Investigate the quality of subs’ work and their financial stability. Pay suppliers net 10 days upon receipt of invoices. Give staff employees profit sharing...
Last August, after a complaint filed by U.S. lumber companies, the United States levied a 19.3% countervailing tariff on softwood lumber from certain Canadian provinces. That ...
Though no home-wiring solution has established itself as the clear industry leader, most new construction is using Cat-5 and RG-6 in a “home run” or “star” configuration, with...
Thanks to the deregulation of electric utilities, which helped open the market for alternative energy sources, more consumers are taking advantage of photovoltaics (panels made...
The Marcato stainless steel sink, shown with the Fairfax pullout faucet, has double basins that are 8 inches deep. It comes in an overall satin finish or a satin finish with a...
Insulation batts that are 105 inches long by 15 inches wide are designed to reduce installation time and provide better protection against extreme temperatures in homes with the...
The Great Stuff line includes application-specific Small Gaps and Cracks insulating foam and Large Holes Plumbing & HVAC insulating foam. Both can be used indoors and outdoors...
Barrier-free, reinforced solid-surface showers for walk-in or wheelchair access are designed to fit exactly into the space of an existing 30-inch-deep by 60-inch-wide tub. Unlike...
Available in R-values from 13 to 38, Pink fiberglass insulation is designed for use in all insulation applications. The product is noncombustible, won’t absorb moisture, and when...
Replacement Series windows are custom-built to order, so structural framing remains untouched and windows fit existing sizes. Various styles and configurations are available, ...
Divinity is an antique white finish available on the Premier and WoodCraft Series on Madison, Harbour II (pictured) and Savannah door styles. It is designed to complement any ...
For more latitude in customization, the company has expanded its line of fusion-crafted wood exterior doors to include a variety of panel options, glass inserts, sidelights and...
Foam & Fill polyurethane foam sealant comes in two formulas: Minimal Expanding for small areas and Triple Expanding for larger areas. Both fill holes, cracks and gaps to form ...
Ace Royal Touch interior paint and Ace Royal Shield exterior paint contain no lead or mercury and are nontoxic when dry. For interior and exterior surfaces requiring a polished...
Designed for use with the company’s Plexcote #97 sealer, Time Saver is a polyurethane finish for hardwood floors that dries in two to three hours, even in extreme temp-eratures...
Heritage and Ultra casement windows now offer the Mirage concealed multipoint locking system as an option. Designed to be barely noticeable, the handle and escutcheon can be removed...
The PowerFast Cable Tacker is designed to be the only tool a remodeler needs for all general wire- and cable-fastening jobs. One tool and three staple sizes are all that are needed...
The Wood Classics system of interior stains and varnishes now offers increased open time. Stain and two topcoats can be applied in one day, the company says. Eight package colors...
Dens-Shield tile backer installs in half the time as conventional cement board in typical tile installations, the company says. The product features an acrylic-coated surface ...
The company has introduced 11 standard stain finishes, all designed to complement popular laminates used in remodeling projects, for its cabinet doors, dovetail drawers and refacing...
High-density batt insulation is designed to provide energy efficiency without altering traditional framing requirements. Choose from unfaced or kraft-faced batts in four thicknesses...
ScapeWEL window wells are designed to transform a basement into valuable living space by adding natural daylight and fresh air. The product consists of two side panels and two...
Designed specifically for wood stud construction, NoiseReducer is a fiberglass batt insulation that breaks the path of sound vibration and absorbs noise. It can add four to 12...
To complement the one-piece outside corner siding product (middle) introduced in January 2000, inside corner (bottom) and window/door J channel (top) profiles have been added ...
Made specifically for retrofit applications, HomeTouch is a lighting control system that communicates on a home’s existing wiring. HomeTouch wall modules replace standard toggle...