TOM SWARTZ: Chip, what is the process that determines your ownership role in the company and what steps were taken to become an owner?CHIP CRAWFORD: It was a conscious decision...
For many remodelers, the lifeblood of their company comes in the form of repeat and referral work. In some cases, remodelers have reported that repeat and referral work makes ...
Financing for remodeling projects as well as that for remodeling firms continues to remain inconsistent throughout the country. Financial institutions reported they’ve eased lending...
Not long after the housing bubble burst in 2007, a wave of foreclosed homes flooded the Atlanta real estate market. Jim LaVallee and his old business partner, Rick Bennett, heard...
When it comes to making lighting choices for a specific project, a practical definition of sustainability helps: “Sustainable lighting meets human needs with the least impact ...
Homeowners are now willing to experiment with different options for greater aesthetic appeal. “The digital space has certainly made the ability to find information easier,” says...
OUR PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s best remodelers. This month we asked: “What is the ideal number of direct reports (to you) and why?” Five, ...
These new mirrored medicine cabinets—named My View and Perception—from Villeroy & Boch emphasize both design and versatility. My View can sport either tempered glass shelves...
Panasonic offers two variations of this new ventilation fan: The FV-11VHL2 has light and nightlight feature; the FV-11VH2 is available without lights. Designed to provide and ...
The built-in handrails on this new line of sinks from Pressalit Care are meant to ensure easy use for the elderly, disabled individuals, or others with balance issues or difficulty...
The Allerton Collection from Gerber now features several high efficiency toilet options, all using just 1.28 gallons per flush. Each new model is WaterSense-certified and designed...
White is central in this new collection from Effeti, which includes the MAK2, BK ES Tube Hood, and BK3. MAK2 features slender cabinets double-faced column islands with recessed...
The 2014 version of this touch-screen thermostat from Warmup—designed via a national contest—connects to the company’s radiant floor heating and allows users to view actual graphs...
This new collection from TOTO can be employed in traditional, transitional, or contemporary bath decors. The lavatory faucet is available in a widespread or single-lever option...
This bath/shower unit from Sterling is made up of modular panels connected with Dry-Block seal, with no caulk needed. The entire unit is made of Vikrell, Sterling’s exclusive ...
This mortarless stone veneer from Ply Gem accents exterior siding, outdoor living spaces, and interior areas. An interlocking panel system allows easy, quick installation with...
Marvin’s Passive House Institute U.S. certified window is available with tripane glass in a 1-3/8-inch profile, or quad glazing with Heat Mirror technology in a 1-inch profile...
Daltile has added three new collections of ColorBody Porcelain tiles. Imagica is inspired by modern architecture and European design, emulating stained concrete, stone, and fabric...
The flagship of the Bosch dishwasher line is the quietest dishwasher in North America at 38 dBA. It features a flexible third rack with alternating folding tines and adjustable...
The newest addition to the Thermador Professional Series of appliances combines the benefits of steam cooking with traditional true convection baking in one appliance. Forty EasyCook...
The classic coffered design of these rigid PVC panels from Armstrong provides a decorative ceiling option at a fraction of the cost of custom ceiling work. The easy-to-install...
Five Amerock hardware collections—consisting of cabinet pulls and knobs—are now available in the new Venetian Bronze finish, a rich dark brown hue with a hint of burgundy and ...
Handi-Flow Channel Fill, the newest product with Fomo’s High Flow Technology, has the ability to completely fill voids and cavities of all shapes and sizes with minimal fill points...
Masterchem Industries has changed the formula of its Kilz Pro-X 100 Series of interior paints to allow projects to be completed faster with potentially fewer coats. Improved spray...
The STS/Tectorius aerosol spray Vibra-Stop thread locker, sealant, and anti-vibration compound overcomes traditional roadblocks that prevent thread-lockers from being packaged...
MSA has created the first “green” protective hard hat manufactured from sugarcane instead of traditional high-density polyethylene. The V-Gard Green meets the same performance...
Quikrete’s Concrete Etching Stain transforms plain concrete into a marble-like appearance with warm earth tones and unique shading. It permanently stains concrete in one step ...
GlacialLight has added three 8-inch AC and DC input surface mounted downlight series to its lighting range. All three series feature minimum color rendering indexes of 80, are...
Sea Gull Lighting’s new-for-2014 Sfera collection includes a six-light chandelier with rounded, sweeping curves and detailed center bands that measure 32-¼-inches high and 24-...
ODL Inc.’s Tubular Skylights now come in a model with 98-percent reflective mirror interiors to allow more natural light into interior spaces. Available in both 10- and 14-inch...
Kichler’s new energy-efficient LED mini-pendants come in two different styles: the slim, elongated design with Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, and Olde Bronze finish options ...
The new GE Reveal LED bulb delivers energy-efficient lighting with full-spectrum light to make vivid colors and patterns pop. It filters out dull, yellow rays and delivers crisp...
Progress Lighting’s Asset lineup is one of six new collections that aim to blend traditional and contemporary details to create a classic, modern look. The Asset collection features...
Lutron Electronics has expanded its Ivalo Collection with Finiré LED Recessed Lighting fixtures, which have a minimum color rendering index of 95. A 4-inch downlight, wall wash...
The Loox 3015 LED from Häfale is a new strip light that can provide task lighting or decorative lighting in the kitchen or living room. Ideal above countertops, it provides a ...
Legrand’s adorne Whole-House Lighting System allows users to control lights with a handheld remote, mobile device, or tablet. Custom settings will automatically dim lights or ...
Acuity Brands has extended its line of P Series Downlighting Modules to include 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch modules that deliver an expected service life of 46 years. They’re designed...
Fypon offers a low-maintenance decorative option to accent a patio or garden shed in addition to garage doors or entryways. Each complete kit includes outlookers, beams, lattice...
This 100-percent PVC decking is formulated to be up to 25-percent lighter than most wood and composites. Deceuninck’s Korelite technology creates a dense cell structure that offers...
This new highly resilient, natural-looking composite decking line replaces Fiberon’s Outdoor Flooring line. Two solid colors (Mineral and Fossil) are available as well as three...
These glass-reinforced concrete fireplaces from Eldorado Stone give the appearance of crafted limestone, thanks to a four-step finishing process and hand-sanding. Eldorado Stone...
This new spiral staircase line is designed to work in tandem with other pre-existing Trex decking and railing systems to create one system. A lip-up tread design ensures space...
Walpole offers standardized and customized PVC pergola kits. The structures give the appearance of painted wood without peeling, rotting, or splitting. All standardized kits—available...
Sandy Birch—a versatile light tan color—is the latest addition to TimberTech’s popular fully-capped composite decking line, joining Brown Oak and Silver Maple. All three colors...
Advantage Lumber offers four types of hardwood deck tiles for a variety of outdoor applications: Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, and Massaranduba. The tiles give any project the durability...
Danver now offers custom painted color options and powder coat painted wood finishes for its stainless steel indoor/outdoor kitchens, including doors and drawer fronts. Dozens...
CertainTeed has added an Oil-Rubbed Bronze finish to its Panorama line of capped steel baluster composite railings. Designed for flat and stair applications, all steel balusters...
