Sidebars: Does it matter which type of floor you have? Hydronic, or water-based, systems have become one of the most popular and often the most cost-effective whole-house radiant...
PRE 3 Rotating Laser Applications: Precision site measuring and leveling readings Range: 1,300-foot diameter Features: Self-leveling range of +/- 5 degrees Battery: 40 hours continuous...
Flo-Coat Description: Flowable concrete resurfacing material Applications: Worn or discolored concrete surface restoration Directions: Mix, pour and spread with squeegee For: ...
This month's Executive Insight deals with human resources. How do you know when it's the right time to hire back laid off employees? — Design/build remodeler, Michigan
You're a green remodeler. Your clients expect you care about building an energy-efficient home and other sustainable practices. All you have to do is live up to that standard ...
The Home Star program — or 'Cash for Caulkers' as some have dubbed it — could provide a big boost to home energy efficiency through billions in tax credits and other incentives...
Doug Dwyer For many remodelers, it has been some time since they have thought about challenges from the standpoint of business growth. Yet, there are remodelers in different regions...
Crawlspaces, though they require extensive site planning and proper drainage, can be converted into full basements. Homeowners today are looking for inexpensive ways to add more...
Architectural Synthetic Stone 7-inch and 9-inch Balustrade System Composition: Mixture of resins and crushed limestone Installation: Can be placed on dimensional lumber without...
So let's be honest: "Insulation is sexy" isn't what we expected President Obama to say last month in promoting new tax credits for energy efficiency, but it was nice to ...
Sidebars: This month featuring: Managing overhead is increasingly important for firms in today's climate. Professional Remodeler's Tom Swartz talked to remodelers George Cleary...
Concepts of home and attitudes about the value of homeownership are deeply rooted in a person's life experience. Historian, economist and demographer Neil Howe is one of...
Sidebars: Work/life tips from our remodeler sources Online Employee Resources for the Busy Remodeling Executive If you're reading this article between the hours of 7 a.m. and...
Sidebars: Social Media: Where should you start? Q&A with Emily Smith of AK Complete Home Renovations Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites are the topic du jour ...
Sidebars: Methodology Principle findings of the survey Even with the sluggish housing market and a more budget-conscious consumer base, residential construction professionals...
Sidebars: Case Design/Remodeling Peer Review Keeping employees informed Most remodelers will never forget 2009. Good remodelers closed their doors across the country and previously...
Sidebars: Methodology Project Decisions: Remodelers' Trends The weak economy is shrinking project sizes and dramatically changing the projects clients choose to do, according...
The holiday season of 2008 was anything but jolly for Robin Burrill's remodeling business, Curb Appeal Renovations. Around Thanksgiving, prospects' phone inquiries to the Keller...
Frog Tape with PaintBlock Technology Applications: Painting, interiors Features: Polymer material absorbs and traps liquid to prevent latex paint from bleeding under the tape ...
Strong Drive screw Applications: For use with structural connectors Features: SD9 and SD10 load-rated screws Coating: Galvanized, good for interior/exterior Installation: Easier...
LIN-X Lateral Opening Door Hinge Applications: Cabinets/doors Details: Lateral swing mechanism for closed flush door Hardware: Damper-equipped for soft closes; small radius openings...
EcoBlend line Applications: Cool roofs Materials: Polymer tiles, range of 0.26 to 0.34 for solar reflectance LEED Points: LEED-NC 7.2 Heat Island Effect Warranty: 50-year For ...
Envision NSW Series Hydronic Heating/Cooling Capacities: 1.5–6 ton Applications: Radiant heating; hot water; pool heating; snow and ice melting Details: Features a microprocessor...
Modern Fence Applications: Contemporary homes Sizes: 4'9' as armature or vertical garden element; long fences ship in 8-foot modules Standard height: 7 feet Species: Cedar, fir...
CapStapler Housewrap Stapling System Model CS150 Applications: Housewrap installation Details: CapStapler, FasCap button cap reels, 18-gauge, 3/8' crown button cap staples in ...
Residential whole-house Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtration system Description: Series of membranes used to trap harmful particulates in water; softens water without salt Connections...
Satin Nickel Sola Kits Kits: Several convenient all-in-one kits containing hand-bendable rail or cable; a low-voltage transformer; mounting hardware; heads or pendants; halogen...
GreenFiber Blow-in Insulation Applications: Wall and attic retrofit Formula: All-borate-based cellulose, high level of dust suppressant Available: Through special order Green:...
Citterio Prep Kitchen Faucet Dimensions: 15 3/8 inch H × 6 7/8 inch D Flowrate: 2.2 GPM flow rate Accessories: Pull-down hand spray with two spray modes: full and needle; 360 ...
Smart Prime Water-based primer Attributes: Offers great leveling, flow and adhesion Green: Low-VOC and LEED-compliant Features: Can be used over enamel paints, paneling, laminates...
Vibe Touchscreens Description: New 4.7-inch and 7-inch Touchscreens Options/Configurations: Integrated 50-watt digital amplifier (25 watts per channel), 100-watt digital amplifier...
