June 2012

This line of Styrofoam brand rigid insulation products from Dow helps regulate the flow of air and moisture in and out of the house. They are specially designed for packing over...

Lead generation is challenge No. 1A for most remodeling firms these days. Even as work picks up, homeowners have plenty of competitors to choose from, from the former homebuilder...

As energy prices climb and homeowners remain in their homes longer, making homes more energy efficient is gaining popularity. While DIY homeowners may caulk and seal, remodelers...

There are some simple truths in life: You really shouldn’t start shooting a movie without a script. It’s not the best idea to bake a cake without a recipe. And starting a remodel...

There’s design/build, and then there’s MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] design/build. While most design/build companies design and build structural remodels, Atlanta-based...

Exterior remodeling projects continue to be a steady driver of business, with many remodelers reporting increased work, as well as larger projects over the past year. The 2012...

This latest addition to Danver’s outdoor kitchen line uses no wood, instead burning an eco-friendly bioethanol fuel. No chimney or flue is needed, and the heat stays trapped in...

Alside has designed this window collection with insulation-enhanced (IE) technology for improved energy savings. A multi-chambered design and insulated glass with a warm-edge ...

Two product offerings — Essence and Prestige — make up the new Medallion line, each with their own set of decking and railing options. With Essence, all products are composed ...

These decorative glass fixtures were designed to complement Solatube’s Tubular Daylighting Devices, which utilize natural daylight to brighten any space. In particular, Glass ...

With this line of three impact drivers, DeWalt introduces new brushless technology, which reduces heat and wear on the motor for a 57 percent longer runtime than its other products...

Haven and Blossoms styles have been added to this collection of decorative glass. Hand-applied color fills are combined with CNC resin bead application technology to give users...

Weighing in at approximately 35 pounds in a 4.5-gallon pail, this joint compound is extremely lightweight and applies easily to walls and other surfaces. The weight difference...

No additional drilling is required to install this remote control, electronic deadbolt that locks or unlocks a door with the touch of a button. The mechanism can be adjusted by...

These contemporary style pulls go best with drawers and doors in modern- or European-styled kitchens and furniture designs; those with metal accents and appliances are especially...

These enameled lava stone surfaces from Pyrolave are highly durable, protected against scratches, water damage, temperature extremes, and even corrosion. At the same time, the...

Accessories in this collection include faucets, shower sets and various bars and hooks. Faucet styles include single-lever, widespread, vessel and wall-mount lavatory. All faucets...

The annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is one of the best places to see the latest in shower and bath technology and this year was no exception. Manufacturers continue to...

Once a remodeler reaches a certain size, managing customer relationships requires more than a simple set of manila folders. Customer relationship management (or CRM) is about ...

The remodeling business is a relationship-driven business model. As homeowners invite us into their homes, we don’t just deliver a successful project, we also interact with each...

Many of us have that never-ending list of to-dos: Maybe a stack of things in your inbox on your desk, maybe a few hundred or even a few thousand emails in your in box. You come...

We all go through passages in life. Some are very natural, such as childhood into adulthood. Some are by design, such as working toward retirement. Other passages are determined...