How does one stay up-to-date on trends in kitchen and bath design? The National Kitchen & Bath Association surveyed a sampling of its members, including certified kitchen and ...
The 6320, a cordless, 18-volt, 6 1/2-inch circular saw, is designed to cut through metal items such as conduit, studs, spiral duct, roofing/siding, and copper, galvanized and ...
The Decorative Collection of mirror doors debuts with four styles: Silver Leaf, Brushstroke, Ornamental Wood and Floral Leaf (pictured; available with pewter or gold finish). ...
MiraVista Slate shingles, which are designed to provide the appearance of real slate, are now available in a Merlot (purple) accent color. The new color joins Sequoia (red), Sage...
Six jets gently fill the water canal on the Westbrook Falls until water spills over the two recesses on each side of the bather, creating a waterfall effect. The tub, which can...
Ultra Source portable generators are available in two wattage ratings, 12,500 and 15,000. Features include low-oil shutdown, circuit breakers with push-button reset, and full-...
ScaleBlaster eliminates limescale deposits in water pipes, faucets, sprinkler systems and irrigation without using water-softening equipment, salts, chemicals or maintenance. ...
New oil-free air compressors feature 150 pounds per square inch of output to operate pneumatic tools at peak efficiency for longer periods. The compressors can be plugged into...
The Great Stuff Pro line of insulating foam is designed specifically for professional use. Enhancements over the regular Great Stuff line include larger canisters and a wider ...
System 100 single-hung, single-slider and picture windows are designed to be especially suited for stucco applications. The frame and sash of the side-load units are welded for...
Labor continues to be the most pressing issue facing the construction industry. While many remodelers are working on growing a new labor force by offering scholarships and internships...
After Choosing the style of home most like their own, Garden State Brickface prospects can experiment with a wide range of custom and standard exterior options.Garden State...
If you’re having trouble finding materials at your local supplier to suit a client’s taste, perhaps it’s time to give architectural salvage stores a try. Historical renovators...
Remodelers can be slow to embrace new technology, and with good reason. Most new software isn’t developed with the remodeling industry in mind. If it is, it might not be compatible...
This past fall, the Reed Residential Group — Professional Remodeler, Professional Builder, Luxury Home Builder and HousingZone — invited remodelers, builders and architects to...
David Bryan Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel.Location: Salem, N.H.Type of company: Interior and exterior remodeling, and kitchen and bath disignNumber of employees: 36Years...
Mark Bruins, Howell Design & Build. Photo: Dave BradleyProduction manager Mark Bruins of Howell Design & Build Inc. in North Andover, Mass., touts “excellent pay...
Randy Ricciotti, Custom Design & Construction. Photo: Mark Robert HalperIf quality and customer satisfaction are the pots of gold at the end of the remodeling rainbow...
Ed Warren, Kaz Brothers Construction. Photo: Phil MattThe owners of a remodeling firm have to know they’re doing something right when employees report conversations with...
Lois Bishop, Cisney & O’Donnell. Photo: Michael HaritanThose who praised their company’s compensation plan wrote not of riches but of fair, perhaps above-average wages...
Theresa Same, Small Carpenters at Large. Photo: Robin NelsonPerhaps one of the most important elements in employee satisfaction is also one of the most difficult to quantify...
A.J. Paron-Wildes, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Photo: Steve WoitCredibility. Does management have it? Perhaps more important, do employees perceive that management has...
Remodelers can add another option to their list of sustainable building materials. Lyptus hardwood, developed by Aracruz Wood Products and distributed through Weyerhaeuser, is...
Thanks to recent publicity from the movie The Panic Room, safe rooms have come out of the closet. Since Sept. 11, demand for safe rooms has doubled, according to Bill ...
Kim SweetBeing a trusting person can be just as difficult as earning another person’s trust. I learned this at age 6, when I spent most of my first dance recital shoving...
Once a staple in high-end Victorian homes, butler pantries — serving and storage rooms — are returning to all types of homes via kitchen remodels. “We have more people ...
Most of the employees who filled out the 101 Best questionnaires provided enthusiastic endorsements across the board. In fact, many came up with no suggestions when asked "What...
Related Information Secure Your Nest Egg David Bryan Blackdog Design/Build/RemodelLocation: Salem, N.H.Type of company: Interior and exterior remodeling, and kitchen...