TOM SWARTZ: To what extent do you use subcontractors and what is the main advantage of using subcontractors?BRECK POWERS: In Houston, most of the remodeling professionals use ...
The momentum propelling the surging remodeling industry is not expected to significantly slow down anytime soon, according to remodeling professionals who submitted their 2013...
Are homeowners growing tired of the additional costs surrounding green and sustainable remodeling projects? The rising cost of green or sustainable remodeling features combined...
When the owner of this mid-century residence in Salisbury, Md., decided to embark on a renovation of her antiquated kitchen, she immediately contacted an acquaintance she knew...
How often have you done what you consider is your very best sales pitch? You were well-received and the prospect appeared to like your company and how you proposed to complete...
Once a kitchen and bath designer has an understanding of the elements and principles of design, the next step in adapting generic design training to a specific kitchen and bathroom...
A large number of Americans are living in their homes longer. Similar to how aging-in-place design has affected remodeling projects inside the home, homeowners are seeking a high...
This new addition to Leviton’s line of USB charger devices features two vertical USB ports with 3.6 amps of charging power and two 15- or 20-amp/125V tamper-resistant receptacles...
This portable compressor from DeWalt measures just 14 inches wide and weighs only 36 pounds. The 2.5-gallon tank delivers 3.0 standard cubic feet per minute at 90 pounds per square...
The entire range of this line will include 11 diesel gensets from 35 to 680 kVA and four liquid-propane gensets from 30 kVA to 125 kVA. Highlights include the diesel-powered 45REOZT4...
The DU/DHU face-mount drywall hanger and DHUTF top-mount drywall hanger from Simpson Strong-Tie can be installed over two layers of 5/8-inch gypsum board into a wood stud wall...
Easily finish window returns with Trim-Tex Mud Set Flat Tear Away featuring a tear-off strip that protects the window frame from drywall compound, leaving a clean, finished edge...
Part of Swanson’s Savage line, this new tape measure features a 360-degree rotating tip that can catch rounded edges up to 2 inches in diameter in any direction. The high-visibility...
BlueStar’s newest generation of professional gas ranges, the Platinum Series, features two searing PrimaNova 25,000-BTU burners for maximum, concentrated heat; an interchangeable...
GAF’s new Master Flow Green Machine High-Power Solar Roof Vent provides contractors an environmentally friendly and energy-saving solution. With 750 CFM, the Green Machine can...
Eldorado Stone’s architectural stone veneer now comes in a Mountain Ledge Panel profile that emulates hand-laid and dry-stacked stone. They are precast as a panel system with ...
Robert Mondavi Jr. and Lydia Mondavi have partnered exclusively with Authentic Reclaimed Pine Floors to create this limited edition interior wood floor collection made from Mondavi...
MasterSeal NP 100 by BASF is a hybrid sealant formulated utilizing polymers to give it strong, primerless adhesion to a broad range of substrates. The product’s color retention...
The new formula DAP Dynaflex 230 is a 100-percent waterproof window, door, and trim sealant. It delivers a “Silicone Tough” latex formulation and is flexible to endure expansion...
Liquid Nails Ultra Quik Grip is a premium, high-strength, fast-bonding adhesive that offers a quick initial grip with no bracing required and a minimal need for mechanical fasteners...
Benjamin Moore’s Natura Renew is a premium, bio-renewable paint that is highly durable and plant-based with zero emissions and low odor. It contains up to 40 percent bio-renewable...
Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP IR Reflective Coating integrates concrete and masonry protection with advanced infrared technology to reflect solar rays back into the atmosphere. The...
Behr Marquee Interior Paint and Primer with One-Coat Color Collection offers 372 colors to help consumers achieve a color they love. The formula is both low VOC and GreenGuard...
Nansulate Coatings non-toxic clear matte finish contributes to insulation properties by increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, resisting moisture and mold, and reducing...
Bostik’s 915 Polyurethane Roofing Sealant is approved by Miami-Dade TAS-132 test specification including the high Velocity Hurricane Zone. The construction-grade sealant is formulated...
PPG Architectural launched the reformulated Manor Hall interior super premium latex paint that is resistant to household stains. The 100-percent acrylic latex paints have good...
Red Head’s new Epcon S7 Hybrid Epoxy Adhesive for cracked concrete and seismic applications is engineered for adhering threaded rod and reinforcing bar into concrete. A fast cure...
This expandable polystyrene insulation material from BASF meets ASTM C578 Type I, II, VII, and IX requirements for Rigid Thermal Insulation. The material contains special graphite...
This flexible air-barrier membrane from Sto Corp. was designed to work in tandem with all StoGuard vapor-permeable or vapor-impermeable membranes on vertical, above-grade wall...
This weather-resistant barrier from Grace Construction Products is sheet applied and fully adheres to the substrate and around nails for continuous protection against water leakage...
A high-strength coated polypropylene film covers this housewrap tape from CertainTeed, meaning it won’t break down over time. This helps improve the integrity of the building ...
Typar has specifically designed the Flashing AT (All-Temperature) window and door flashing tape to withstand a range of extreme temperatures. It can be applied at temperatures...
This building wrap from Tyvek offers builders another option to meet the higher wall R-values required by the most recent versions of the International Energy Conservation Code...
This non-woven, water-resistant weather barrier from James Hardie contains a MicroTech coating that allows moisture inside the home to escape, keeping areas within the walls dry...
This self-adhesive, water-resistive air barrier from Cosella-Dörken combines a high-strength adhesive with high vapor permeability, reducing the odds of water and air leakages...
Remodelers can use this housewrap tape from Shurtape instead of staples or nails to hold housewrap materials, or apply it over staples and nails to repair puncture holes. All ...
This closed-cell, medium-density spray foam insulation is Icynene’s follow-up to ProSeal Eco, the first water-blown closed-cell spray foam. ProSeal offers an R-value of R7 per...
Zephyr has added its ICON Touch Controls to these new stainless-steel wall ventilation hoods, the first in the industry to seamlessly integrate into the stainless steel canopy...
These decorative, linear countertop insert drains are the first kitchen models from LUXE, which normally focuses on shower drains. The kitchen bench drains come in a variety of...
This compact, modern tub from Duravit was developed specifically for the North American market and is quick and easy to install. A leveling foot support system eliminates the ...
This in-cabinet storage system provides a clean, quiet way to keep your kitchen organized. Glideware Synchronized Motion keeps cookware quiet even as it slides in and out of the...
These new 18-gauge, stainless steel sinks—in Kohler’s Undertone family—are completely scratch-resistant, thanks to the factory-applied Preserve surface treatment, which also wipes...
