When it comes to exterior cladding options, what are the reasons behind the choices remodelers make? Is it cost, homeowner preference, design options, or something else entirely...
This month’s question to our PRIME advisory panel: What’s the next business milestone or trend? What's the next step in your career? Referrals Lower Lead CostsI believe ...
David Leff had a problem. One of his clients purchased a sink online for him to install and the unit arrived cracked in a cardboard box. Three reorders later, Leff finally taught...
In 2012, Dietz Development, a Washington, D.C., remodeler, filed suit against a former client. The case was over negative reviews posted by the client online. Although both...
Advancements in home automation technology provide consumers with added convenience and have dramatically lowered home energy costs. But with so many brands on the market, it ...
Ten years ago the advice to builders and remodelers was to “future proof” homes with an expensive cable infrastructure that connected data ports in every room to a central box...
The challenge with this single-family home is that the layout is narrow and deep like a row house. The flow is choppy, with five rooms—two large, formal living and dining spaces...
Toto Maris Wall-Hung High-Efficiency ToiletThe wall-hung version of Toto's high-efficiency toilet saves 9 inches of space, making it ideal for small areas. Sporting dual-...
The collection of laminate flooring features heavily textured chestnuts and rustic oaks with the appearance of reclaimed hardwood. Planks are 7 ½ inches wide and 12 mm thick and...
Made of solid wood two-ply construction with lamination and a 5.4 mm dry solid sawn top layer, Lauzon’s Expert flooring collection offers a lifetime structural limited warranty...
The new incarnation of the Empire porcelain tile line features nine colors and more size options. Designers can create ombre effects, and the addition of new hues such as midnight...
Carlisle’s new collection is made from 9-inch wide heart pine, which is known for its grain and knots. The prefinished collection is offered in six colors (Boathouse, shown). ...
Achieve a low-profile recessed can look with this LED flush-mount light. The die-cast aluminum mount is 6 ½ inches wide and 1 ¾ inches high and is available in white, bronze, ...
The Slope and Super Slope Downlights output 900 lumens of high-quality light. Operating on as little as 15.4 watts, the lights require about half the energy of equivalent CFLs...
This 122-watt Shop LED light for home garages and workshops delivers 13,000 lumens of ultra-bright light. Constructed of a single piece of extruded aluminum for strength and a...
Aimed at offering the same flexibility and performance that users enjoy with KolourOne LED technology, Nuvo Lighting’s Thread Linear LED system is available in 6-, 12-, 21-, and...
This high-efficiency LED downlight system is designed for sloped ceilings with a 10-degree to 45-degree pitch. The system consists of 6-inch housings available in 1,200 lumens...
This Energy Star–certified fan from Panasonic includes a recessed LED light and offers quiet operation. The 80-cfm fan exhausts indoor pollutants, allergens, and moisture while...
Hafele America has introduced more than 12 new lighting products to the Loox LED line, including 12-volt and 24-volt pucks, flexible ribbons, light bars, and switching and dimming...
Customizable with modular LED puck or linear lights, the Adorne Under-Cabinet Lighting System boasts a modular track that fits under kitchen cabinets and can include power outlets...
Choose from more than 20 blue-glass pendant styles from Nora Lighting in shades ranging from aquamarine to sapphire to add a splash of color to interiors. The fixtures come in...
Hand-finished and sanded during a four-step production process, the fireplace surrounds can be installed in just a few hours. Each surround comes with an installation kit, and...
At the 2015 International Builders’ Show, Marvin Windows and Doors won the award for Best Window and Door Product for the Next Generation Ultimate Double Hung Window. Offering...
Flush toilets have been around for more than two centuries, so one might think there isn’t much that can be improved. Recently, however, a newer type of unit has found its way...
Building science is teaching us that houses are complex systems in which the management of air, water, and heat must be carefully coordinated. We interview four long-time practitioners...
What percentage of gross sales should you budget for marketing? Is 2 percent enough? Is 10 percent too much? Despite what you may have heard, when it comes to your marketing...
We’ve all heard the adage, “If you fail to plan, plan to fail.” It’s catchy, but is it true? If it were true, nine out of 10 remodeling businesses would be failing, ...
