All photos: courtesy U.S. Dept. of EnergyOn most projects, HVAC flexible ductwork is located in designated chases that maximize the efficiency of the airflow. But the path for...
Images: courtesy ProToolReviews.comThere are only a few cordless miter saws on the market right now, and the DeWalt 20V Max Miter Saw is the newest. Has DeWalt looked at the competition...
Making predictions about the remodeling industry is fraught with pitfalls. For one thing, remodeling is a local business. Data is difficult to find, but even when you have it,...
A few years ago, I was really into Twitter. I learned the best practices, tricked out my profile page, and tweeted multiple times every day. And why not? Starting in 2007, the...
Photo: courtesy LaminamAs industrial design and rustic modern aesthetics gain ground in American homes, there are an increasing number of products on ...
Photo: courtesy Owings Brothers ContractingUntil relatively recently, industrial design and reclaimed materials were mostly seen in converted factory buildings on the urban fringe...
In the October 2015 issue, I wrote about a large bathroom remodeling project we were designing, and I included not just a standard plan view but several 3-D images as well. When...
Chad HatfieldPresident, Hatfield Builders & RemodelersPlano, Texas We use the Schluter-Shower System in our tiled bathroom projects instead of a conventional PVC...
For a while now, I’ve had a video on our homepage that introduces me and our company to potential clients. It was shot in our showroom by my photographer and a videographer he...
Photo: courtesy Fleming Construction A few years ago, I took a course from Robert Criner, the NAHB Remodelers chairman in 2015. In that class, he talked about the importance of...
The following excerpt is from a speech given by National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) president, Judy Mozen, in Dallas on Nov. 10, 2015.Do you need to hire a ...
In Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood plays the part of Harry Callahan, a renegade cop with a knack for wrecking cars and shooting up everything in sight. In one scene, after a rather...
A successful remodeler once said to me, “If I had the money back from the business mistakes I’ve made, I would be wealthy beyond my dreams.” Mistakes are inevitable in business...
I work in the Dallas area, and about six years ago, Texas began requiring appliance installers to get licensed. A lot of people hated that and flunked the test, but personally...
When Scott Siegal changed his roofing company’s warranty in 2006, most of his competitors were offering a two- to five-year guarantee on workmanship and passing through any manufacturer...
Many remodelers believe that because their warranty excludes coverage of owner-supplied products and materials, they’re off the hook if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, situations...
