May 2019

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A Social Strategy

The influence and power of social media is clear to anyone with an Internet connection. But many companies, particularly in this industry, are still navigating best practices ...
May 8, 2019

Innovative Products: Wilsonart Wetwall Bath Solutions

Wilsonart’s Wetwall product is a tongue-and-groove shower wall panel system that aims to rival ceramics, natural stone and wood in looks and performance, and undermine...
May 6, 2019

Innovative Products: 1Shot Steel Stud Anchor

If you’ve ever screwed drywall into metal studs, you know how easily it can strip standard screws. That bothered Mark Robbeson enough to inspire his invention of the 1Shot Steel...
May 3, 2019

Study Questions Use of Wood

The International Institute for Sustainable Development has released a report challenging the perceived sustainability of wood, calling into question methods of measuring carbon...
May 2, 2019

Innovative Products: Thermory Drift and Ignite

Thermory aims to make a big dent in the U.S.’s treated wood products market by focusing on aesthetics, performance, and low maintenance.One of our favorite stories from the 2019...
May 2, 2019
nail injuries can be far too common for remodelers

Nailed It

The first time Shawn Mahler nailed through bone happened while shooting sole plates into a subfloor. He ran out of hose, so he gave the nail gun a yank. That pulled his hand down...
May 1, 2019
steps for remodelers for scribing wood to stone

How to Scribe Wood to Brick

In paint grade finish work, a bead of caulk—what the carpenters I learned from called “quarter-inch paint”—can cover small gaps in joints, but stain grade work is a more demanding...
April 30, 2019

Salvage, Recycle, Save Money, Save the World

Steve Pallrand is the owner of Home Front Build, a full-service remodeling and custom home building firm in Los Angeles, with 30 employees on staff. He likes what he does. It ...
April 29, 2019
metabo hpt's rebranding can help remodelers who want to do that same

Three Phases of Renaming

In October 2018, Hitachi Power Tools officially changed its name to Metabo HPT in North America. The events leading up to the change started in 2016.    That year, parent...
April 26, 2019
Products that remodelers will like, including this range from whirlpool

From Cool to Useful

For refrigerators and ranges, the future is here. While kitchen appliances have been incorporating smart, connected technology for the past few years, that tech is now making ...
April 25, 2019
DitraHeat by schluter system for heated floor

Pro's Picks: Schluter Ditra-Heat

Brad BurginPresident, Burgin Design RemodelSanta Ana, Calif. Even in southern California, tile floors installed on top of concrete provide a cold shock to the system when...
April 24, 2019

Pro's Picks: RWD Extender Trim

Chelsea CaspersenVice President, A. Caspersen CompanyAkron, OhioEvery window replacement job requires finish trim to make it look like the window fits perfectly and is original...
April 23, 2019