Team building. An image of an Outward Bound-type adventure may spring to mind: co-workers shooting through churning rapids, rowing their oars in unison.

Design manufacturers are increasing their offerings of aesthetically pleasing universal design products. Bathroom designs don’t have to sacrifice beauty in favor of functionality during a remodel.

Pat Franz, president of Chicago-based Clairmont Ltd., considers his laptop computer to be a 'must-have' tool. He takes it wherever he goes, whether to the office, a sales meeting or a jobsite. When used in combination with his Palm Pilot and his portab...

When candidates apply for a job at Stronghold Construction in Boise, Idaho, they face a dilemma unlike that confronted at almost any other company. They have to determine if they're a lion, otter, golden retriever or beaver.

Even in the scorching 100-degree summer of Las Vegas, remodeling work doesn’t stop. Elaine Martin, managing partner of Michael T. Martin General Contractors, offers advice to remodelers who must manage employees working in summer heat.

Retro style combines with modern material in new entry doors.

This year, the Chrysalis Awards expands beyond the Southeast and honors remodelers in five regions across the country.

Remodeling and do-it-yourself television programs continue to grow in popularity with homeowners.

Paul Sullivan, CGR, The Sullivan Co., Newton Highlands, Mass

Three factors - high energy costs; the availability of new, energy-efficient products; and the legions of older houses wasting energy like dripping faucets - converged at this point on the screen to form a brilliant, new remodeling niche.