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The colored “X’s” in this 3-D view identify thermal shorts (red) and areas—such as framing joints and places where pipes, wires, or fixtures penetrate walls or travel between floors—where air sealing (purple) and vapor control (yellow) are needed. Image: courtesy Dan Morrison
A simple way to check for continuous air, vapor, thermal, and drainage layers.
There’s a lot of confusion around how to treat the building envelope. Despite everything that’s been written about air sealing, insulation, and...
Site measurements that used to take landscape designer Garrett Winkler hours to produce are now recorded in a matter of minutes using a drone and specialized software. Photo: courtesy System Pavers
A drone improves efficiency and accuracy both on site and in the office.
As a landscape designer in the new design-build department at System...
Photo: courtesy Marvin Windows
From stair climbers to quartz counters, these are some of the products that stood out at this year's International Builders' Show.
For more products from the International Builders’ Show, check out a slide show of “10 Winners of NAHB’s Best Products of IBS 2016” at...
A desire to update a ’90s kitchen leads to a reconfiguration of the space to better fit the family’s lifestyle
Most homes we work on were built between 1920 and 1960. These houses often lack the amenities our clients are looking for, such as open floor plans,...
Working in the proper sequence and allowing for humps and dips in floors and out-of-plumb walls are key to a problem-free job
Photos, from video: courtesy Mark IV Builders
Hanging cabinets is easy. The tricky part is scoping out the room to make sure everything fits and...
Whether it's innovation for the sake of luxury or practicality, these three toilet trends are gaining momentum
Kohler's one-piece Veil toilet also functions as a bidet and includes a warm-air dryer, an automatic air deodorizer, and a seat that’s both heated...
Kohler Veil toilet, photo: courtesy Kohler
1 ] Cleanliness is the American Standard Vormax line’s top priority. Each model is...
The National Kitchen & Bath Association has released the results of its 2016 Design Trends Survey, highlighting the latest design trends in kitchens and baths in American homes
More than 450 association members participated in the NKBA's 2016 Design Trends Survey, providing information about materials, products, and design...
DeWalt's latest offering comes in strong with cordless convenience and excellent build quality
Images: courtesy ProToolReviews.com
There are only a few cordless miter saws on the market right now, and the...
Whether it's making use of reclaimed lumber or creating a patina-rich finish, these five products have something unique to offer
Photo: courtesy Laminam
As industrial design and rustic modern aesthetics gain ground in American homes, there are an increasing number of products...
Chad Hatfield of Hatfield Builders & Remodelers on why he prefers to use Schluter's Shower System
Chad Hatfield
President, Hatfield Builders & Remodelers
Plano, Texas
We use the...
The trend for integrated appliances has made installation more complicated and far more exacting
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...
All project photos (after): Jay Brousseau Studios
A closer look at the kitchen and bath of the 2015 Model ReModel project in Dallas by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers, with Professional Remodeler
It’s been a long and rewarding road. Part pictorial, part how-to journalism, and part reality TV for remodelers, the Model ReModel has tracked a...
The LDT anchor is a high-performance anchor that cuts its own threads into concrete
Attaching steel or wood to concrete is rarely as simple as it ought to be. There are all sorts of fasteners available for the job—lead shield anchors...
An easy way to redirect air from a duct located under a cabinet
HVAC registers are typically placed on outside walls, often under windows. This is problematic in a kitchen, where cabinets frequently occupy all of...
This simple smartphone accessory offers a handy, affordable way to generate thermal images
The Seek Compact imager (the model recommended for indoor use) can display standard and thermal images together on a split screen, which makes it...
A look at current kitchen cabinet trends that have staying power, and what’s coming for 2016
Photo: courtesy Normandy Remodeling
There was broad consensus among our sources—both manufacturers and industry pros—on current and coming cabinetry...
The clients want to find better use for the vast expanse of space in this large bathroom. 3-D models and color renderings will help them envision the options
Our subject this month is a master bathroom. And oh what a bathroom it is! The existing bath has a separate tub and shower, an enclosed toilet area,...
Reclaimed bricks’ popularity is growing, and here’s how the ModelReModel is using it
The ModelReModel is an ambitious project created by Professional Remodeler and sponsored by...
There’s a method to selecting exterior colors that dazzle
Looking for the perfect exterior colors for a remodel? No need to look far. When it comes to exterior color choices, the best guidance is closest to...