Products
From bathroom fixtures to trucks to measurement technology, we've compiled the Top 100 products for remodelers this year.
The editors of Professional Remodeler sorted through the many votes and product requests from readers to find out which products are the most sought...
Our subject this month is a kitchen/eating area project. The design boundaries are well defined: The homeowner is open to any suggestions within the...
Photo: Brett & Sue Coulstock/Flickr
New findings from a multi-year test Building Science Corp. conducted in collaboration with manufacturers and other industry partners
An update to a Building Science Corp. study first released in 2013 confirms the original conclusion that proper installation and air-sealing is the...
One bath used to be the rule, but these days one bath per bedroom is the trend. A second-floor addition is the answer, but it takes three tries to help clients work through the problem.
Time was when a master bath and a hall bath for the kids was sufficient for most families. Some households also had a first-floor powder room, but...
Do you have a great idea that will satisfy the appetite of a hungry market? Four remodelers show what it takes to make that vision a reality
Thomas Edison reportedly said that genius is 1 percent inspiration, and 99 percent perspiration. As a prolific inventor with more than 1,000 patents...
Photos: Whit Preston
Creating aesthetically relevant retro designs isn’t just a matter of slapping up a wall of beadboard and calling it a day
This home was built for the owners of an organic farm in East Austin who wanted a modest space reminiscent of a vintage farmhouse, but without a...
Photo: Christy Bright/Flickr
Real estate brokers report that many home buyers look for a kitchen washed in white
Surveyed designers and architects report clients look...
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Houselogic shares the kitchen trends that can't go wrong
As in any other design industry, trends come and go. HouseLogic gathers nine design ideas that can stand the test of time.
On top of their list is...
Benjamin Obdyke has simplified its Home Slicker product line name to Slicker and has added a new product,...
This fully adhered, vapor-permeable air and moisture barrier can be used under various exterior claddings including fiber cement, vinyl, brick, and...
According to the manufacturer, TamlynWrap’s unique design removes at least 100 times more bulk (liquid) water...
Open-joint cladding systems require that the water-resistive barrier also offer long-term UV stability....
Photo: courtesy Spark Modern Fires
Fireplaces have long been a staple of outdoor room design, but more manufacturers are now making gas fireplaces for exterior use, dramatically altering the look of the space from rustic or transitional to a modern aesthetic.
Gas fireplaces take off with a new emphasis on sleek, modern products and a variety of installation options
When Gary Rochman installed a see-through panel fireplace into a home’s exterior wall so that it looked out to the hot tub, he didn’t anticipate that...
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Bathroom remodeling was listed by 78 percent of the NAHB survey respondents
The NAHB’s quarterly survey of the Remodeling Market Index found that the most common job performed by NAHB Remodelers in 2014 was bathroom...
What it is: Vycor enV-S
Why we like it: For many years, contractors used housewrap to keep air and water out of a building. Today, there are more...
Editors' Picks From JLC Live
Why we like it: This one-piece PVC corner is an extension of the company’s architectural trim system. Designed to cut...
Editors' Picks From JLC Live
Why we like it: This assemblage of brightly colored, interlocking, plastic pieces can be configured into a variety of...
Editors' Picks From JLC Live
Why we like it: Bosch’s flesh-detecting system activates without damaging the saw blade. The system works via a...
Editors' Picks From JLC Live
Why we like it: Builder Eric Kurtz invented this lightweight steel bracket, which is quick to set up, unaffected by...