Tools & Equipment
Tools & Equipment
Remodeling tools range from smartphone apps to screwdrivers and cranes. Finding the best equipment for the job can be the difference between a smooth progression and a frustrating delay in your project. Innovations in remodeling equipment can help your firm get ahead of the competition and lead to greater customer satisfaction.
Pro’s Picks: A Plumbing Tool That Cuts Install Time
This Pro’s Pick helps ensure that a one-day bath business completes its jobs in, well, one day
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The Ins and Outs of Pedestal Tile Systems
A non-exhaustive overview of all things pedestal tile systems
Products
Pro's Pick: A Better Tool for Window Installs
This pro's pick is a big help for window and door installers
Products
Pro's Picks: Milwaukee Finish Nailer
This pro makes the argument for battery tools
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The New American Remodel: Product Showcase
Carefully chosen and finely detailed products define the 2018 New American Remodel
Innovative Products: Trim-Tex Rigid Jumbo Corner Bead
These vinyl beads come with a handy modification that makes them perfect for remodeling jobs
Production Exterior Trim
For fast, accurate installation, organize and cut trim pieces by window size, then preassemble into frames in the shop
Innovative Products: D-Cut SC-600 Fiber-Cement Cutter
A dustless solution that doesn’t sacrifice speed or accuracy
Pro's Picks: Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Blower
A lightweight, cordless blower that pushes air out at hurricane-force speeds
Tooling Around—Why Early Adopters Have the Upper Hand
As technology innovations proliferate, those who use them first will win
Pro's Picks: Makita Combo Cross-Line/Point Laser
Combine a point laser and a rotary laser, throw in a range of handy features, and you get this Makita product
Watch the Skies
Drones have become an important sales and marketing tool for exterior remodelers with new uses for the technology just around the corner