PR October 2013

A larger variety of materials and new styles make entry and patio doors distinct home features.

Three door styles make up this new two-drawer Alder wood line from Armstrong—Shaker, Arch, and Raised Panel—with random knots giving them a more natural, textured look.

More than 100 projects recognized reflect a wide range of remodeling work.

This month, the Remodeler?s Exchange focuses on how to handle the ever-changing construction regulations enforced by our national and local governments. Professional Remodeler?s Tom Swartz spoke with Bob Hanbury and Mike Nagel about how they manage regulations in their firms.

This year we received a huge number of high-quality remodeling projects that demonstrated the latest remodeling design trends. From kitchen and bath remodels to whole house reconstruction projects, hundreds of entries were submitted for the 2013 Design Awards.

Remodelers clearly are embracing this technology more and more as a tool to connect the office and the jobsite.

The next time someone asks something from you, remember take a pause, and with the right tone, in your own words, with the right timing, ask: if, what, and when.

We often talk about life being a ?journey not a destination? or ?live in the moment? both of which imply the importance of the here and now (and not the future).