Remodelers and contractors can get more done in the field with this rugged, 1.2-pound, 7-inch tablet from Panasonic. Running Windows 8.1 with Bing, the Toughpad sports a sunlight...
Structural Protection Products Inc. created this door hardware system to prevent screen doors from being ripped out of their door jambs. The kit consists of a sturdy nickel-plated...
This redesigned direct-vent gas water heater from A.O. Smith offers energy factors of up to .60 thanks to 2 inches of foam insulation added to the heater. Four indoor models are...
These lower-kW standby generators from Kohler give homeowners an entry-level price-point option for their power needs. Offered at 8, 10, and 12 kW, each unit sports Kohler’s Powerboost...
The Craftsman collection from Boral TruExterior is the market’s first poly-ash (polymer and fly ash) siding product, available in five profiles: Shiplap, V-Rustic, Cove/Dutch ...
This new double wall oven features true convection functionality, making multi-rack baking faster. The oven itself preheats in just six minutes. Other cooking features include...
A Perfect Temp Drawer headlines this bottom-mount refrigerator from Electrolux, sporting a customizable temperature zone designed to store a variety of foods and beverages at ...
The PowerWave Spray Arm highlights this latest dishwasher offering from Kenmore, using sequential jets that sweep dishes from two sides instead of one for 80 percent more coverage...
FlexInduction technology powers this new 36-inch cooktop from Bosch, combining two cooking zones into one larger zone to accommodate different types of cookware. Dual 12-inch ...
This 5-cubic-foot washer from LG lets users do more loads in less time, with TurboWash technology allowing completion of a full load in just 20 minutes. This also generates considerable...
Viking Range introduces the Professional 7 Series Ranges with 23,000 BTU elevation burners, a deep recessed pan, and a convection oven for a restaurant-caliber range. The convection...
Thermador now offers a trimless version of its Freedom Induction Cooktop featuring a solid dark gray surface. The cooking surface—big enough for a 21-by-13-inch pan—can identify...
Whirlpool’s Duet steam dryer is the first clothes dryer to comply with the new Energy Star requirements by requiring less heat to dry clothes. Advanced moisture sensors measure...
With gray finishes becoming more popular for appliances, GE expanded its Slate line with slide-in gas and electric ranges, wall ovens, electric cooktops, microwaves, and refrigerators...
The Klutch line includes over 1,300 hand tools. Each is designed for long-lasting performance, and a majority of the tools are backed by a lifetime guarantee. The wide variety...
The Ergo Crimp Tool by Platinum Tools has a straight plate lower jaw assembly that eliminates critical structural stress points, which makes it last for years to come and not ...
The backpack’s two-compartment design is third-party certified for hoisting up to 50 lbs., allowing for hands-free climbing and easy mobility of tools and equipment on the jobsite...
The Dremel Micro 8050 rotary tool is a compact, multifunctional tool for remodelers who engage in hands-on, detailed activities. The LED front-end lighting features a variable...
The Dewalt ½-inch Drive Heavy Duty Impact Wrench is part of a new line of Dewalt Air Tools, which includes a 3/8-inch Dive Air Ratchet, 3/8-inch Reversible Drill, Angle Die Grinder...
The Hilti Pulse Power Technology allows for reliable measurements even under challenging conditions. The E-paper screen technology ensures readability under direct sunlight, and...
Equipped with an 18V wireless charging system, there is no need for a bin of batteries with a partial charge for Bosch’s Cordless Power Ready Wireless Charging System. Similar...
This month featuring: William Shaw, CGR, CGP, CAPS President, Remodelers of Houston, Houston, Texas Remodelers of Houston, a design-build contracting firm, has been in business...
I firmly believe we can say we are out of the recession. We can also say the industry is not the same as it was during the go-go times of 2004. The phone is ringing, but this ...
Fall is a popular time for bathroom remodeling projects. Before the holiday season brings guests, homeowners want their bathrooms to be bright, beautiful, and of course work well...
Evernote is a cloud-based application available for multiple platforms. It allows remodelers to capture information, organize the content for future reference, access the data...
In addition to cabinets, appliances, fixtures, and fittings in residential kitchen and bathrooms, another key ingredient of a successful remodeling project is the selected surfacing...
In late 2008, the high-flying era for the home remodeling and improvement industry started to develop complex problems. During the next four years the phone didn’t ring as much...
As we do every spring, Professional Remodeler compiles the Market Leaders from over 20 different remodeling markets across the U.S. The list is composed because, as you know, ...
When Lance and Cheryl Rygg met representatives of San Diego-based Marrokal Design & Remodeling at a home show, they hit it off immediately. The Ryggs were thinking about building...
Counsel Others and Yourself I learned years ago to have a group of people around me I could check in with. While he was still around, it was my father. Since then I have surrounded...