Since the election there’s been a lot of speculation about how the new administration will affect the remodeling industry. If remodelers are anything like the rest of the country...
In our Design Awards issue (Sep/2016), we highlighted a platinum-award winning project in the Residential Specialty category. The clients wanted to expand their basement wine ...
Brian Gottlieb already had an incentive system for his salespeople. “That’s easy,” he says, “because it usually involves money, alcohol, and someplace warm. But how do you do ...
Smart technology that runs today’s devices has evolved considerably since the 1985 debut of The Clapper, a sound-activated electrical switch. The expanding global home automation...
This month marks official implementation of the Department of Labor’s revisions to the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Unlike some federal laws, this...
Building and running a business is a journey that can span decades, but it’s helpful to think in yearly cycles. I think of the business year as a race. While 2016 may have felt...
The New American Remodeled Home will be unveiled at the 2017 International Builders’ Show (IBS), in Orlando, Fla., in January and it’s a must-see. Co-sponsored by Professional...
Trim-Tex is accepting entries for its 11th annual drywall artist of the year contest, which recognizes creative drywall masterpieces created with any products that use Trim-Tex...
The California Supreme Court this fall agreed to review a closely watched case that could affect the legal standing of review sites. At issue is whether Yelp.com must remove...
Every year, ProToolReviews.com conducts its Pro Tool Innovation Awards, examining hundreds of entries submitted by manufacturers in a dozen categories, from corded and cordless...
All images: Michael AnschelGreen building has been mainstream for longer than most of the remodeling community is aware of, and the 2016 Greenbuild show held Oct. 5–...
