The internet has created more well-informed homeowners, but they still may be unaware of window options that could enhance their space. And sometimes homeowners may overlook window...
More than half of the respondents in a recent study of 3,000 U.S. and Canadian consumers reported having disagreements with someone who lives in their home about lighting. The...
A California law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2017, aims to prevent businesses from skirting workers’ compensation insurance laws. Companies must provide workers’ comp coverage...
More than 1.9 million people nationwide either sell, install, or service energy-efficient systems, according to an analysis by advocacy groups Environmental Entrepreneurs and ...
While it’s not the biggest pressure affecting buildings, stack effect (or “chimney effect,” as it’s sometimes called) is an important consideration in most houses and is a big...
The 4,400-square-foot home in Orlando, Fla., was stylish when it was built in 1987, but by 2015 it was showing its age. Last month, after a top-to-bottom makeover, the transformed...
Recent data show that optimism for company owners is at its highest level since January 2008. The survey of small businesses is conducted quarterly by Wells Fargo/Gallup. ...
Any responsible bathroom remodeler puts an exhaust fan in the bathroom. The fan is usually located in the ceiling framing over the tub and shower, where most of the moisture is...
Hilti SID 2-A Impact DriverHilti SFD 2-A Drill/ DriverHilti SF 2H-A Hammer DrillIf asked to put three cordless tools in a fastening kit, most pros would go with a hammer drill...
A Gold Award-winning project in Pro Remodeler’s 2016 Design Awards, this design by Palo Alto, Calif., remodeling company Harrell Remodeling sought to satisfy the client’s desire...
Here’s a riddle: What works like a shower, looks like a toilet, has been used in Europe for more than 300 years, and is virtually unknown in the United States? The answer, of ...
Guitar was the instrument of choice in the 1960s, and I started learning to play just before heading off to college. I like the sound, but I also like the feel of the strings ...
Say what you want about subcontractors, but there are good ones, even great ones and, of course, there are lousy ones. They come at all different levels of skill and responsibility...
