The construction industry is booming. It used to be commonplace for homeowners to get three bids before deciding on a contractor. Now they are lucky to get three estimates and...
Photos: courtesy ProViaWhen it comes to stone, mediocre installation leads to a mediocre result. On the other hand, the right grouting techniques can create a showstopper. Here...
Integrating a ledger into a stucco-clad wall isn’t complicated, but it needs to be done carefully to ensure the durability of the ledger. And because the stucco is likely to last...
Roofing contractors can take comfort in the fact that manufacturers are creating products to help with the labor shortage. During the International Roofing Expo 2023, it...
It isn’t a sidewinder—the handle’s at the rear and the blade’s on the left—but it’s not exactly a worm drive either, since the gears meet at a 45-degree angle rather than the ...
Up until 2009, the Better Business Bureau rated companies as either “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory.” Since then, it has rated businesses on one of 13 grade levels ranging from...
A couple of years ago during a growth spurt, the managers of Custom Design & Construction realized that the company’s design department was stretched too thin. The clue: Otherwise...
The challenge faced by modern wood stains is to reconcile aesthetics and durability. What makes a stain durable doesn’t make its color rich and vibrant, and vice versa. PPG’s ...
In a perfect world, you wouldn’t need an attic vent. The roof plane would be insulated and air-sealed, and attic heat buildup wouldn’t be an issue. But it’s not a perfect world...
One of the slickest systems we’ve seen to keep the area under an elevated deck dry is SpaceMaker decking. The 1-inch-thick tongue-and-groove deck boards are solid PVC with no ...
“If you fail to plan then plan to fail” —Ben Franklin Successful people are planners. Some are more obsessed with planning processes than others, but they are all masterful at...
Jack Baker, 69, lives in the Dallas suburb of Mesquite, and earlier this year was the victim of what area remodelers are calling the worst bathroom job they’ve ever seen. Considering...
Chip KiperOwner, Kiper RemodelingLeavenworth, Kan. The Woodhaven stair gauge is hands-down the best stair layout tool I’ve come across. It belongs in every...
What does the Better Business Bureau have in common with Major League Baseball and print publishing?Like many well-worn institutions in America, they’re all trying to figure out...
This spring, my wife, Elaine, and I bought a home that needs remodeling before we can occupy it. We researched online and found a design-build company whose aesthetics, craftsmanship...
