May 2017

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Makita Track Saw, model SP6000J

Makita's New Track Saw System Keeps You on Track

I'm always on the lookout for new tools to add to my inventory, so when ProToolReviews.com asked me to review the Makita Track Saw (model SP6000J), I was intrigued.The saw arrived...
May 11, 2017
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Recessed Kitchen Lighting Reconsidered

Most kitchens are woefully underlit. Lighting is often an afterthought, yet even when it’s carefully planned, designers and lighting experts often don’t agree on which lamps work...
May 10, 2017
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Is Aging-In-Place for You?

Older adults are shaping up to be a hot remodeling market. One reason is the sheer number of them. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2030 the over-65 population will have...
May 9, 2017
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Accessory Dwelling Units: What Remodelers Need to Know Now

When I was kicking around the idea of building a small mother-in-law cottage on our 2-acre lot just outside of Omaha, Neb., I checked my local city codes for regulations. Unfortunately...
May 8, 2017
Deckorators Deck Visualizer is a tool for professional remodelers

Innovative Products: Deckorators Deck Visualizer

The proliferation of technology in the remodeling industry has been so complete that it’s now less a luxury than an expectation, especially with Millennials. Deckorators’ online...
May 5, 2017
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Innovative Products: Broan InVent Bathroom Ventilation Fan

The goal of Broan’s InVent series of ventilation fans is to improve ease of installation, ducting, and wiring for both remodels and new construction.One of the challenges of retrofittin...
May 4, 2017
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Innovative Products: Cuz-D Industries Straight Flush Saw

Circular saws really do only one thing well: crosscut 2-bys. You can rip or crosscut plywood, but you need a track saw or clamps and a straightedge. And when it comes to undercutting...
May 3, 2017
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Pro's Pick: CoConstruct

Paul PaniaguaPresident, All Pro BuildersFullerton, Calif.   CoConstruct helps with leads, proposals, budgeting, selections and specs, client and subcontractor communicati...
May 2, 2017
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Pro's Pick: Techno Metal Post

 Maurice MeagherOwner, Archadeck of Nova Scotia and Case Design / Remodeling of HalifaxHalifax, Nova Scotia  Traditionally, when we’d build a deck, we would use...
May 1, 2017

Keep It Simple Stupid: The Trick to Converting Online Leads

Home improvement is not a tech industry, but also it is.In the same way hailing a cab now means downloading an app, hiring a contractor is largely becoming a matter of going online...
April 19, 2017
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HomeAdvisor Spending $100 Million to Combat Word-of-Mouth Referrals

HomeAdvisor is spending $100 million to convince homeowners to rely on its platform above referrals from friends and family. That should tell you something about where the market...
April 19, 2017