PR August 2002

Four bungalows on the South Side of Chicago offer contractors and consumers a look at environmentally friendly ideas for remodeling smaller, older urban homes in lower- and working-class neighborhoods.

Architectural casement windows feature multipoint locking systems and stainless steel, tamperproof hinging.

Recently posted outside the office of my colleague Todd Shraiberg, director of electronic media and editor in chief of HousingZone.com, is a software company ad featuring “six dangerous myths about e-business platforms.

Sarnadeck is a skid resistant, waterproof, thermoplastic membrane designed to eliminate rotten boards and the need to paint decks, balconies, patios, stairways and walkways.

One more reason why workers don’t want to enter the construction industry.

Designed for use with large-format tile, ProBiltSeries two-bar tile cutters come in four sizes: 17, 20, 25 and 28 inch

The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 did a number of good things for small companies.

XactScope software is designed for estimating in the field without pencil and paper or a laptop.

CD-ROM technology allows even “business cards” to wow customers with flashy presentations and images previously available only on sophisticated Web sites or in expensive four-color brochures.

The IB75 gas fireplace is designed to offer the appearance of a masonry unit.