This high-pressure laminate (HPL) surface by Formica comes in a granite pattern featuring gold tones with iron veining that can complement a variety of cabinetry from light maple...
The Italian-produced tiles from Concept Surfaces’ Icon Collection now come in a hexagon shape, available in a 24x24-inch size. The pre-cut shape allows installers to make distinct...
The floor and tile underlayment works as a moisture vapor retarder that helps increase the life and appearance of flooring by laminating two layers of kraft paper with a polymer...
Portland-based Clayhaus Ceramics released 10 new shapes and 24 matte finish glazes, designed to give homeowners, designers, and remodelers the opportunity to evoke a midcentury...
Tile and stone manufacturer Ann Sacks collaborated with celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to produce this collection of metal tiles. The look is inspired by midcentury...
The new IS.14 is the largest impact-resistant lift & slide made for hurricane-prone regions. The door system’s design pressure rating of 100DP meets Miami Dade wind codes,...
Screw Products’ new Holds-a-Bit screw holder makes it easier to get screws into tight places. The Screw Holder is a transparent rubber sleeve that slides onto the end of a screwdriver...
Marvin Windows and Doors has added new casement and awning insert windows to its Integrity product line. The new replacement windows combine wood interiors with exteriors made...
While new to the residential remodeling market, the Bathtubs for Pets system has been available to professional pet groomers for 15 years, with thousands of tubs sold worldwide...
Cable rail manufacturer Feeney has added Aluminum Post Caps to its line of railing accessories. The caps are being sold as a decorative add-on to the company’s pre-engineered ...
Deceuninck rolled out new curved handrails and Deckorator balusters. The balusters come in aluminum or composite with round or square profiles and the option of baskets and other...
Certainteed says the facing on its SmartBatt insulation features a first-of-its-kind MoistureSense technology that creates a “smart” vapor retarder that reduces the potential ...
Manufacturers typically use industry trade shows to highlight new and recent product releases. Here are nine entries that caught our eye this October in Baltimore at The Remodeling...
When you ask tile manufacturers to take a step back and look at how things have changed over the last several years, they themselves are floored. “It has been exciting to observe...
The annual Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) recognize the top National Association of Home Builders Remodelers councils and members whose efforts...
This year’s Professional Remodeler Leadership Awards were held on opening night at the Remodeling Show. The annual event honored winners of Professional Remodeler’s 2014 Design...
Around the middle of September 2012, Tenhulzen Residential of Bellevue, Wash., received a call from former clients about updating their master bathroom. “’We hate it—we’ve always...
By the end of this year, spending on home remodeling should come close to the pre-recession 2006 peak of $145 billion, according to figures compiled by the Joint Center for Housing...
Ever since he bought his father’s St. Louis remodeling business in 1983, three things have shaped Scott Mosby’s company: a commitment to top standards of product and service; ...
The floor plan for this suburban family home included a kitchen that was undersized and isolated. While there was a large family room adjacent to the kitchen, the room was separated...
Tom Swartz: Tell us a bit about your company and your succession strategy. Shawn McCadden: I started my company, Custom Contracting, in 1991 with goal of wanting it to ...
The best advice I ever received about selling came during a contractor sales training session. After a contractor had complained that he felt compelled to give free estimates ...
Team Success I measure my personal success by the success of my team. If they are succeeding personally and professionally, then I have reached my goal. But I don’t think I can...
When you need to see a doctor, you typically make the first appointment with your general practitioner. You explain your aches and pains, and sometimes the doctor will recommend...
It has been said that if a business is not growing it is dying. In my experience, most remodelers agree. When I ask remodelers if they want to grow their business, whether their...
Business conditions show continued strong growth The third-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) indicated strong...