TOM SWARTZ: Chip, what is the process that determines your ownership role in the company and what steps were taken to become an owner?CHIP CRAWFORD: It was a conscious decision...
For many remodelers, the lifeblood of their company comes in the form of repeat and referral work. In some cases, remodelers have reported that repeat and referral work makes ...
Financing for remodeling projects as well as that for remodeling firms continues to remain inconsistent throughout the country. Financial institutions reported they’ve eased lending...
Not long after the housing bubble burst in 2007, a wave of foreclosed homes flooded the Atlanta real estate market. Jim LaVallee and his old business partner, Rick Bennett, heard...
When it comes to making lighting choices for a specific project, a practical definition of sustainability helps: “Sustainable lighting meets human needs with the least impact ...
Homeowners are now willing to experiment with different options for greater aesthetic appeal. “The digital space has certainly made the ability to find information easier,” says...
OUR PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s best remodelers. This month we asked: “What is the ideal number of direct reports (to you) and why?” Five, ...
These new mirrored medicine cabinets—named My View and Perception—from Villeroy & Boch emphasize both design and versatility. My View can sport either tempered glass shelves...
Panasonic offers two variations of this new ventilation fan: The FV-11VHL2 has light and nightlight feature; the FV-11VH2 is available without lights. Designed to provide and ...
The built-in handrails on this new line of sinks from Pressalit Care are meant to ensure easy use for the elderly, disabled individuals, or others with balance issues or difficulty...
The Allerton Collection from Gerber now features several high efficiency toilet options, all using just 1.28 gallons per flush. Each new model is WaterSense-certified and designed...
White is central in this new collection from Effeti, which includes the MAK2, BK ES Tube Hood, and BK3. MAK2 features slender cabinets double-faced column islands with recessed...
The 2014 version of this touch-screen thermostat from Warmup—designed via a national contest—connects to the company’s radiant floor heating and allows users to view actual graphs...
This new collection from TOTO can be employed in traditional, transitional, or contemporary bath decors. The lavatory faucet is available in a widespread or single-lever option...
This bath/shower unit from Sterling is made up of modular panels connected with Dry-Block seal, with no caulk needed. The entire unit is made of Vikrell, Sterling’s exclusive ...
This mortarless stone veneer from Ply Gem accents exterior siding, outdoor living spaces, and interior areas. An interlocking panel system allows easy, quick installation with...
Marvin’s Passive House Institute U.S. certified window is available with tripane glass in a 1-3/8-inch profile, or quad glazing with Heat Mirror technology in a 1-inch profile...
Daltile has added three new collections of ColorBody Porcelain tiles. Imagica is inspired by modern architecture and European design, emulating stained concrete, stone, and fabric...
The flagship of the Bosch dishwasher line is the quietest dishwasher in North America at 38 dBA. It features a flexible third rack with alternating folding tines and adjustable...
The newest addition to the Thermador Professional Series of appliances combines the benefits of steam cooking with traditional true convection baking in one appliance. Forty EasyCook...
The classic coffered design of these rigid PVC panels from Armstrong provides a decorative ceiling option at a fraction of the cost of custom ceiling work. The easy-to-install...
Five Amerock hardware collections—consisting of cabinet pulls and knobs—are now available in the new Venetian Bronze finish, a rich dark brown hue with a hint of burgundy and ...
Handi-Flow Channel Fill, the newest product with Fomo’s High Flow Technology, has the ability to completely fill voids and cavities of all shapes and sizes with minimal fill points...
Masterchem Industries has changed the formula of its Kilz Pro-X 100 Series of interior paints to allow projects to be completed faster with potentially fewer coats. Improved spray...
The STS/Tectorius aerosol spray Vibra-Stop thread locker, sealant, and anti-vibration compound overcomes traditional roadblocks that prevent thread-lockers from being packaged...
MSA has created the first “green” protective hard hat manufactured from sugarcane instead of traditional high-density polyethylene. The V-Gard Green meets the same performance...
Quikrete’s Concrete Etching Stain transforms plain concrete into a marble-like appearance with warm earth tones and unique shading. It permanently stains concrete in one step ...
GlacialLight has added three 8-inch AC and DC input surface mounted downlight series to its lighting range. All three series feature minimum color rendering indexes of 80, are...
Sea Gull Lighting’s new-for-2014 Sfera collection includes a six-light chandelier with rounded, sweeping curves and detailed center bands that measure 32-¼-inches high and 24-...
ODL Inc.’s Tubular Skylights now come in a model with 98-percent reflective mirror interiors to allow more natural light into interior spaces. Available in both 10- and 14-inch...
