As the remodeling industry continues to redevelop, reshape, and reinvent itself following a crippling recession, investing in a franchise or dealership is one way remodelers can...
Remodeling and replacement projects that involve windows remain stable since last year but window replacement work is expected to increase slightly in the next 2-3 years, according...
For nearly four years the Larchmont Yacht Club in Westchester County, New York, worked with local architect Jim Fleming on plans to renovate the organization’s dining area and...
A work center or zone is an area where a particular task occurs. Using the center concept is a comprehensive way to design an area that will be used for a certain task. There ...
When approaching a home, one of the first things that catches the eye is the front door. The roof may have a larger surface area and the siding may anchor the home, but the front...
Our PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s leading professionals. This month we asked, “when do you determine to give up on a ‘big idea’ and move on to...
Designed for use on ceilings, walls, and soffits, this pre-engineered drywall grid system from Armstrong cuts installation time in half compared with conventional wood framing...
The new 8V MAX Impact Screwdriver from Porter-Cable gives users an easy-to-carry option at 6.48-inches long, weighing in at just 1.42 pounds. Despite its small size, the 8V MAX...
Two features drive these new hammer drills from DeWalt: the Shocks Active Vibration Control System and E-Clutch Anti-Rotational Technology. Shocks—found on both models—minimizes...
These 16-inch water pump pliers from Knipex boast a forged box-joint design for a greater top and bottom gripping capacity, with teeth of approximately 61 Rockwell hardness. Once...
Ply Gem adds two new products to its line of gutter protection gear. Leaf Logic acts like a drying rack, utilizing a rippled design, front trough, and angled holes to help prevent...
Two new offerings have joined CertainTeed’s Vinyl Carpentry siding accessory collection: the 3.5-inch Fluted Corner and the Flexible J-Channel. The Fluted Corner sports true-to...
Therma-Tru now offers its internal blinds with low-e glass to increase energy efficiency. Users can also open and close them more easily with a convenient single-hand operator...
Three lightweight models make up the new family of worm drive saws from Skilsaw. The SHD77-02 aluminum is the most versatile of the worm drive saws, combining power and performance...
Huber Engineered Woods now offers 23/32-inch square edge sheathing in its AdvanTech sheathing product line; the company previously offered ½-inch and 5/8-inch thicknesses. All...
Shurtape has designed its line of stucco tapes to withstand the heavy troweling required in working with stucco. The tapes can conform to a variety of surfaces, including vinyl...
Fujitsu General America has added floor mount units in 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 BTU/hour to its lineup of multi-zone equipment. The small indoor units are less than 24-inches...
The wall-mounted, modulating-condensing Mascot II boiler by Laars is 100 pounds and is available as a 125,000 BTU input boiler or combination boiler and water heater, both Energy...
Modine’s Hot Dawg H2O hydronic unit heater has no moving external parts, making it a perfect fit for a garage or warehouse. The unit’s design and low profile allow it to be rotated...
The RH180 Hybrid Tank-Tankless Water Heater from Rinnai combines the immediate large quantity of hot water provided by a traditional tank-style water heater and the advanced supply...
The Panasonic Heating & Air Conditioning Group’s new System 5—Multi-Split Heat Pump features top energy efficiency and provides flexible indoor and outdoor combinations allowing...
The JS Series thermostat with BACnet protocol from Jackson Systems combines the power of a space-mounted equipment controller with the convenience of built-in temperature and ...
Bradford White’s new Brute Elite Series line of gas-fired, modulating-condensing boilers and volume water heaters includes residential boilers from 80,000 to 210,000 BTU. A front...
Watts Radiant SmartTrac is a non-structural, modular panel system designed to simplify radiant heating and cooling installations in subfloor, wall, and ceiling applications. The...
The Lennox SunSource XC25/XP25 Home Energy System uses the power of the sun to harness sustainable energy for the heating and cooling systems and reduces homeowners’ electricity...
Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat with Voice Control utilizes far-field voice-control technology, which breaks through the ambient noise of a busy household. Saying, “Hello, ...
Kohler offers this nightlight option on its Cachet and Reveal seat models in both elongated and round front. The light itself is in the hinge and is bright enough for users to...
The Saniswift from SFA Saniflo has undergone several plumber-friendly design modifications to simplify and speed up its installation. About the size of a small wastebasket, the...
An improved trapway headlines the improvements to one of Gerber’s most popular toilet lines. The new trapway allows improved flushing and cleaning of the toilet bowl. All internal...
Up to two household applications can draw water from the GU120 simultaneously, with 20 percent more BTUs than the previous model. The stainless steel heat exchanger sports a 2...
