Doug DwyerContributing EditorSeniors will graduate from high schools, technical schools or colleges this month. At this point, many people throw their mortarboards in the air ...
Tom SwartzContributing EditorAs America's population ages, especially the large baby boomer generation, the opportunities for remodeling projects suited to their changing needs...
Composite balusters and railings offer design options wood doesn't. Photo courtesy of CertainTeedMaterials such as glass, wire and engineered composite products are ...
Sidebars: PATH Lighting Tech Set Energy Star doors replaced a single-glazed window and wood door for a vast improvement in daylighting, energy efficiency and ambiance. Late last...
Sidebars:Some Rules Should Never be BrokenAs children, rules were put in place for our safety. If, for example, you ever had a close call with a car while crossing the street...
Sidebars:John Gonsalves, 39Many remodelers and builders donate time, money and materials to housing-oriented charities such as Habitat for Humanity. That's exactly what John ...
Sidebars:New Ideas for a Hot MarketLiving space dedicated to outdoor entertaining continues to be on a meteoric rise in popularity across the country, particularly in the warm...
Sidebars:The FinancialsSnapshotProducts ListA small house on a tight lot, the bungalow was a perfect candidate for a second-floor addition. The trim, roof pitch, harmonizing ...
Sidebars:Design Do's and Don'ts Variation in climate and conditions, lot size and zoning restrictions make it difficult to normalize decking trends; however, whether ...
Michael MorrisEditor in ChiefEvery once in a while, I like to respond to remodelers who have requested information on important topics so the rest of you can benefit as well. ...
By implementing efficienct, company-wide project-management processes, you'll save time and drive more profit to the bottom line. Photo courtesy of Archadeck of CharlotteThe...