It’s easy to underestimate the manpower and management required to run a large project efficiently. As a company specializing in remodels costing $250K and up, we’ve found that...
When new technology becomes available, the decision to move away from tried-and-true products or practices can be challenging. Remodelers and other professional contractors often...
In a move to replace structural steel alternatives, MiTek’s Hardy Frame brand released the CFS Moment Frame, a stackable system designed for lateral force resistance. “In remodeling...
DuPont’s FlexWrap EZ flashing tape hit the market in May 2018, and we saw it at the Remodeling Show in October.A new member of the manufacturer’s Flashing Systems line, FlexWrap...
Pressure-sensitive flashing tapes have become increasingly commonplace on today’s jobsites, but many of the contractors who use them don’t understand how they work. They think...
Engineered I-joists can span long distances to make a flat and solid subfloor. Tying the joists together with blocking makes the floor even stronger and stiffer. So one of the...
When asked what the most difficult part of this year’s New American Remodel has been, Michael Gardner pauses for a moment then laughs. “All of it,” he says. “It’s been an evolving...
Carl Callsen began tinkering with tools as soon as he was old enough to hold them. His uncle and father were both carpenters, and Callsen grew up helping his parents in their ...
The dark and dated 1,600-square-foot house hadn't been touched since the 1980s. Today, it's a graceful, light-filled dwelling that takes advantage of the views and ocean breezes...
Having just the right tool or part to solve an unexpected issue is one of the most satisfying aspects of having a carefully stocked truck. Stopping on the job for a missing item...
Jesse DunnOwner, Complete Home ContractingNaperville, Ill. This multi-tool has been my go-to for so long I don’t even consciously make the decision to use...
I did a lot of online shopping this year at Amazon, and virtually everything I ordered was shipped free and delivered in two days or less. The reason is Amazon Prime and the artificial...
