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From regional palettes to new visualization tools, here are some handy tips for selecting exterior colors

Recently, remodeling educator and trainer Mark Paskel helped a contractor working on an insurance estimate for his client. In the process they…

A remodeler builds stain-grade custom newels and modifies prefab treads to complete a winder stair started by the homeowner

You asked several subcontractors for pricing, picked the best quote, and used it to win the job. Now what? For most private work, says construction…

Energy efficiency in a home needs to be thought of as one entity rather than independent products  

The clients want to find better use for the vast expanse of space in this large bathroom. 3-D models and color renderings will help them envision the options

Entries are now being accepted for NARI’s 2016 National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards. All NARI member contractors in good standing are…

Homes in the South are mostly built on slab-on-grade or pier-and-beam foundations, which means the HVAC systems and most of the ductwork run through…

Effective communication depends not just on the means we use to communicate but on the people involved and the circumstances that bring them together