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Technology: Is Windows 10 Worth the Wait?
For people who prefer not to clutter their workspace with a tablet and a laptop, a Windows 10-equipped device may be the answer.
“This is a cleanly…
Design: My Day in a Wheelchair
Architect Bob Borson shares his experience of being in a wheelchair for a day, part of AIA Dallas’ day of awareness on the “impact ADA has had on the…
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Detailed Simplicity: A Lake House Remodel
In this remodel, a trusting client and a thoughtful remodeler come together to connect a lakeside house to its unique site
Technology: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 vs. Apple iPad Air 2
Tablets are an increasingly popular gadget for remodelers, especially with the slew of apps that help make the job easier.
Samsung has released the…
Building Science: Different Insulation Materials Perform the Same When Properly Installed
New findings from a multi-year test Building Science Corp. conducted in collaboration with manufacturers and other industry partners
Workers’ Comp Rates Going Up, Up, Up
Workers’ compensation insurance is a piddling, though required, expense for businesses—except when it comes to construction.
Home Improvement Showrooms Still a Powerful Sales Tool
For all its bricks-and-mortar connotations, home improvement retailers find the showroom concept far from obsolete
Window Review: Style and Efficiency
For Texas-based contractor Matt Risinger, Marvin’s “Next Generation Ultimate Double Hung” is his window of choice.
He used the product to remodel a…
Tools: New Cordless 7-1/2 in Sliding Miter Saw
The twin 5Ah 18v batteries in the brushless Makita XSL02 36V Sliding Miter Saw provides plenty of power to its 7-1/2-inch blade.
Introduced at Makita…
Labor: 6 Guidelines for Independent Contractor Classification
The Department of Labor released a guideline to help businesses and employees differentiate between "employee" and "independent contractor"