No one likes to fix mistakes after a job is finished, but most remodelers take it for granted that a punchlist is part of a project. Don't.

In 2000, 1.04 million gas hearth appliances (such as fireplaces and stoves) were shipped by manufacturers, along with 647,000 wood- or pellet-fuel-burning appliances, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association.

Countertops can add the pizzazz that makes a kitchen the showroom of a home.

Human resource programs offer a competitive edge in a tight labor market.

Turn complaints into an opportunity to improve the client’s perception of your company. In the book 301 Great Management Ideas, John Wirth, president of Woodworker’s Supply (Albuquerque, N.M.), shares his successful strategy.

Gregory A. Miedema, CGR, president of Dakota Builders Inc. (Tucson, Ariz.), is adamant that customer satisfaction comes before anything else.

When undertaking a major addition or remodeling job that involves upgrading the HVAC system, one of the major hurdles is how to integrate the new space into the existing house.

The basis of the New England Classic product line is a modular stile and rail system with various panel inserts made from veneered hardwood over an MDF substrate.

The family of international building codes released by the International Code Council last year has turned out to be pretty popular.

Between new codes and new employees, your crews likely will have code questions.