Other stories by Elizabeth Landry

  • The Plot Thickens

    No one knows solid surfacing more intimately than fabricators — they're the ones who form it into gorgeous and durable countertops and other surfaces that delight homeowners. So it's no surprise that two fabricators have come up with a new way to do solid surface.

  • Specialty work trucks go beyond just transport

    The latest specialty work trucks go beyond just transport and tool-box. With hefty payload capacity and plenty of towing power these trucks also feature four-wheel drive, super-cargo capacity, extended cabs, and GPS navigation — not to mention interior comfort.

  • Heavy Hitters

  • Added Detail

  • New Products Pavilion Winners

    The second annual New Products Pavilion was a big hit at the 2005 Remodeling Show in Baltimore. A batch of new and innovative products — 37 in all — had a showcase all to itself on the show floor, where attendees could browse and vote on their favorites.

  • New wall products

  • Rough Hardware

  • New tool products

    Tools just keep getting better. Power tools are making the most of technology, while hand tools are employing user-friendly ergonomic designs. Here are some of the latest and best.

  • Faucet makers add filtering systems

    It's easy enough to get filtered or purified water these days. If you don't want to deal with a bottled water service, you can buy pitchers that will filter your tap water, or go one step further and add a purification system to your faucets.

  • Products incorporate anti-bacterial properties

    Germ paranoia among consumers seems to have reached an all-time high. That makes the home-improvement market a perfect breeding ground for products that promise to shield homeowners from ever-present microbes.