Other stories by Jeffrey Lee

  • Energy-Efficient Green Products Exterior Lighting Technology Features

    Just a year ago, Marty Bursky never had conversations with his clients about which type of energy-efficient fixture, if any, they should use in their exterior lighting. "Up until very recently," says the president of Cleveland Lighting One, a lighting showroom, dealer, and installer in the...

  • Green Remodeling Provides a Second Chance at Sustainability

    By its very nature, remodeling is "green" in that you are reusing and improving existing infrastructures. After that, remodeling green calls on many of the same products and techniques as any other green building process.

  • Green Remodeling Case Studies

    Case studies from Wisconsin and California showcase the many ways eco-friendly products and processes can make all the difference in existing homes

  • Improved High-Efficiency Showerheads Make The Most of Lower Flows

    Justin Wilson has been specifying ultra-low-flow showerheads for more than three years. But his biggest surprise when comparing water-efficient fixtures to typical builder-grade showerheads is that there is no surprise at all.

  • Hardwood Flooring's Green Message Grows on Pros and Consumers

    As recently as a year ago, Epcon Communities was not specifying hardwood flooring in its home market of Columbus, Ohio. The builder of slab-on-grade, ranch condominiums in the $180,000 to $250,000 price range installed carpet and vinyl surfaces in its homes, says Craig Thomas, vice president of...

  • Expanding Choices for High-Performance Window Glazings

    The decision to specify energy-efficient windows in your new homes or remodeling projects is a relative no-brainer; in fact, they’ve long since passed mainstream status given energy codes, local requirements, and buyers’ awareness and demand for more efficient products. Energy Star–rated windows...

  • Laminate flooring provides exotic looks with convincing construction.

    Homeowners used to have three options for laminate flooring: oak, light oak, or dark oak. But current top-selling products allow your clients to get rare, in-demand, or high-priced looks within their budget, says Milton Goodwin, Armstrong's general manager of laminate.

  • Fiberglass Doors Add Style to Entryways

    You won't see fiberglass doors on a run-way in Milan, but door manufacturers do take style seriously. Many homeowners are upgrading their entry systems with custom art-glass inserts, wood finishes, and other options. Fiberglass door manufacturers are capitalizing on that fact with choices galore.

  • Cabinets In Every Room of the House

    With builders and remodelers trying to create unique spaces that set their projects apart, cabinet manufacturers are adapting and are touting the flexibility of their products outside of the kitchen and bathroom.