Remodeling: Foundation

Walled In: Superior Walls Xi Plus Pre-Cast Insulated Concrete Panels

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:07:43 EST

Multiple layers of insulation help these pre-cast concrete panels achieve upward of R-42 for warm, dry foundations.

Interview: Lisa Wood on the Coming of the Smart Grid and What It Means for Homes

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:53:41 EST

Lisa Wood, executive director of the Institute for Electric Efficiency talks about smart technology, energy efficiency, and the future of the electrical grid.

Universal Design Resources

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:53:34 EST

Links to resources and organizations focused on accessibility and universal design.

Making His Mark: Tom Kelly Wins the 2011 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:37:53 EST

For his business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and industry involvement, Pacific Northwest remodeler Tom Kelly wins this year's Fred Case Award.

5 Steps to Building a Search Persona

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:13:57 EST

It’s easy for online marketers to become distracted by the search engines and forget the real reason they’re doing SEO in the first place: the customer. Customer demand is the driving force behind search and must be the foundation for your SEO strategy. Whether you’re a SEO newbie or already running a few SEO campaigns, it’s important to take a step back and determine what techniques really align with your customers’ needs.

Gates Foundation: 'We Need to Reinvent the Toilet'

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:10:32 EST

The toilet is broken — and not because it won't flush. This unsightly piece of technology, which everyone uses but no one seems to think much about, is in desperate need of an overhaul, according to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which launched a challenge to "reinvent the toilet."

Dry Feet: Cosella-Dorken Delta Footing Barrier

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:03:03 EST

This three-ply fabric mechanically bonds to concrete to keep moisture from wicking into foundation walls from footings.

GE, Kleiner Perkins And Others To Put $63 Million In 10 Home Energy Tech Companies

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:01:13 EST

GE, Emerald Technology Ventures, Foundation Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, RockPort Capital, and Carbon Trust Venture Capital Partners will invest in $63 Million in 10 home energy technology companies, as part of the company’s $200 million “GE ecomagination Challenge.” The initiative is meant to help spur advances in green technologies.

Back to Basics: Pragmatic Prefab for a Little Greener Living

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:46:31 EST

What do you really want out of a home? How much space do you actually need? And what does the micro-crisis of underwater mortgages mean for the notions we have about our ideal dwellings? These kinds of questions were addressed from foundation to finish in this project, drawing on fundamentals of sustainable design without compromising essentials or sacrificing core luxuries.

Homeownership Survey Finds Homeowner Confidence Shaken by Mortgage Crisis

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:59:31 EST

The housing mortgage crisis is having a deep impact on U.S. homeowners' view of homeownership.

Diamond Pier DP-50 Pin Foundation

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:58:24 EST

This pin foundation system is ICC-approved for residential construction of decks, walkways, and stairs, and offers a load capacity equal to or greater than most common deck foundations.

Product Extra: The Remodeling Show

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:25:11 EST

New and interesting products as seen at the 2009 Remodeling Show.

How to Influence Positive Change

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:41:51 EST

Remodelers who want to influence real change in their companies or lives might benefit by reading “Influencer: The Power to Change Anything"

Simpson Strong-Tie MASA Mudsill Anchors

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:31:18 EST

An improved mudsill anchor design provides contractors with a replacement for 1/2- and 5/8-inch anchor bolts. Key areas of the MASA mudsill anchor have been reinforced, and fasteners have been added.

New products for the remodeling market from Arrow Fasteners, FibaTape, Hilti, Nuheat, and Royal Wood

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:41:08 EST

New products from Arrow Fasteners, FibaTape, Hilti, Nuheat, and Royal Wood, add strength and structure to remodeling projects.

Recyling Dell Computers

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:22:48 EST

Dell is making it easier for small businesses to donate and recycle old computers.

New Products for the Remodeling Market From Arizona Tile, BernzOmatic, Broan, Danze, Muck-Truck, ProSpec, and Xylem

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:18:25 EST

New products from makers around the industry, including Arizona Tile, BernzOmatic, Broan, Danze, Muck-Truck, ProSpec, and Xylem.

High Schools Offer Best Hope for Future Remodeling Workforce

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:12:27 EST

What if you could find a steady source for skilled labor and give back to your community? That’s what David Foster has been able to do through the Foundation for Applied Technical Education (FATE) program in Fairfax County, Va.

In Focus: Rough Hardware

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:16:35 EST

Nails, blades, and foundation products.

Industry growth projected in Harvard report

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:58:23 EST

In January (News+Notes), we previewed some of the conclusions of "Foundations for Future Growth in the Remodeling Industry," a report produced by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University (JCHS) about the remodeling industry. The full report, released last month, draws some conclusions that should inform everyone in our industry who is thinking about how to approach the next 10 years.