The town of Jamestown, R.I., had been suffering from what the local planning board calls "aggrandizement," that is, residents buying small houses and remodeling them to the tune of homes double or triple the size of the original. Category: Whole-house remodeling, $100,000 to $250,000 Location:...
When a 1960s remodel plopped a family room and screened porch onto the back of this 1930s Colonial, some much needed space was added, but the new space ignored the existing kitchen. Category: Kitchen remodeling, $100,000 to $250,000 Location: Washington, D.C. Contractor: Scott Hundley, Potomac...
The winners of this year's Renaissance Design Competition showcase projects that reflect the commitment and vision of design and construction professionals. From a row house update to a barn-to-office conversion to an oceanfront bungalow, the projects are dramatically different but have a common...
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The town of Jamestown, R.I., had been suffering from what the local planning board calls "aggrandizement," that is, residents buying small houses and remodeling them to the tune of homes double or triple the size of the original. Category: Whole-house remodeling, $100,000 to $250,000 Location:...
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When a 1960s remodel plopped a family room and screened porch onto the back of this 1930s Colonial, some much needed space was added, but the new space ignored the existing kitchen. Category: Kitchen remodeling, $100,000 to $250,000 Location: Washington, D.C. Contractor: Scott Hundley, Potomac...
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The winners of this year's Renaissance Design Competition showcase projects that reflect the commitment and vision of design and construction professionals. From a row house update to a barn-to-office conversion to an oceanfront bungalow, the projects are dramatically different but have a common...
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Consumer confidence fell again in July, according to The Conference Board. Inflation-adjusted per capita disposable income rose at very strong annual growth rates of about 6% in May and June.
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An $11 million restoration project to save Falling Water, the 1936 Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece located 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, from falling into Bear Run has been completed, restoring the world-famous house to near original condition."Falling Water still tilts a little bit toward the...
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro (N.C.) is securing funding to add home repair work to its services for low-income residents, the Greensboro News Record reported. "There's obviously a need for these kinds of repairs," the News Record quotes Bob Kelley, the affiliate's executive director...
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Portland, Ore.-based building product giant LP has announced plans to divest itself of nearly half of its operations, citing a new growth strategy and the need to significantly reduce its $840 million debt. "The most significant assets to be divested are LP's 935,000 acres of timberlands in Texas...
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St. Louis and St. Louis County, Mo., are developing codes to govern renovation work specifically, and they're working together to make sure their two codes are "as similar as possible," the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Both are basing their code on the International Code Council's draft of the...
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The Federal Trade Commission has proposed changes to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) that include the creation of a national do-not-call registry. Such a registry could potentially make it illegal for some home improvement companies to call past customers and other leads who are on the registry...
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The California legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit insurance companies from excluding mold claims from liability and property policies issued in the state.Introduced by State Senator Deborah Ortiz, the bill, according to an analysis by the Senate Committee on Insurance, intends to...
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Like the sun setting behind your beach umbrella, Labor Day signals the end of summer and sounds the official call back to business.Gone is the leisurely pace of summer, and clients are busy -- at work, at school, and at home. That means they'll have less time to approve design changes or make...
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It's important for remodelers to have accurate, up-to-date weather information."The whole idea is to empower users and give them exactly what they want, when they want it, and on a mobile device," says Paul Douglas, Digital Cyclone's chairman and founder.
The truck of your dreams is coming to a town near you. For the second year in a row, Tools of the Trade magazine, a sister publication of Remodeling, has teamed up with Ford, Porter-Cable, DrillDoctor, and other sponsors to develop and build the Site Commander II, an ultimate work truck chock-full...
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Building on the success of its FlexWrap window flashing, DuPont Tyvek Weatherization Systems has unveiled a companion product, StraightFlash. Made with Tyvek, a polyethylene or polyolefin film, and a premium butyl sealant, the products provide a barrier against water infiltration and will direct...
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In the future, residential windows may not just be openings that let in light and views. Designed as an inspiration to product inventors and homeowners alike, Project Odyssey is aiming to make the lives of consumers easier and more efficient.
Designed for fast, efficient installation, the Basic Radiant in-floor hot water radiant heating kit includes Dura-PEX tubing and a pre-engineered, ready-to-install control panel.
Color-grouping system is based around color psychology and groups more than 600 of the company's main colors into four mood-inspired collections -- Calm, Fresh, Vibrant, and Warm. Formulated for interior hardwood floors, this oil-based finish comes in clear satin, clear semi-gloss, and clear gloss.
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With these realistic looks and superior durability, manufacturers are banking on the rock-solid staying power of porcelain tile.Reminiscent of the Southwest, Desert Canyon porcelain tile comes in four rustic colors, Dune, Sunrise, Cactus, and Sunset, and three tumbled stone borders.