Today's Stories

  • Product Extra: All Decked Out

    Decking products from AERT, Royal, Tamko, Trex, Tiger Claw, Fiber Composites, and Quality Aluminum.

     
  • Paint Manufacturers Launch Color-Capturing iPhone Apps

    Within a week of each other Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams introduced tools to capture color inspiration on the go.

     
  • Encouraging Remodeling News From All Over

    Positive-ish stories are trickling in from remodelers. Some of these stories brim with unabashed confidence. Others are cautiously optimistic that recovery is ahead and that when it arrives, they’ll be front-and-center in the minds of their clients.

     
  • Help With Trouble Customers

    An Angie’s List-type website provides a view from the other side and helps businesses avoid problem customers.

     
  • Bracing for the Storm: Tips and Products for Hurricane Season

    Several manufacturers are offering products and insight that can help remodelers protect their clients’ homes during the hurricane season.

     
  • Product Extra: Black Is Back

    Turns out, black is the new black, with dramatic finishes and fixtures available from a range of manufacturers.

     
  • Remodeling Entrepreneurs Are Honored

    Four of the most dynamic remodelers in the country, including second-time nominee Iris Harrell, have been selected as finalists for the 2009 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the third annual program named for (and endowed by) the founder and CEO of Case Design/Remodeling.

     
  • Storm Clouds

    Steve Platt, also known as The Storm Door Guy, installs nothing but storm doors in his Twin Cities market. Platt once offered a broad selection of storm doors on his website, StormDoorInstaller.com. Now he offers just two.

     
  • Remodelers Look to 2009 IECC for Some Stimulus Guidelines

    Regardless of whether your state or jurisdiction has already adopted the 2009 IECC, remodelers need to be familiar with the new code if they intend to take advantage of remodeling-related provisions of the economic stimulus package.

     
  • Hybrid HVAC

    Hybrid or dual-fuel HVAC systems allow homeowners to control use based on fuel prices.