The Canadian manufacturer of stone wool is ramping up production in its new U.S.... More
A Tennessee remodeler has rebuilt his staff by recruiting college graduates who don't know his business but have the drive and aptitude to learn. More
In an effort to create an effective guest-worker program, immigration reform has been linked to prevailing wage laws. Meanwhile, several states have introduced bills to eliminate prevailing wages. A prospect of higher roofing labor rates may be seen as a boon for roofers, or a boondoggle that further dampens a still-struggling marketplace. More
Devices like the iPad are a fast and fully portable alternative to the traditional home improvement company pitch book. More
Pending legislation could add to remodelers' red tape woes, including an ongoing... More
How Iris Harrell shrugged off rejection and blazed her own remodeling trail. More
Hybrid or dual-fuel HVAC systems allow homeowners to control use based on fuel prices. More
Though all three of these young remodelers had other plans for their careers, they were drawn back to the companies they grew up around, bringing innovation and energy to the family business. More
