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Feature

Following last year’s popular article “77 Tablet Apps Made for Remodelers” (see September 2011), Professional Remodeler editors continue to search for the most popular and latest applications for the residential construction market.

For those who’ve not yet made the pilgrimage to the headquarters of the Kohler Co., you are missing a first-class kitchen and bath design center, along with five-star accommodations.

Most people enjoy buying; nobody likes to feel they are being “sold." A good salesperson will allow their clients to buy from them. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when working with clients:

Remodelers remain hopeful for 2013, still await big recovery.

Airoom Companies transforms an unfinished Chicago basement from storage area to lively indoor entertainment space.

Our PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s top companies. This month’s question to our PRIME experts is, “How do you express your appreciation for your employees?”

Entrepreneurship, partnering, and a dose of trial-and-error characterize
a family company’s three-decade rise.

In today’s remodeling market, establishing and working with design-build clients can be a difficult process. Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talked to remodelers Bob Peterson and Sherry Schwab about their design-build model, and each offers...

As you begin to see a market uptick, or as you tire of being hunkered down, growth should be a priority for you. It has been said that if a business is not growing, it is dying. Over the past five years, growth has not been a common mindset. It...

In late October, Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the Eastern Seaboard. In the days following the superstorm, Professional Remodeler was on the phone with remodelers located in the devastated aftermath asking them what, if anything, they could...

Water is perhaps our most valuable natural resource. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that while approximately 70 percent of earth’s surface is covered by water, only one percent of it is available for human consumption.

News

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has released the second edition of its “Electronic Systems Technical Reference Manual,” a comprehensive guide to the world of residential electronic systems.

Recently, the EPA postponed the lead paint rule for public and commercial buildings until July 1, 2015, a positive sign for remodelers.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) third-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse data of current and future remodeling business conditions is positive overall with mixed sentiment about the future. New weather-related...

Product Review

The new Quatrus undermount sink series provides luxury through design-driven performance.

This new showerhead from Danze has five functions: wide, centerjet, aeration, massage, and wide+centerjet.

Deceuninck Clubhouse Decking is 100 percent PVC and contains no wood or wood fillers.

Diablo’s Ultimate Flawless Finish 10- and 12-inch saw blades deliver precise, splinter-free cuts on fine molding with no rework required.

EnduraMax Wall System by Oldcastle emulates the look and feel of natural stone or traditional brick while offering the benefits of a modern masonry veneer.

With a sink size of 25- by 21 inches, the contemporary design of this new faucet pedestal offers a generous wash basin with large deck space.

The Tri-Flow Aerator with Eco Setting allows the user to pick from three different flow options: full stream, power spray, or eco rinse, which uses 50% less water.

Gorilla Glue Single Use tubes provide the versatility and durability needed for infrequent, small repairs and projects.

This new showerpipe boasts a handy shelf that doubles as a thermostat. Blue and red markings on the thermostat indicate hot and cold; and, the shelf always maintains a neutral temperature, even when extremely hot water is used.

HMI’s archtop aluminum storm doors are extruded and welded to make a perfect custom fit and are available in five designs: full, camber, curved, pointed, and cathedral.

The Citizen collection features clean lines unencumbered by ornament and combined with fundamental form for today’s bathroom.

Kleer PVC Trimboards are manufactured from expanded cellular PVC that is superior to wood in virtually any non-load-bearing exterior application.

The Moxie showerhead syncs with any Bluetooth-enabled device—smartphones and mp3 players—and streams music directly into the shower.

The wave sensor at the top of this new faucet starts and stops the water flow with a simple hand movement above the faucet.

Wall-mountable, this smooth and durable teak shower seat can be used indoors or outdoors. It can be folded into a raised position against the wall when not in use.

This new pedestal lavatory offers elegant details and clean, transitional lines that coordinate with a wide range of bathroom decors.

These new doors from ProVia provide the strength of fiberglass with a wood door look at a cost-effective price.

These two new decorative levers expand the Gramercy Series. The RAG lever offers a grooved insert, providing a distinct, contemporary look.

These two new decorative levers expand the Gramercy Series. The RAG lever offers a grooved insert, providing a distinct, contemporary look.

The DSV screw is a powerful fastening solution for preservative-treated decking applications.

The Accord Seated Shower sports a wide removable bench, storage, and space.

The Cinch undercounter sink makes life easier from installation to everyday use.

This new addition to Terra Legno’s Collection Quercia features a burnished copper color that will add subtle warmth to any interior, making it ideal for residential and commercial spaces.

The new County Series apron-front sink line from Ukinox offers sharp, professional styling with the hygienic benefit of the new “Micro” radius corner.

Replacing a tub and shower fixture often requires removing the fixture and the tile or fiberglass from the wall—until now.

 
 


 

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