September 2001
Feature
When used indoors, traditional adhesives don’t mix with modern, energy-efficient homes. Instead consider the water-based options.
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A solid contract prevents mix-ups, which ensures a happy client and protects your company.
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No remodeler can be successful without at least basic skills in sales and marketing, estimating, production, and business and financial management. Expertise in these aspects of business is virtually useless, however, without the ability to...
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Today’s decorative hardware makes a significant contribution to the distinctive look of a kitchen or bathroom. And homeowners are very aware of its impact, judging from the increased interest in knobs and pulls.
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Regardless of whether the 'supply' arrives on the back of a flatbed truck or behind the wheel of a panel van, remodelers look for reliability, quality and a professional attitude from their suppliers.
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Today’s decorative hardware makes a signifAccording to the Hearth Products Association, the number of hearth products available for outdoor entertaining has increased dramatically in the past four years. contribution to the distinctive look of a...
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Interior Floors [7]
Squeaky or uneven floors, gaps between flooring materials, excessive bowing or deflection — no matter what the floor finish, remodelers and builders do themselves and their clients a favor by ensuring that the substrate is in proper condition before...
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A Virginia remodeler knows the direct relationship between a happy customer and a successful company.
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The National Fenestration Rating Council offers several tips that remodelers can pass on to customers in the early stages of the design process to encourage window replacement.
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Today’s decorative hardware makes a significant contribution to the distinctive look of a kitchen or bathroom. And homeowners are very aware of its impact, judging from the increased interest in knobs and pulls.
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Men Speak Up [11]
In the past, women were the primary decision-makers in home decorating. However, a recent study for Expo Design Center reveals that men are taking a much more active role in picking colors, styles and products during remodeling.
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Now that boomers are older, more sophisticated and more affluent, they are demanding cabinets that will either add value to their homes if they decide to sell them and downsize at retirement, or have styles and features with which they can live...
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Take from the rich — the rich in ideas, that is. I was reminded of the importance of copying other people’s work by Robert L. Nardelli, president and CEO of The Home Depot.
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Steel Skylight [14]
Irregular roof pitches, unusual attic framing and tight attic access can make cutting the angles to frame skylight shafts a nightmare.
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The Marketing Maze [15]
The path to marketing success needn’t be complicated. In fact, the most profitable plans tend to be simple ones that are easy to implement.
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Product Review
Asko [16]
Remodelers can integrate multiple shower components with pre-plumbed Pharo shower panels.
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Burnham [17]
Opus hydronic heating equipment includes the G1 gas-fired and O1 oil-fired units.
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Enerjee [18]
Automix 20 is an electronic temperature control with night setback designed to actuate three- or four-way Termomix valves.
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Flood [19]
Clear Tannin Guard is a pre-stain conditioner designed to prevent the finish of exterior wood from discoloring as a result of tannin bleed.
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Geo Mask [20]
The Allia single-bowl kitchen sink, made of French fireclay, comes in white and Per-game.
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Great Lakes Window [21]
The Infinitrim System is designed to eliminate the painting, staining and sanding of the interior trim after a vinyl replacement window has been installed.
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Hansgrohe [22]
Remodelers can integrate multiple shower components with pre-plumbed Pharo shower panels.
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Honeywell [23]
The Chronotherm IV Plus programmable thermostat automatically adjusts to an energy-saving temperature when the home is unoccupied.
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IWP [24]
Aurora composite exterior doors are specifically designed to withstand the elements in extreme climates without sacrificing aesthetics.
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Kinetico [25]
The product includes MACguard, which shuts down the system when the filter’s capacity has been reached, and a PureMometer, which alerts homeowners when the cartridge needs changing.
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Lennox [26]
The C33 evaporator coil series is designed to improve the efficiency of air conditioners and heat pumps by matching outdoor and indoor units.
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Nibco [27]
The DZR (dezincification-resistant brass) circuit-balancing valve is designed to regulate and measure water flow in HVAC and plumbing systems.
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Panasonic [29]
WhisperCeiling, WhisperLite and WhisperWall ventilation fans are Energy Star-approved and Home Ventilating Institute-certified.
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Regency [30]
The Diana ceiling fan is compatible with remote-control and Select-Touch operation.
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Regency [31]
The Diana ceiling fan is compatible with remote-control and Select-Touch operation.
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Rohl [32]
The Allia single-bowl kitchen sink, made of French fireclay, comes in white and Per-game.
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Space Pak [34]
Oak outlets for the company’s high-velocity central air systems are designed for seamless installation in wood floors and other wood environments such as log homes.
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Tempstar [35]
Three new SmartComfort gas furnaces are certified for one- or two-pipe, direct-vent installation.
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Therma-Stor [36]
At 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 60% humidity, the Santa Fe dehumidifier removes 100 pints of water per day using 6.8 amps of electricity
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