June-July 2017 Table of Contents

Editor's Note
Why We Need High School Wood Shop Classes From the Editor Why We Need High School Wood Shop Classes

They can inspire youths to take up remodeling Read more

Your Business
Remodeler, Do You Work Late Hours? You're Not Alone. Remodeler, Do You Work Late Hours? You're Not Alone.

When the sun goes down, the laptop lights up at remodelers' desks nationwide, according to new data from a company that provides online estimating services. Read more

Remodeling Activity Is Continuing Its Five-Year Growth Climb, Latest RRI Finds Remodeling Activity Is Continuing Its Five-Year Growth Climb, Latest RRI Finds

Index finds 4.5% year-over-year rise in pro-worthy projects Read more

Quiz: Match the Design Element to Its Project Remodeling Design Awards Quiz: Match the Design Element to Its Project

This test could be trickier than you think Read more

Here’s a Different Way to Rank the Remodeling 550: By Cost of Living

Using that standard can turn the top 15 topsy-turvy Read more

The Hot Topic That Could Boost Your Profits This Summer

With work ramping up, you might not have thought much about your insurance recently, but here's why you should. Read more

Seven Highlights from the 2017 Houzz & Home Survey Seven Highlights from the 2017 Houzz & Home Survey

Annual report details where homeowners spent their money and how they will spend it this year Read more

Feature: Outdoor Oasis
Ipe Deck on Texas Home Connects Exterior to the Interior Ipe Deck on Texas Home Connects Exterior to the Interior

Part of a whole-house remodel in Austin, Texas, this deck is positioned right off the living room for ample indoor/outdoor living Read more

Copper Patina Panels Conceal This Minnesota Patio Space Copper Patina Panels Conceal This Minnesota Patio Space

Including a barn-door entry gate framed in timber and punctured with unique holes Read more

Bluestone Garden Patio Capitalizes on Mountainous Landscape Bluestone Garden Patio Capitalizes on Mountainous Landscape

Located near the Shenandoah National Park, this patio is perched on a hill for views in all directions Read more

Composite Deck Extends 'Heart of the Home' Composite Deck Extends 'Heart of the Home'

Using Trex’s Transcend Spiced Rum composite as the main material for the project, Amazing Decks made the outdoor deck feel as if it was a hardwood floor Read more

Feature: Healthy Homes
Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes

Remodeling's next big trend could be something homeowners can feel, but not see Read more

Design
The Outer Limits: Tips to Take Your Exterior Projects to the Next Level The Outer Limits: Tips to Take Your Exterior Projects to the Next Level

Indoor/outdoor living spaces are in demand. Here's how to give homeowners the connections they crave Read more

Products
You Built It
Malibu Home Gets a Resort-Style Upgrade Malibu Home Gets a Resort-Style Upgrade

A striking site and ample amenities facilitate an elegant indoor/outdoor living experience Read more

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