January-February 2019 Table of Contents

From the Editor
Many Happy Returns in 2019 From the Editor Many Happy Returns in 2019

While uncertainty runs high, the future shines bright. Read more

Your Business
Estimating From the Ground Up A Remodeling Classic Estimating From the Ground Up

Understanding how to accurately estimate by the stick is the starting point to any effective estimating system. Read more

Remodeling Activity Will Remain Strong but Challenges Are Emerging, RRI Finds Remodeling Activity Will Remain Strong but Challenges Are Emerging, RRI Finds

Index posts strong increase year-to-year, but moderate growth is projected in 2019 and 2020. Read more

JCHS Reports Over Half of U.S. Households Are Headed by Someone 50 or Older JCHS Reports Over Half of U.S. Households Are Headed by Someone 50 or Older

Remodeling projects to improve home accessibility are projected to be the largest driver of home improvement activity through 2025. Read more

Change Orders The Right Way Change Orders The Right Way

While almost every remodeler knows the basics of a change order, Tim Faller writes that many often miss "Disruption Days." Read more

Replacement Contractor
Code Quandaries: The Four Major Aspects of Code Compliance for Windows Replacement Contractor Code Quandaries: The Four Major Aspects of Code Compliance for Windows

Energy conservation, safety glazing, fall protection, and emergency escape and rescue are four aspects of code compliance window replacement contractors need to understand. Read more

Feature: Cost vs. Value
Key Trends in the 2019 Cost vs. Value Report Key Trends in the 2019 Cost vs. Value Report

Returns on investment for big ticket remodeling projects inch upward. Read more

Layered Kitchen Lighting Layered Kitchen Lighting

Design strategies for meeting the diverse needs in any kitchen. Read more

Products
Product Watch: Living Large, Outdoors Products Product Watch: Living Large, Outdoors

Continuing its six-year streak, demand for outdoor living space increases. Read more

You Built It
Nautical Things Happened to This Powder Room You Built It Nautical Things Happened to This Powder Room

TriVistaUSA helped create the feel of a Victorian ship in a client's powder room for this project. Read more

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