How do remodelers actually sell “green” work when it costs more and the payback is in the future for the homeowner? ó More
It's becoming more common for building professionals to bring their paperwork into the field with the help of laptop computers, but another iteration of hand-held computing may prove highly useful for contractors on-the-go. More
Decra Roofing Systems, Hitachi Power Tools, Owens Corning, MFM Building Products. More
An architect's job is a cross between a counselor and a tailor. To put us in the right frame of mind ó to design for clients instead of ourselves ó we need to get inside our clients' heads. We have to understand not only who they are, but how they live in their home and why things work or don't work for them. Then we need to help them “try on” new ideas. More
In its few years of existence, the virtual globe program Google Earth — which... More
I don't much like allowances, which let homeowners postpone decisions that really... More
As you get ready to close the books on 2007, take the opportunity to thank your staff and clients for another successful year in business. For the crewmembers who went above and beyond, or the homeowners who made you happy to head to the jobsite each day, check out these holiday-season gift recommendations, hand-picked by the REMODELING staff. More
