Unlike a lot of contractors I’m not a big fan of what’s known in the trades as "bending rail" at all and I prefer to use material that’s solid or horizontally laminated and then formed …
Read the full story »A look at interesting interior remodeling projects from around the region.
A look at interesting exterior remodeling projects from around the region.
Tricks, hints, ideas, and schedules for those projects that help maintain your family’s most important investment.
Browse through this section to read our recommendations and reviews of new and interesting products for your home.
A look at sustainable and energy efficient building and remodeling techniques, materials, and projects.
A good video from Extreme How To Magazine on how to Install an Insulated Basement Floor consisting of an insulated subfloor, tongue-and-groove natural cork panels, and modular carpet tiles.
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A video interview with Alan Krawitz of Bath Fitter who will discuss with us the bathroom remodeling options that Bath Fitter provides and take us through their techniques and offerings.
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One of the remodeling industries trade journals Quaified Remodeler reports that:
LIRA [Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity]Suggests Remodeling Upturn in 2010
Home improvement spending is likely to reach a cyclical bottom in the current quarter …
Thanks to Green Building Advisor editor Daniel Morrison we have two articles with contrasting opinions highlighted in the blogs over on the Green Building Advisor website: Pro/Con: Is Vinyl Green?
Yes, Vinyl Is Green
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Not So Big Remodeling: Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live while the title for latest book from the talented and renowned architect by Sarah Susanka is also one of project specialties and …
One of my own personal specialties has always been designing and building what call ‘Theatrical Spaces & Environments’. I was trained as a theatrical set and lighting designer and have always pulled employees and subcontractors …
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A video interview with John Mehrkens of Trex who will talk with us about Trex Decking and Railing & Fence products which are manufactured from reclaimed and recycled materials.
In the meantime please take …
Design/Build – What does it mean?… an Overview
While in recent years the term has seemingly swept the country, You may wonder, is it just a marketing slogan,… a buzz word,… a hot button,… or does …
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A video interview with James Albert of ISI Solar who will talk with us about Solar Photovoltaics, one of the fastest growing energy technologies for homes and the financial incentives that make solar …
While from the photo on the right you can see it came out very beautifully in the long run planning ahead wasn’t part of the agenda with this home owner’s project. I was brought in …
The Westchester Spring Home Show for 2010 returns to Pace University campus Jan. 16 & 17 and admission is FREE if you print out and show this page. For general directions click here or try …
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