Remodeling Green
Remodelers are at the forefront of green and sustainable living, as they help homeowners achieve eco-friendly renovations through energy efficiency and other environmentally sound practices.

Bathroom Remodeling
Contractors should understand the increasing number of homeowners are demanding remodels that make financial sense; fortunately, bathroom remodels stand up to the scrutiny.

Hawaii Custom Remodel
This Craftsman-style remodel on Kawela Bay combines beauty and sustainable design to create a perfect fit with its surroundings.

Products — Job Site Security and Furnishings
Ensuring the security, safety and efficiency of a job site is one of a contractor’s top priorities; these on site products are designed to maximize a site’s success.

EPA guidelines: Lead Paint
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new rules requiring that contractors work safely with leadbased paint when renovating homes built before 1978. The new rule requires that, by April 2010, contractors and maintenance professionals be certified, that their employees be trained and that they follow certain steps to avoid creating lead hazards when working in older housing.

The Future of Remodeling: Reasons to Look up in a Down Market
Dewhurst & Associates has a positive outlook for the remodeling market, claiming that affluent homeowners will continue to drive demand.

Building Site: Mold
Builders and renovators across the country are involved in lawsuits citing toxic black mold as the result of construction defects. As mold becomes increasingly important, builders and renovators who demonstrate mold elimination and prevention best practices can reap a competitive advantage.

The Cool Tool
SawStop’s contractor saw can detect the difference between flesh and wood, bringing unprecedented safety to job sites.