Residential Contractor digital issue coming summer 2026

  First launched in the summer of 2006, Residential Contractor has grown to include design + build, remodeling and trade professionals across the U.S. A trusted source of news and content on craftsmanship in new builds, remodels, building material prices, estimating and need-to-know information for busy professionals. Supported by our weekly newsletter, Remodeler.News and residentialcontractormag.com, these platforms combined boast an audience of 160,000 industry professionals. ABC Green Home 5.0 TerraVerde, our next hybrid net-zero demonstration home celebrates an award-winning legacy and high-performance construction while demonstrating how cutting-edge design and building…

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Remodel of the week: Modern lakehouse

First constructed in 1991, this lakehouse renovation from Simonini Homes delivered by inviting indoor outdoor living and increasing connectivity. The renovation required intuitive design to create an open floor plan, allowing for ease of movement for entertainment across the kitchen and living areas. Simonini Homes began in 1973, boasting over 50 years of building experience. The renovations division founded in 2001, with a goal of treating renovations with the same quality and care as new builds. In 2006, Simonini was named National Builder of the Year by the National Association…

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Remodel of the Week: Block Renovation

Block Renovation reimagined the interior of a 1960s Ranch House. Based in Brooklyn, N.Y., the renovation studio preserved the home’s single-story flow, generous lot size and straightforward floor plan built for everyday living. Instead, the studio replaced outdated and worn designs with fresh materials to breathe new life into the project. One of the most prominent upgrades in the projects was removing the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to open up both spaces, allowing for more natural light. The studio also replaced fluorescent ceiling fixtures with recessed,…

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Remodel of the Week: Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc.

Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc. transformed a 1,200-square-foot row house in San Francisco, Calif., into a three-story, contemporary home. The company began a full rebuild, which began with excavating 10 feet below grade to create a new sub-grade garage and expanded footprint. The interior was fully reimagined to recalibrate light, structure and flow. Steel bi-fold doors, a rooftop hot tub off the primary suite and a rope floor in the kids’ room mark moments where heavy construction meets craft and play. Read More Photo Credit: Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc.

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Remodel of the Week: Sweeney Design

Sweeney Design took an outdated kitchen and gave it an elegant, blue makeover in this whole-house remodel in Madison, Wis. The kitchen was the primary focus of the project, since its awkward layout limited the homeowner’s ability to host gatherings. The builder reimagined the space with both functionality and aesthetics in mind. The builder added a spacious new island, making meal preparation and entertaining easier. Cabinetry, painted in a dark, blackened blue, was paired with granite countertops for an elevated look. The tile backsplash was accented with an arabesque-style pattern…

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Remodel of the Week: Cook Construction

Collaborating with Tineke Triggs and Martin Newman Office, Cook Construction reimagined a 1906 Victorian into a contemporary family home that balances historic character with modern function. Perched on a quiet street in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood in California, the classic painted lady design was thoughtfully restored and expanded into a bright, livable space designed for today’s lifestyle. Cook Construction transformed the tall, narrow footprint into a gracious home with a grander kitchen and family room, a reinvented master suite and a highly functional lower level complete with a laundry…

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Remodel of the Week: Larkspur Builders

In this complete renovation of a 1906 San Francisco, Calif., kitchen, Larkspur Builders collaborated closely with both the client and interior designer Chantal Lamberto to create a space that is both timeless and highly functional. The goal was to modernize a dated layout while preserving the home’s architectural character. With a compact footprint and 11-foot ceilings, the project’s design required careful proportioning. Custom white oak cabinetry, handmade tile and period-inspired lighting created a warm and balanced ambiance. Floor-to-ceiling tile and flush cabinet faces necessitated precise coordination. Read More Photo Credit:…

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Remodel of the week: 1920s Westchester kitchen

Constructed in 1920, the project in Westchester, N.Y., was beyond outdated, it was a constant headache for the clients. The 2,300-square-foot home was in need of renovation when it was first purchased by the clients, 14 years before any remodeling work actually began. Finally taking the leap of faith, the homeowner and architect Brian McFarland reached out to Sweeten. Serving as the architect for the project, McFarland sourced many of the elements of the projects himself. The kitchen is now a contemporary and clean oasis. McFarland noted the original tiles,…

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Remodel of the week: Historic Eichler

In Thousand Oaks, Calif., et sal interiors took on a whole home renovation of a historic Eichler. The project was last touched in 1964, nearly every system was in need of repair from a disintegrating kitchen to an overgrown landscape. However, between the cracks, the team at et sal interiors saw the original beauty of the home. The style of the home Eichler, comes from Joseph Eichler, the iconic mid-century modern developer in California between 1949 and 1966.  The team at et sal interiors decided to preserve as much of…

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Remodel of the week: J.S. Brown & Co.

J.S. Brown & Co. a design-build remodeling firm established in 1978 completed a whole home remodel and addition in Grandview Heights, Ohio. This project included a lengthy punch list including opening the floor plan and updating to modern amenities. This project truly started from the ground up with new foundation and structural framing to support the addition, all while preserving the home’s original charm. The project team then was able to reconfiguring walls to enable an open-concept layout, allowing for more seamless movement and entertainment. The kitchen saw contemporary upgrades…

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