Professional Remodeler articles from April 2005

Professional Remodeler archives from April 2005

Heat for the Feet.
April 1, 2005... By Scott T. Shepherd, PATH Partners Radiant floor systems work for renovations of all sizes For centuries, people have been warming their homes -- and their feet -- with radiant floor heating. Warm, clean, and efficient, radiant floor...

Six Key Attitudes to Success.
April 1, 2005... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor Business owners are faced with information overload. How do we sort through all of it to find what we need to make our companies better and not be stressed out in the process? I have learned to do it by...

Better than Ever.(Remodeling homes and redesigning magazines.)
April 1, 2005... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief Remodeling homes and redesigning magazines might seem to be two completely dissimilar endeavors. In reality, however, there are a lot of similarities between renovating an existing home and revamping the...

Customer Satisfaction.(in building industry)
April 1, 2005... Staff Deliver a quality experience and reap great rewards Focus on Four Main Factors According to a study of remodeling customers by GuildQuality, a firm that specializes in customer satisfaction research for the remodeling and...

Working for the Best Companies.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... Staff I just read your January issue and wanted to give you a little feedback. It was good: in particular, the article on working for the best companies ("Great Occupation," page 58), and what you found in those, and how they rated; as...

Master Suite.(remodelling historic homes of Denver)
April 1, 2005... Renee Young Crafting an urban oasis Denver's older neighborhoods have what every city-dweller longs for: great parks, homes with timeless character, and easy access to a complete range of urban amenities. The only drawback: The homes...

Enhance the Environment.
April 1, 2005... Karen Wells An outdoor kitchen and living area blends the social and the pastoral The owners of this 120-year-old house had a patio, gazebo and a small pond in the backyard, but they wanted to create an outdoor haven that would better...

Starting from Scratch.
April 1, 2005... Renee Young Rethinking a layout makes space for mudroom, wine rack, baker's station, washer, dryer -- and the kitchen sink "All I ask is that you make my wife happy, or I'll eat you for lunch." Those were the instructions given to Ryan...

Kitchen and Bath Trends.
April 1, 2005... Staff Kitchens and baths remain atop the list of rooms that homeowners nationwide most want to have remodeled. In some markets, owners are hiring remodeling professionals to make upgrades in these rooms about every 10 years. And it's not...

Bemis.
April 1, 2005... Staff The Easy - 2 toilet seat with the slow-close hinge uses dampeners inside to promote the seat's slow close descent. The patented "lift-off" design makes it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas. The snug, no-wobble fit is constructed of...

Danze.
April 1, 2005... Staff This Victorian-style pot filler is an addition to the Opulence Collection. The filler has an articulated spout with 13-inch and 7-inch arms that swing out from the wall and features two control valves -- a shut-off valve at the wall...

GreatGrabz.
April 1, 2005... Staff GreatGrabz introduces a line of bathroom and home safety accessories that offers the strength, stability and function of a traditional grab bar without the institutional look. GreatGrabz can be used as a grab bar, towel bar, toilet...

Marazzi.
April 1, 2005... Staff Solaris faux stone tiles feature gently distressed surfaces and edges with tints and veining unique to each piece. This glazed ceramic tile for floor and walls is available in three colors -- ginger, nutmeg and saffron -- in all...

Hansgrohe.
April 1, 2005... Staff The new Axor Starck bath collection designed by Philippe Starck includes seven products and features the tall, lean, geometric faucet. These faucets, like the lav mixer shown above, have a joystick cartridge with a slim 1-inch...

Bosch.
April 1, 2005... Staff This 30-inch free-standing convection range is available in gas, electric and dual-fuel models with a 25-inch oven cavity. Features up to nine cooking modes and a sensor pad with a central control dial to operate all cooking...

Progress Lighting.
April 1, 2005... Staff The SoHo Collection, inspired by New York's SoHo village, features clean-lined one-, two-, and three-light vanity fixtures, two-light semi-flush and three-light foyer fixtures. Scrolled arms support stylized glass opal globes...

Soko.
April 1, 2005... Staff The Accents collection of handcrafted knobs come in three sizes from small 5/8-inch knobs to 2A'-inch knobs suitable for kitchens and bathrooms. The collection includes hooks, pulls and towel bars. All are produced in hand-cast satin...

Ultraglas.
April 1, 2005... Staff UltraglasTile is handcrafted glass tile with embossed and debossed surfacing. This includes linen textured field tiles and over 20 designs, accents and trims, all available in 31 colors. UltraglasTile is ideal for kitchen and bath...

Sterling.
April 1, 2005... Staff Three new glass textures have been added to Sterling's offering of bath and shower doors. Moraine is a subtle patchwork of organic shapes, Naturalist (shown) provides a light and airy leaf pattern, and Solstice lends a sense of...

Marvel.
April 1, 2005... Staff The Chateau Collection 6SBAR model beverage and wine refrigerator provides dual temperature zones for precise temperature and humidity control. Includes recessed lighting and full auto defrost. It is powered by Marvel's whisper-quiet...

Schluter.
April 1, 2005... Staff Rondec-CT by Schluter is a double-rail edging profile for countertops that can be fitted with a ceramic or stone tile covering. The profile features a recessed section with dove-tailed grooves to which field tile or accent tile is...

Kohler.
April 1, 2005... Staff Kohler introduces its Purist Hatbox electric toilet with an innovative tankless design. The unit uses Kohler's exclusive Power Lite technology -- a .2-horsepower electric pump fully enclosed within the toilet bowl. Also includes an...

Omega.
April 1, 2005... Staff Omega's Metro is a Dynasty II and Omega II door style constructed with furniture-grade veneer center panels and applied molding on rails and stiles. Available in maple, cherry, oak and rustic alder. Two new finishes -- ginger and...

Alsons.
April 1, 2005... Staff The 1504 arc-shaped 30-inch wall bar adjusts up or down to fit any user height and features a double-spiral brass 69-inch hose. The 478 five-spray Victorian-style hand shower includes two massage settings and an aerated champagne...

Viking.
April 1, 2005... Staff The Professional series built-in ventilator works with wall and island hoods. Equipped with halogen lights with separate on/off dimmer switches, variable speed fan controls with separate on/off switches, and a heat sensor that turns...

BHK Moderna.
April 1, 2005... Staff Moderna Logo laminate ceiling planks feature an innovative four-sided tongue-and-groove system making them easy to install. The planks are mold, mildew, sag, humidity and scratch resistant. They come in five woodgrains withthree...

GE.
April 1, 2005... Staff The Profile 36 Built-In CleanDesign cooktop has a ceramic glass surface with ribbon heating elements beneath the glass. Features a tri-ring heating element for various sized pans and a dual-size ribbon element for smaller pans....

Daltile.
April 1, 2005... Staff Castle de Verre is a glazed porcelain floor and wall tile that combines the colors found in natural Italian rapolano and travertine stone with glass. The field tile features a chiseled edge and non-repeating vein patterns and is...

QuickStep.
April 1, 2005... Staff Quadra slate laminate tiles have QuickStep's new Natural Authentic finish. The slate collection features the Micro Perspective beveled edges and the micro-beveled v-grooves on each tile giving the appearance of real slate. Each...

Price Pfister.
April 1, 2005... Staff The Catalina pull-out lavatory faucet, specifically designed for the bathroom, uses TwistSpray technology and features a concealed aerator that delivers both stream and spray options. Users can toggle between the standard stream and...

Miele.
April 1, 2005... Staff Miele's CVA 2000 coffee system includes a built-in carousel that holds 20 individual capsules of Nespresso Grand Cru coffee blends, enabling users to brew individual cups of espresso, cappucino, latte, regular coffee or decaffeinated...

KitchenAid.
April 1, 2005... Staff KitchenAid's drawer dishwasher features two drawers that pull out to reveal separate dishwashers capable of washing two loads simultaneously at different cycle settings. This functionality allows users to wash delicate items...

DuPont Zodiaq.
April 1, 2005... Staff DuPont introduces three new colors to its Zodiaq line of quartz surfaces -- Antique Pearl, Mosaic Gold and Smokey Topaz. This brings the available colors for the Zodiaq line to more than 25. Inspired by the texture of rocky...

Gaggenau.
April 1, 2005... Staff The telescopic swivel ventilation system has three power levels and two automatic height positions for use with surface grilling or saucepans. It can be manually adjusted to any height in between. The arm rotates 90 degrees in either...

Jacuzzi.
April 1, 2005... Staff Morphosis, the new series of whirlpool baths, merges high-end design with hydrotherapy innovation. These luxury baths feature a sleek arch that runs above the bath and includes two LED lights. The Alpha (two-person) and Gamma...

Jenn-Air.
April 1, 2005... Staff Jenn-Air's new floating glass suite offers a full line of glass-panel appliances. Inspired by the Art Deco look, the suite offers opaque glass front for refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, warming drawers, cooktops and entertaining...

Creative Specialties International.
April 1, 2005... Staff Creative Specialties International's Inspirations line of bath accessories introduces the Gardenia collection, which features graceful curves and a floral motif. The collection has an antique nickel finish and the complete suite of...

The Merits of Marketing.(Panel Discussion)
April 1, 2005... Jud Motsenbocker, Contributing Editor Do more than advertise to maximize your ROI ROI: Return on investment. It's an important metric when gauging what to spend on advertising and marketing your business. It can be measured in sales...

Selling the Difference.
April 1, 2005... By Kimberly Sweet, Editor How to prove your company's value to clients Why me? What did I do to deserve this? Sometimes, as with accident or illness, these questions have no answers. But they're still worth asking after each business...

An Illuminating Idea.
April 1, 2005... By Alicia Garceau, Contributing Editor A kitchen and sunroom project shines light on a change order deficiency Several years ago, Jim and Ann McLaren watched a neighbor's house undergo an extensive renovation that included an addition....

Digital Cameras: It's a Snap.
April 1, 2005... Dave Taraboletti, Contributing Editor We've all been there -- forced to make amends or concessions with clients or subs for property damages that we knew predated our involvement. Hopefully, you've also witnessed the look of surprise that...