Professional Remodeler articles from March 2005

Professional Remodeler archives from March 2005

What have you done for your ceilings lately?
March 1, 2005... By Kenton Pass, Contributing Editor Ideas for invigorating the fifth wall Look up. What do you see? Chances are you are reading this magazine in a building of some sort -- your home, your office, in the bedroom, in the bathroom. What...

Home Tech Impact.
March 1, 2005... By Michael Bordenaro, Contributing Editor Professional remodelers work to satisfy and profit from clients' technology needs "So doctor, what are your technology plans?" Scott Strawbridge, owner of Strawbridge Building Contractors,...

Retrofit with structured wiring.(broadband home wiring)
March 1, 2005... By Scott T. Shepherd, PATH partners For clients who want the ultimate in entertainment and Internet interactivity, the work is worth it Where new-home technology ventures, existing-home technology often follows. According to a study by...

Setting a realistic business model requires taking a reality check.(Dakota Builders)(Editorial)(Column)
March 1, 2005... Michael Morris, Editor in Chief I'm in the process of reading a very good book that I would recommend to anyone interested in running a profitable business. I assume that would include just about everyone who might have their hands on this...

The new rules: work smarter by working less.(Paid time off )(Personal time off)(Column)
March 1, 2005... By Alan Hanbury PART 6 OF A SERIES Every company has an obligation to find a balance between working hard at making a profit and working hard at staying sane. The thirst for greater quantities of time off is often squashed by the...

Market Leaders 2005.(professional remodelers)
March 1, 2005... By Renee Young, Contributing Editor Win the respect -- and the business -- of homeowners, subs, suppliers and employees with ideas proven to work As many different types of remodeling and contracting firms as there are, the challenges...

What's old is new: A little girl's dream house.(services of VB Contractors Inc)(influence of Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act of 1988)
March 1, 2005... Karen Wells It was an 80-year-old feeble house, but to its new owner, it was the house of her dreams. "Most would have considered it a tear-down," says Rick Stageberg, CGR, vice president of remodeling for VB Contractors Inc. "But she...

Bosch.
March 1, 2005... Staff The Impactor fastening driver cordless series by Bosch offers 9.6, 12 and 14.4-volt models for fastening and light drilling. All three offer 2,800 RPM and 3,200 BPM and come with a A--inch hex quick-change chuck. At 6A'-inches, the...

Hitachi.
March 1, 2005... Staff This ergonomically designed A'-inch hammer drill, the DV20VB2, is engineered to power through concrete and stone. The hammer features an 8.3-amp motor that delivers 940 watts of power. Including a variable speed control dial and a...

Senco.
March 1, 2005... Staff The FinishPro 10 Micro Pinner & Compressor Combo Kit features the 23-gauge micro-pinner, a pneumatic tool designed for small assembly. The FinishPro 10 drives 23-gauge headless pins from A' to 1 inch long, providing a perfect finish...

DeWalt.
March 1, 2005... Staff DeWalt's new palm grip sanders include random-orbit sanders and A--sheet orbital models that feature increased power, improved ergonomics and improved durability. The random-orbit sanders have a 3.0-amp motor that delivers 12,000...

Zircon.(electronic equipment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Staff Zircon's ProScanner OneStep stud finder uses patent-pending CenterVision technology to locate the center of the stud in one pass. The one-touch, fully erasable EasyMark system allows users to mark exactly where to nail or drill. The...

McGill.(low-cost lighting system )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Staff The String-O-Lights reusable, portable, low-cost lighting system complies with NEC standards of temporary lighting. String-O-Lights conductors are contained within durable SJTW-A cable that come fully assembled and travel easily from...

Milwaukee.(introduces cordless power tools)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Staff Milwaukee introduces its V28 line of cordless power tools using the V28 lithium ion battery technology. This 28-volt battery delivers increased power and up to twice the run time of traditional 18 volt batteries while weighing...

C.H. Hanson.(introduces insulation knife)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Staff C.H. Hanson introduces the Insulation Knife, developed specifically for insulation cutting and installation. The tool uses a compression wheel to allow for accurate linear and non-linear cuts of thick insulation. This three-in-one...

Klein Tools.(new saws )
March 1, 2005... Staff Klein's Great White hole saws -- a new and expanded line of premium saws -- cut through steel, stainless steel, plastic, wood with nails, drywall, cement board, plywood and cast iron. The bi-metal cobalt construction allows the saw...

Multiquip.(blades )
March 1, 2005... Staff Multiquip's DuoScreed sports a blade profile that enables one operator to strike off concrete floors. Using blades 50 percent lighter than on its predecessor allows for greater maneuverability, faster finishes and stronger slabs. The...

Makita.(industrial angle grinders )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Staff The 9564 (4A'-inch) and 9565 (5-inch) 9.5-amp industrial angle grinders by Makita feature Super Join System technology that helps prevent gear damage caused by accidental wheel binding. Should the wheel accidentally bind, SJS will...

Weather Guard.(new aluminum truck boxes been introduced)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Staff Knaack Manufacturing introduces a new line of Weather Guard Diamond Tread aluminum truck boxes available in 38 SKUs with either clear or black Armor-Tuf powder-coat finish. The new boxes feature a protection lock that retracts when...

Price versus service.(interview of Bob Earl)(Interview)
March 1, 2005... Staff Is it ever OK to sacrifice quality because of cost? Bob Earl, CGR, CR, is the president of Casa Linda Remodeling, a high-end design/build remodeler in San Antonio, Texas, with annual revenue of $3 million. He has 22 employees....

Manage mobile phone features.
March 1, 2005... By Kimberly Sweet, Editor Separate the niceties from the necessities Just because we've been using telephones in business much longer than we have computers doesn't mean that choosing the right cell phone and plan is any easier than...