Professional Remodeler articles from November 2006

Professional Remodeler archives from November 2006

Upscale Design.
November 1, 2006... Staff 2006 Best of the Best Design Award winners illustrate how to take advantage of the high-end market With baby boomers continuing to fuel growth in the residential remodeling market, it's no wonder their penchant for high-end...

Ageless Designs.
November 1, 2006... By Scott T. Shepherd, PATH Partners Remodelers reach new markets with Aging-in-Place techniques Connect these dots: Aging-in-place remodeling is the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry. About 20 percent of...

Blast from the Past.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor Exterior renovation returns historical home to its roots EXTERIOR Remodeler and architect: Feinmann Inc. , Arlington, Mass. Using a treasured set of original architectural plans for their...

Natural Wonder.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor BATH OVER $30,000 Remodeler and architect: Landis Construction Corp. , Washington, D.C. A dramatic, glass-tiled curvilinear wall, accented by a floor-to-ceiling water feature rather than a...

Sweet Cafe.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor COMMERCIAL REMODEL Remodeler: Kaiser Building Co. , Cranbury, N.J. Interior designers: Jerry Reilly , Halo Farm , Lawrence, N.J. The sterile space once belonged to a celluar phone store. Now...

2006 Design Awards Gold.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor WHOLE-HOUSE OVER $500,000 Bowers Design Build Inc. , McLean, Va. WHOLE-HOUSE $251,000 - $500,000 Byrd Development , Woodland Hills, Calif. REBUILD ON EXISTING FOUNDATION Remodeler:...

2006 Design Awards Silver.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor WHOLE-HOUSE OVER $500,000 Landis Construction Corp. , Washington, D.C. WHOLE-HOUSE $251,000 - $500,000 HighCraft Builders , Fort Collins, Colo. WHOLE-HOUSE UNDER $250,000 Lellbach...

2006 Design Awards Bronze.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor WHOLE-HOUSE OVER $500,000 VB Contractors Inc. , Virginia Beach, Va. WHOLE-HOUSE $251,000 - $500,000 Orfield Design & Construction Inc. , St. Louis Park, Minn. WHOLE-HOUSE UNDER $250,000...

Polishing a Gold Coast Gem.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor WHOLE HOUSE OVER $500,000 Remodeler and architect: Orren Pickell Remodeling Group , Lincolnshire, Ill. When it came to recapturing the original interior character of this turn-of-the-century...

Craftsman's Touch.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor EXTERIOR Remodeler and residential designer: Stone Pillar Remodeling , Redmond, Wash. Classic craftsman details with a northwestern twist transformed the exterior of this high-profile,...

Quality Addition.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor ADDITION OVER $100,000 Remodeler and architect: Carnemark Systems & Design , Bethesda, Md. Combining well-thought-out design changes with common sense value engineering principles, design/build...

The Better, Greater Outdoors.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor OUTDOOR LIVING Remodeler and designer: Marrokal Construction Co. , San Diego, Calif. Remodeler John Davies only added 938 square feet of covered outdoor space to an already roomy,...

Their Own Private Circus.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor KITCHEN OVER $100,000 Interior designer: Bauer Interior Design , San Francisco, Calif. General contractor: John Sullivan , San Francisco, Calif. A piece of artwork of a circus scene inspired...

Illuminating Ideas for New Kitchen.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor KITCHEN $51,000 - $100,000 Remodeler and architect: Forward Designers & Builders , Ann Arbor, Mich. Architect and remodeler Jef Forward says that he let conventional design constraints go when it...

Fairy Tale Finish.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor KITCHEN $51,000 - $100,000 Residential designer: Stimmel Consulting Group , Ambler, Pa. General contractor: Emerald Designs , West Chester, Pa. Creating a new kitchen for this turn-of-the...

Innovative Ideas Help Tight Space.
November 1, 2006... By Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor KITCHEN UNDER $50,000 Remodeler and designer: Michael Nash Custom Kitchens , Fairfax, Va. Adding storage, seating and cooking features in a kitchen as restricted as this townhouse in Alexandria,...

The Power of Respect.
November 1, 2006... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor We live in a fast-paced society with e-mail, instant messaging, microwaves and hydro mulch. Society keeps speeding up, and often we take on more than we can do. It is easy to lose sight of some basic...

Positively Perfect.
November 1, 2006... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief How is your company culture? If you've got happy, productive employees, satisfied customers and feel like every day presents a new opportunity for success, congratulations. If this is not the case at your...

Best in Class Winners.
November 1, 2006... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor Professional Remodeler's Best in Class Winners Say Quality is No. 1 Professional Remodeler's 2006 Best in Class Survey asked top remodelers in the residential and commercial sectors to rate the...

Working Smart.
November 1, 2006... Staff The new tools and equipment available on the market can make the remodeling process easier Hitachi Staff The H65SD2 40-lb. demolition-style hammer from Hitachi has a 10.8-amp motor that delivers 31 ft./lbs. of...