If you’ve ever had a client slide a photo across the table or reference their favorite design influencer, you know the pressure remodelers face. Homeowners want spa-inspired bathrooms, luxury finishes, and custom details—all on a tight timeline, tight budget, and with zero tolerance for mistakes. For remodelers, the challenge is clear: deliver elevated design without increasing the risk of callbacks, blown budgets, or rework. The good news? You can have both—with the right mix of materials, install strategies, and client education.

June 26, 2025 | 0 comments

What if the materials wrapping our homes could last longer, demand less maintenance—and be better for the planet? That’s exactly what’s happening right now in the world of polymeric exterior products, and a new era of innovation is taking shape under the banner of the newly expanded Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA).

A closer look at Gentek's U.S. vinyl siding lineup—Signature Supreme®, Sequoia Select®, Aurora™ II, Concord®, and Centennial™ Beaded—and why remodelers love it.
 

June 20, 2025 | 0 comments

Tile showers may be traditional — but that doesn’t mean they're the smartest choice for today’s remodeling business. From extended timelines and unpredictable costs to long-term durability issues, tile can eat into your margin fast. That’s why remodelers are turning to prefabricated shower systems that are faster to install, more consistent to build with, and far less likely to come back to bite you later.

June 17, 2025 | 0 comments

Trim and mouldings offer the perfect finishing touch for both home interiors and exteriors. What are the latest must-haves for trim? LBM Journal revealed the latest trim and moulding trends in its annual In Depth feature. Here’s what they found.

June 12, 2025 | 0 comments

Even in today’s digital world, many general contractors still rely on paper checks to pay suppliers and subcontractors or even to receive payment from clients. But while checks are still valid and considered legal tender, the question is—should you still be using them?
 

June 10, 2025 | 0 comments