American Standard
Scotchgard Protector is now offered on American Standard's Cadet Round and Cadet Oval countertop sinks, which helps to make the surfaces easier to keep clean. With Scotchgard Protector, it is easy to wipe away toothpaste, lotions, makeup and other grime from the sink. And, the unique finish allows water to bead up and run off into the drain instead of collecting in the sink.
Customer Satisfaction
How to Lose a Happy Customer
A sad story about how a builder goes to the trouble to find a great piece of land, build a good house, do all of the hard stuff well, then blows it over four or five details
Twin-home Twofer
Cross this off the list of things that can't be done: Two detached single-family homes on one small, city lot. Cobblestone Homes made it happen in its Sonoma County, Calif., hometown of Santa Rosa. At the Village at Hickory Place, Cobblestone built 24 homes on 13 lots. Two lots housed a detached single-family home.
Lance-Larkin
An innovative HVAC duct boot hanger for ceiling, floor and wall us, Speedi-Boot can save installation time and costs because it can be installed in two minutes or less, the manufacturer claims. A heavy-duty galvanized frame, complete with foam gasket and construction debris cover, eliminates deformation of the boot and fastens securely to reduce energy loss and intake of poor-quality air.
2005 Business Resolutions
New year's resolutions, made with determination before 12/31, rarely survive. Resolutions typically involve improving our personal lives: eat less, exercise more, etc. The list goes on, but changing behavior because of a change on the calendar rarely proves motivation enough to make what we resolve reality.
Defend Your Turf
Smaller builders voice justifiable concerns that GIANTS will buy higher and drive up land costs in an effort to churn ever-more product and keep the cash flowing. Here are a few tips to stay in the game:
Honeywell Cable Products
The next generation of audio cable is here. The Crystal Series of high-end cables ensures that home theater enthusiasts (and their builders) will experience the full potential of electronic components. These cables are touted to deliver richer, more detailed sound with a wider dynamic range by virtue of their higher strand count and an oxygen-free bare copper center, an ideal conductor for pure...
A Year in Review
It is the time of the year where many of us look back and review what was accomplished — what improvements were made and evaluate top priorities for the current year. At Professional Builder this is a most pleasing experience. The look back over the past year brings memories of many positive improvements and achievements by a staff of which I am quite proud.
