Bathroom Made Anew (Part 5): A Done Deal!!
The final three days of the project bring lots of anxiety--but the final result proves well worth the wait!
by Jim Camillo | November 25, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Bathroom Made Anew (Part 4): Countdown To Completion
When I last wrote you, there were a few bumps that had to be
smoothed out to keep my bathroom remodeling project moving along to a timely
completion. These bumps had prevented the project from being done in just one
week, so at the close of week one, much remained to be done — by both the
contractor and myself.
by Jim Camillo | November 20, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Housing Mess = Pent-Up Demand For Your Services
Earlier this week the U.S. Commerce Department released
October stats indicating that new home and apartment construction have dropped
to an annual rate of 791,000 units, a 4.5% decrease from September.
by Tim Fausch | November 19, 2008 | Comments (2)
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Bathroom Made Anew (Part 3): Some Bumps In The Room
I arrived home those two nights full of
excitement at seeing the beautiful tile floor come together like a giant jigsaw
puzzle
by Jim Camillo | November 12, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Adventures in Construction: Eat or Be Eaten
I love nature shows, especially those that
demonstrate ferocity in the animal kingdom. Last night I caught a segment where
an imposing monitor lizard went looking for lunch in a badger’s den, only to
end up becoming lunch for the badger.
by Tim Fausch | November 7, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Bathroom Made Anew (Part 2): Removing The Past
Well,
installation week arrived and so did the work crew — mostly one worker but
sometimes two. Their goal on Day 1 was simple: get out the old stuff to
make room for the new...
by Jim Camillo | November 5, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Adventures in Construction: California Dreaming … or Nightmare?
When I took my first trip to California in 1982, the state’s sunny skies,
palm trees and ocean views entranced me. With the Mamas and the Papas’
“California Dreaming” playing in my head, I understood why people were moving
there in droves.
by Tim Fausch | October 31, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Adventures in Construction: Finding Hidden Treasure
Who wouldn’t love to discover hidden treasure?
Wouldn’t it be great to stumble across a priceless painting at a garage sale or
find a rare historical document in your attic?
by Tim Fausch | October 24, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Adventures in Construction: Green Gold
It’s been fascinating watching the world turn green, i.e. “environmentally sensitive.” Because BNP Media has published Environmental Design + Construction magazine since 1997, we’ve been able to watch the recent “green rush” from a position of insight.
by Tim Fausch | October 17, 2008 | Comments (3)
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Adventures in Construction: That Will Be $49 for Parts and $99 for Fuel
Fuel prices are adding to the pressure on construction pros.
by Tim Fausch | October 9, 2008 | Comments (1)
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Bathroom Made Anew: Doing The Groundwork
What is the threshold that tells you that it’s time to replace your shower?
by Jim Camillo | October 9, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Adventures in Construction: I've Got the Bailout Blues
Bailout or keep bailing?
by Tim Fausch | October 3, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Outdated, Worn Products Thwart Green Efforts
Hotels need to install and maintain properly designed and
manufactured lavatory equipment if they are serious about saving water.
by Bob Miodonski | October 3, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Adventures in Construction: Houston, We Have Big Problems
Many in Texas are returning to homes that look like this tornado-ravaged home in Florida.
by Tim Fausch | September 23, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Adventures in Construction: No Time to Play Possum
Don't be wild-eyed from this week's wild ride on Wall Street.
by Tim Fausch | September 19, 2008 | Comments (2)
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Adventures in Construction: Celebrating Sept. 12; The Future of Trade Shows
September 11 was a somber day for me. From the moment I turned on my car radio in the morning until I went to sleep, words and images kept flooding my mind.
by Tim Fausch | September 12, 2008 | Comments (1)
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Adventures In Construction: Trends From The Trenches
See what readers said about their 2008 losses and their 2009 forecasts.
by Tim Fausch | September 5, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Adventures in Construction: Trends From The Trenches
In just a few months we’ve gone from feast to famine…from too much business to “where is the business?”…from fat and happy to hungry and stunned.
by Tim Fausch | August 28, 2008 | Comments (3)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 53: Tile and Cabinets Add Finishing Touches
Contractor Al installs backsplash tile and cabinet trim, while Tim celebrates his craftmanship.
May 7, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 42: The Wonders of Water
Tim marvels at today's water efficiency vs. ancient times.
April 28, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 38: Design Pro to the Rescue
Finding a Bath & Kitchen PRO with an eye for design and detail keeps Tim from disaster.
April 24, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 36: Rock On!
Five weeks into his kitchen remodel, Tim has some sweet surfaces to admire.
April 23, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 31: Granite Day or Not?
More than a month into the project, Tim experiences a granite setback.
April 18, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Kelly’s K/BIS Blog — The Final Day
Observations from the last day of K/BIS
2008.
by Kelly Faloon | April 15, 2008 | Comments (1)
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Kelly’s K/BIS Blog — Day 2
Kelly talks about more products from K/BIS
2008.
by Kelly Faloon | April 15, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 26 - Stainless Rules
Tim learns that he can have any appliance color he wants, as long as it's stainless.
April 12, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Kelly Faloon’s K/BIS Blog — Day 1
Highlights from the first day of K/BIS 2008
in Chicago, by Plumbing & Mechanical's Managing Editor Kelly
Faloon.
by Kelly Faloon | April 11, 2008 | Comments (1)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 21: The Bad and Ugly
Halfway into his six-week remodel, Tim explores the less glamorous aspects of the project.
April 8, 2008 | Comments (1)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 16: Granite Selection Tons of Fun
My Kitchen Remodel Day 11
Day 11 update. Thanks to our tile contractor, the floor looks great and the grout matches. But contractor Greg Fiscelli, right, says the tile business in Michigan is getting brutal.
March 29, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 6 - Tile!
See the first glimpse of Tim's new tile floor on Day 6 of his kitchen remodeling project.
March 25, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodel Day 3
Day 3 of his kitchen remodeling finds Tim Fausch still chipper. So why the funky showerhead photo instead of a kitchen photo?
March 21, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodeling Project Day 2
Find out what the B&K PROS did to put homeowner Tim Fausch in such a good mood on Day 2 of his kitchen remodeling.
March 20, 2008 | Comments (0)
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My Kitchen Remodeling Project
Join non-handyman Tim Fausch as he endures a 6-week kitchen remodeling project. Fortunately, he has hired B&K PROS to handle the job.
March 19, 2008 | Comments (0)
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Builders’ Show Down But Not Out
From what you read and hear in the media, you
may think that all the homebuilders left in this country would fill a modest
ranch-style house. That’s not the case, however, and the International
Builders’ Show went on as scheduled Feb. 13-16 in Orlando.
by Bob Miodonski | February 18, 2008 | Comments (1)
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Why B&K PRO Went to Vegas
You might wonder why we would distribute the first-ever print issues of Bath & Kitchen Pro at the Surfaces Show. After all, isn’t Surfaces that enormous floorcovering show in Las Vegas that attracts about 40,000 contractors, distributors, designers, and manufacturers?
February 6, 2008 | Comments (0)
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The Blog We Call "Bath & Kitchen Prose"
With all the words written and spoken about bathrooms and kitchens these days, the staff of B&K Pro finds that we have more to write about. We’ll do that in our Bath & Kitchen Prose blog. We look forward to giving you our opinions and insights on trends, ideas and problems that you may be facing in your bath-and-kitchen jobs. We’ll also be reporting to you from major shows in our industry and passing along the thoughts of manufacturers of bath-and-kitchen products.
January 30, 2008 | Comments (0)
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