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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

The home improvement market is rising

Grab your share

February 2, 2024

Luxury bathrooms and kitchens have evolved, and the home improvement market is booming with IT-connected products. People want to control their heating, kitchen appliances, and plumbing products through apps.

Duravit celebrates 8-year partnership and latest project with Studio 804

January 15, 2024

Inspired by Studio 804’s mission and the chance to support rising architects, Duravit has been a loyal partner to the nonprofit since 2017, providing high-quality and sustainable bathroom fixtures that compliment the projects’ typically European aesthetic.

HomeServe sponsors 'This Old House' on PBS

Show talent will attend HomeServe’s annual Contractor Conference in September

July 10, 2018

HomeServe will also partner with This Old House Ventures in its Generation Next campaign to help close the skills gap.

An aging population brings opportunities

Matt Michel

April 28, 2017

Here's how plumbers can help senior citizens age in place.

Delta Faucet Co.: Powder rooms; remodeling, universal design, aging-in-place, bathtub, toilet, shower, NKBA

Remodeling for small bath spaces

And staying on top of trends — decorative as well as technical — can give a plumbing contractor an edge over the competition.

Kelly Faloon

April 15, 2016

Trends and products to assist homeowners in sprucing up small bathrooms and powder rooms.

The Grohtherm 1000 thermostatic bath mixer; universal design, aging-in-place, ADA-compliant, remodeling, plumbing codes, shower systems

Home remodeling and shower safety

The technology used with ADA showers is not only geared toward safety but ease-of-use and accessibility as well.

Nadia Askar

April 14, 2016

Aging-in-place and universal design are shaping today’s shower systems.

Housing looks good for 2015

Single-family housing construction will see a boost this year.

Kelly Faloon

February 24, 2015

Residential remodeling sees modest growth.

NAHB unveils updated National Green Building Standard

January 30, 2013

The National Association of Home Builders introduced its new edition of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard at the 2013 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.