COVER STORY
PROJECTS
SPECIAL REPORTS
Design Solutions
Harrell Remodeling Inc., of Palo Alto, California, unifies and enhances a difficult existing
kitchen and great room combination, resulting in a seamless modern oasis.
Photo: Bernard Andre
Designer's Notebook
A functional, streamlined fireplace wall
adds interest and drama to a Southwest
home's great room.
QR Outdoors
In urban locations, the square footage of
yard space can be a challenge, so many
people look up for alternative solutions.
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PROFITS
14 On Your Business
Shawn McCadden, CR, CLC, CAPS
16 NARI Recertification
18 NAHB Remodeler
of the Month
68 Top 500 Profile
PRODUCTS
48 Trends: Windows
58 What's New:
IBS Preview
60 Kitchen & Bath:
KBIS Preview
62 Tools
63 Siding
64 Remodelers' Choice
DEPARTMENTS
6 Editorial Director's Note
8 In Brief
20 What's Online
66 Events/Index
Remodelers are increasingly going
online, but mostly for unique and
specialized items. Meanwhile, LBM
dealers tailor offerings for niches.
Remodelers need to reconsider
traditional sources of skilled labor
and embrace local initiative to solve
worker shortages.
Supplier
Service
Labor
Shortage
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