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Hydronic
Breakthrough
Three years of research
and development through the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and a
private investor have resulted in what some are hailing a breakthrough in
residential hydronic heating.
Prepare
for a New Interest Rate Cycle
Declining interest
rates over the past four years have been a major contributor to the health
of the housing industry. Housing starts in Canada have returned to levels
that we never thought we would see again.
Getting
smart, easy -- and wireless -- with CAD
Computer assisted design (CAD) has been refined since its introduction
more than two decades ago to now offer an array of specific software packages
that can handle everything from whole house designs to intricate architectural
details. And most come with instant material take-offs and even on-line communication
with clients and suppliers. Plus, by linking with wireless networks, CAD has
become a field and sales tool.
Real
Tools for the Real World
By
Jon Eakes
Twenty years ago I was active hands-on in renovation, and my hands
were considerably younger and more flexible. . . Let me share with you some
of the tools that really made a difference in my real world.
Heavy duty tools
Stand
back: these tools put bottom-line power into tough jobs
There are times when a contractor needs a big, tough power tool that will
quickly do what a smaller piece of equipment would burn out trying.
40 for
'04 - New Product Showcase 2004
Welcome
to Home BUILDER's third annual New Product Showcase. We have been swamped
with information about great new materials and new products - including the
kitchen sink and the first mould-sniffing dog - for our annual celebration
of the latest and greatest ideas for the home building and renovation industry.
