WHAT’S COOL? 10+ COOL TOOLS FOR 2022
Photo courtesy of King Canada Inc. A contractor’s skill and expertise are paramount. But having the right tool for the job may come a close second. That’s why smart manufacturers keep their…
Outdoor living: What more is in store for 2022?
The demand for outdoor building projects has soared over the past two years with homeowners facing an array of public health restrictions and work-from-home requirements. But what will the industry look like…
Cool Tools 2021: Power, versatility, and portability reign supreme
Sometimes innovation is literally found in the designs of those belts and boxes, and other times it’s about what goes inside them. Whether it’s the latest power tools, hand tools or storage…
Faucets and Fixture Design Innovations
Faucets and Fixture Design Innovations Kitchens and bathrooms are perennial home improvement favourites but sprucing them up doesn’t always demand bank-breaking changes. A big impact can be created with small but important…
ALL DECKED OUT FOR SUMMER 2021
After a surprisingly banner year of popularity in outdoor building projects in 2020, this year is poised to be even busier for contractors — if they can find the materials. For composite…
Building in Peace and Quiet
The demand for better sound control in home building and renovation has been growing for years, but the global spread of the coronavirus in 2020 has made the call for soundproofing in…
Keeping it Cool: Top Tools for 2020
What’s the definition of a cool tool? Ask any two people and you’ll get a wide range of different answers. Is it the use of new technologies to offer applications or advantages…
SUMMER LOOKS GOOD FOR COMPOSITE DECKING
Contractors specializing in composite decking products may be in just the right place at just the right time this summer. A combination of homeowners staying home to fight the coronavirus, product innovations…
RAISING THE ROOF
As homeowners across Canada weather various storms and changes in climate, is roof performance becoming more top of mind? The short answer is yes, according to manufacturers with their finger on the…
KEEPING WARM: WHAT’S HOT IN INDOOR HEATING
High-efficiency furnaces, smart home innovations, more realistic electric fireplaces and other home heating options may be warming up this winter. Home heating is, of course, a broad space across Canada, making national…
COOL TOOLS 2019
Many tools that grace a contractor’s kit have been in use for decades, but that doesn’t mean tool manufacturers aren’t in a constant state of upgrading and improving what goes into the…
Insulation Innovations
Mounting code requirements for higher-performing, energy-efficient homes has prompted many builders to turn to innovative insulation solutions to improve comfort, lower energy costs and offer softer living. Not only can builders benefit…