Letters to the Editor
Readers Debate Professionalism, Sexism and Safety
Readers respond to recent columns about industry professionalism and women in the workplace and recent reports about the safety of granite.
September 2008
Market Pulse
Designers Offer Advice on Managing Cash Flow
A daily check on job progress, job deposits and final payments is imperative to managing cash flow.
September 2008
Industry Barometers & Stockwatch
Housing Slump Still Weighing on Market
A worsening housing slump, exacerbated by the near-meltdown in the financial arena, as well as declines in consumer and home-builder confidence, continues to hamstring the entire residential construction market, including the kitchen and bath sector.
September 2008
Consumer Buying Trends
Study Probes Homeowner Remodel Preferences
Kitchen activities, design preferences and product applications have not dramatically changed over the past two years, although technology continues to be integrated into consumers’ lives, including their kitchens.
September 2008
Pro to Pro
Kitchen and Bath Specialists Debate Industry Issues
Design pros discuss frameless cabinets, cabinetry displays, MDF center panels, undercounter lighting, hood ventilation, apron sink styles, sink cutting boards and refrigerator hinges, debate marketing tactics and cabinet installation, discuss finger joint issues and offer their best bath remodeling tips.
August 2008