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"In the last two years, we’ve used Ditra-Heat in about 20% of bathroom remodels, and I anticipate that will grow as people realize heated floors are actually an affordable option."
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It’s easier to prevent something from happening than it is to repair the damage after the fact
Integrity Wood-Ultrex triple-glazed argon-filled Double Hung and Awning windows provide energy efficiency while also maintaining the design integrity of the home.
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We’ve achieved a tipping point around the adoption of these products
From 2015 to 2017, disaster-related home improvement spending increased 22%.
...don’t just pay for them
Mark McClanahan spoke on this topic during a panel at the International Builders’ Show in February. The other speakers were (L to R) Todd Jackson, of Jackson Design and Remodeling; Christopher Amato, of CMM Construction; and Liza Hausman, of Houzz.
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What does a 25% chance of recession mean for a remodeling business? If there were the same odds of bad weather, a car accident, or cancer, what would you do differently?
Arbitration may historically be the favorite method of construction pros, but it comes with some troubling issues
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Built-up deck beams create seams that collect water and inhibit drying. Using spacers between 2-bys creates an airspace that promotes drainage and speeds drying.
If your estimates are accurate, but you’re still losing money, it could be a miscalculated markup. Here’s how to correct your mistake.
"The versatility of Night Watch is really what drew me in."
When most people call, it’s to talk with a person. Why, then, do automated phone menus offer every option under the sun except that one?
Seeing what we push against is as useful as seeing what we are pushing toward
Remodeler Larry Rych, president of Imperial Kitchens and Baths, has embraced the outdoor living trend, remodeling the backyard of his own Chicago home. In this image, to avoid visual clutter, Rych selected L-shaped cedar benches to pull double duty as comfortable seating and hidden storage space.
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Set yourself up for successful siding jobs by prepping customers from the start
While Home Depot is reducing its exterior replacement offerings, it will be retaining the majority of its service options
Perhaps more a statement on the industry than Home Depot