Some additions stop you in your tracks and make you wonder, “What were they thinking?” Old-House Journal founder Clem Labine calls these “remuddles,” not remodels—projects in ...
By now you’ve probably noticed that this magazine looks completely different from last month’s issue. There’s a new logo, fresh style, and reimagined editorial content. Over the...
Photo: courtesy Laughlin Homes & Restoration This month’s InBox contains an email from a reader who wonders if construction trade publications are “out of touch with ...
Attaching steel or wood to concrete is rarely as simple as it ought to be. There are all sorts of fasteners available for the job—lead shield anchors, expanding bolts, wedge bolts...
Located in the high-end, Preston Hollow section of Dallas, the home was dark, small, and hopelessly dated when a young family purchased it. Their grand plan called for tearing...
HVAC registers are typically placed on outside walls, often under windows. This is problematic in a kitchen, where cabinets frequently occupy all of the exterior wall space. If...
Let’s say you were chosen to create the perfect bathroom for your client. You strive for a happy customer and great end product to add to your portfolio in hopes of ...
Traditional marketing is a one-way street. Your advertisement is designed to attract the attention of qualified buyers, but the message is a monologue about you and your company...
Remodeling companies need a steady flow of business. If you’re like many remodeling business owners, you’re so busy meeting the day-to-day needs of your company that you don’t...
Many remodelers launch a company without a business plan or any written goals. If that description fits, and if your business is close to the $1 million in sales threshold, or...
In construction, a lien release is typically exchanged for payment. Sounds simple, but it’s easy to get it wrong. To avoid problems, follow these three simple steps. 1. Negotiate...
They say that the great thing about being the owner of a small company is that each day is different. We like this adrenaline-junkie lifestyle and fully embrace the possibility...
The words we use to communicate can leave the impression that we’re either knowledgeable about a subject or ignorant. They’re the difference between being understood or not.To...
In a perfect world, a salesperson would only spend time talking to prospects whose problems his or her company could solve. More prospects would become customers, and the...
Photo: courtesy Normandy RemodelingThere was broad consensus among our sources—both manufacturers and industry pros—on current and coming cabinetry trends. To begin with, some...
