The Good Fight: How I Defended My Reputation

A personal account from Washington, D.C., remodeler Christopher Dietz on how he fought the accusations of a client

Construction: Residential Shoring Systems 101

On hilly terrain like that found in the Pacific Northwest, proper shoring makes construction easier. The BUILD Blog gives an introductory crash…

Small Job, Smart Practice: Pre-Construction Meetings for Exterior Contractors

Is it worth the time and trouble to hold a pre-construction meeting on small jobs? You bet. Here's why.

Rating Game: How to Handle Bad Online Reviews

Should you sue your customer over a negative online review? Here’s the story of one remodeler who tried it, with mixed results.

Roofing Industry Stuck With Sour Rep Among Consumers

Negative image of roofers in the media gives honest companies a marketing edge

Conceal Seams to Make the Siding Job Shine

Seams in a vinyl siding job are inevitable, but that doesn’t mean they have to be visible

Digital Marketing: A Useful Checklist to Ensure Your Blog Is SEO-Ready

Make sure your online presence doesn’t remain dormant in the depths of the Internet abyss by making each post SEO-ready.   Not sure exactly how to do…

Executing the Rebuilding Process

Homebuilding: Value Over Price

Matt Risinger stands by his building price even if that means losing the job to a less expensive competitor. 

David Lupberger: Remodeling Sales 2.0

Who does the home check-up on your customers’ houses?