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A great example for executing a great idea
Learning how to coach is part of the leadership skill set
5 tips for decreasing the time needed to turn a lead into a signed contract
Should you cash a final check marked “paid in full” if you dispute the amount that’s owed?
3 tips for leveraging social media platforms to their highest potential to market and grow your remodeling company
No matter the size, every roofing project has its own unique intricacies. Here’s how to handle them with ease.
Remodeler Steve Pallrand imparts invaluable insights on salvaging materials and saving his clients thousands, while saving the planet
If done correctly and with a careful plan, renaming your company can give it new life
It’s easier to prevent something from happening than it is to repair the damage after the fact
We’ve achieved a tipping point around the adoption of these products
Use these tips to get maximum value from your project management system
Arbitration may historically be the favorite method of construction pros, but it comes with some troubling issues
Start tracking the metric your business can’t live without in 2019 and beyond
If your estimates are accurate, but you’re still losing money, it could be a miscalculated markup. Here’s how to correct your mistake.
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.
Four big takeaways every remodeler needs to know
Set yourself up for successful siding jobs by prepping customers from the start
Perhaps more a statement on the industry than Home Depot
It's a nightmare scenario. But when it happens, you'll be ready.