Isn’t it amazing how quickly a click can derail your life? Or how the brevity of an email can devalue your best intention. Or worse, how instantly a relationship can be forever...
Most people I know joke about road construction crews, particularly when the crew’s working on a city street. Usually there are four or five people standing around watching one...
Homeowners are just beginning to learn what culinary experts have long known: Steam cooking rules. And as its popularity continues to grow, more consumers are adding steam ovens...
The latest generation of interior paints focuses on indoor air quality. “We’re kind of entering a renaissance period for paints right now,” says Chris Connelly, director of brand...
An air barrier stops air from leaking into exterior walls. That not only keeps heat from escaping, but it also prevents moisture from entering into stud, joist, and rafter bays...
The TracRac SR is a second-generation product that combines lightweight powder-coated aluminum construction with a track system that lets you slide and reposition the twin racks...
Steve Todd, senior remodeling consultantFred Home ImprovementWashington, D.C., metro area Hampton Extruded Rail System from Intex Millwork SolutionsThe role of the ...
How much is a lead worth? That’s a question Jon Vogel asks every year when it comes time to commit to a marketing budget. Until recently, the answer came from Vogel’s experience...
Following up on my previous article's tips for clear and simple documents, let’s take a look at what makes for a thorough fixed-price construction contract. This article ...
When I first started my business, I did estimates by hand on a yellow legal pad. But when something changed, it meant adding or erasing line items, then manually recalculating...
I work as a consultant, and here’s something I’ve consistently heard from my remodeling clients over the last several months: I’m busy! There’s so much to do to keep...
Taxi, travel, hotel ... There’s a growing list of industries that have seen radical change by technology that helps consumers find professionals. So far, that hasn’t happened ...
