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National Home Remodeling Month
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Remember Lead Disclosure
With so many remodelers busier than they’ve been in a long time, it’s easy to let administrative procedures slip through the cracks. Protect your business as well as the interests of the industry: remember that the punch-list for each and every job on ...
Research Portal Means Wealth of Technical Information
For builders and remodelers with technical questions about building technologies, techniques, materials, products, and processes, the answers often can be elusive. But help is on the way - and the help will be delivered right to your computer
The Right Mix
Potter Construction thought free-lance lead carpenters offered the best model for growth, but it soon found that it needed to include on-staff personnel.
Getting the Word Out
Most remodelers readily admit that word of mouth is their best source of leads, and a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders backs them up
Coquina Creation
Most remodelers are experts at dealing with lathe-and-plaster walls and similar old-fashioned building materials. But Bob White of R.G. White Construction in Jacksonville, Fla., faced a challenge in a recent project that few of his peers are likely to ...
E-mail Avalanche
When e-mail first became available, it seemed like the perfect solution to the disruption of a phone call. But frankly, you’ve got too much mail, right? Here are some tips for dealing with the excess in your inbox.
Sales Savvy
Greg Zimmerman combines aggressive sales techniques with a human touch to sell a whole-house project.