Michael R. Morris Editor in Chief In 1979, I was a skinny 16-year-old working for my brother-in-law's small, suburban Chicago remodeling company. During most of that summer and...
Sidebars: Methodology Most remodelers struggle to know how they measure up against other firms. Are you charging enough? How does your average job size match up? Are you paying...
Sidebars: Executive Summary A Week in the Life Until recently, it wasn't that hard for most remodelers to find work. With home prices soaring and equity growing, homeowners everywhere...
Sidebars: Bathroom Remodel Products List A Smart Move The new second-floor bathroom features an interesting blend of materials and finishes to create the art deco-look the homeowners...
Sidebars: Products List The Financials Company Snapshot Project Timeline The skylight and raised ceiling provide drama and light, while the restyled corner fireplace, wood-finished...
Sidebars: This month featuring: Tom Swartz Contributing EditorWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of running a specialty or full-service company during a market slowdown...
Doug Dwyer Contributing Editor I am just starting my vacation as I write this column. Writing this is my last bit of business to wrap up before giving my 100 percent focus to ...
Dave Bryan Contributing Editor Anyone who has been in this business long enough knows that remodeling is not a product business, it is a service business. It is not just that ...