Westhill Inc., a Woodinville, Wash.-based remodeling company, celebrates its 25-year anniversary this year. Chuck Russell Jr., president, attributes the company’s longevity to...
Raymond McNealy, vice president of Rockville, Md.-based McNealy Corp., took three months and several hundred working hours to choose the right designer for his remodeling business...
Paul Sullivan, CGR The Sullivan Co. Newton Highlands, Mass. Q: Why did you decide to pursue your CGR designation? A: The CGR designation shows that I take my profession seriously...
Customers In a 1996 survey by the NAHB, 73 percent of homebuyers identified a front porch as a "desirable" or "essential/must have" feature for their house. Over the past...
Elaine Martin and her crew keep cool in the Las Vegas heat the best way they know how. Q&A: Even in the scorching 100-degree summer of Las Vegas, remodeling work...
Pat Franz, president of Chicago-based Clairmont Ltd., considers his laptop computer to be a "must-have" tool. He takes it wherever he goes, whether to the office, a sales meeting...
When candidates apply for a job at Stronghold Construction in Boise, Idaho, they face a dilemma unlike that confronted at almost any other company. They have to determine if they...
Manufacturers are increasing their offerings of aesthetically pleasing universal design products. Bathroom designs don’t have to sacrifice beauty in favor of functionality during...
A professional remodeler, one who is financially successful and whose business is stable, "knows his numbers." That means the company’s financial health can be determined by examining...
Sales & Marketing Tom Swartz, CGR and owner of J.J. Swartz Co. in Decatur, Ill., knows a thing or two about selling. His third-generation remodeling business has annual...
Jan Williams, CGR, 2000 Chairman, NAHB Remodelors Council Chairman’s Message: I feel challenged in my business by the multitude of questions, information and advice...
The overwhelming majority of midlife and older Americans want to remain in their homes as long as possible, according to an AARP survey called "Fixing to Stay," which was released...
Exterior of House While scanning his remodeling radar screen for new business opportunities not long ago, Bill Asdal, CGR, spotted a flashing light. Three factors...
Paul Sullivan, CGR The Sullivan Co. Newton Highlands, Mass. Q: Why did you decide to pursue your CGR designation? A: The CGR designation shows that I take my profession seriously...
Remodelers serious about quality in customer satisfaction already have the post-construction survey in their arsenal. For Dale Crisp, however, that’s not nearly enough. Crisp,...
Stan Ehrlich, owner of Depot Homes in Clinton, N.J., is leaving remodeling to start a financial-planning company. Ehrlich has given seminars across the country and was featured...
Remodelers don’t have to spend a fortune to promote their businesses. By taking advantage of opportunities as they present themselves, remodelers can strengthen their marketing...
Q: How many employees do you have? A:Six full-time employees. Q: What do you think is the key to hiring good people? What skills and experience are you looking for? A: The key...
During the past several years, we’ve all seen the Internet phenomenon transform our daily lives and our businesses. In 2002, it is estimated that 99 million people, almost 40%...
To avoid jobsite accidents with I-joists, follow these safety guidelines: Brace and nail each I-joist as it is installed, using hangers, blocking panels, rim board, and/or cross...
"Reduce and reuse are the big words for remodeling," says Peter Yost, author of "Waste: A Field Guide for Remodelers." The guide offers tips for setting up a waste management ...
When a room remodel needs to accomplish many tasks in the same space, moveable interior walls can create flexibility. A trend coming to the United States from traditional...
Remodeler Patrick Franz filming for HGTV’s "New Spaces." Remodeling and do-it-yourself television programs continue to grow in popularity with homeowners. Although ...