Back to basic family values, a phrase tossed around by politicians, is creeping into kitchen remodeling. As a result, many people are returning to simpler, more comfortable kitchen...
Duschqueen's eight-page brochure spotlights glass tub and shower enclosures. The new literature contains information on an all-new line of solid brass framed shower enclosures...
Last month at the National Green Building Conference in Denver, industry leaders gathered to discuss taking the message of environmental responsibility to the market. Green building...
Gas fireplaces mean hot sales in today's remodeling marketplace. "Consumers place the desire for a fireplace very high," says Robert Dischner, director of marketing for Hearth...
Top Fireplace Locations Family/living/great rooms Master bedrooms Master bathrooms Between kitchen and dining room Between dining and living room Office Also See:How to Choose...
Nortek, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of building, remodeling and indoor environmental control products, signed an agreement to purchase Peachtree Doors and Windows. Nortek...
OSI takes the guesswork out of matching siding with color sealants using the updated Color Cross Reference Index and the Color Matching System-Color Selector. The system, located...
Laminate DeckBoards Debut Selecting laminate plank is simpler thanks to Columbia Flooring’s three deck boards that spotlight the company’s 24 product styles and colors. The boards...
It happens to the best of companies sooner or later. A misunderstanding or a jobsite accident can shape a remodeler’s reputation for years to come. But if you’re prepared, managing...
Running a remodeling business in the vast state of Montana has presented many challenges for Greg Bain. A recent project posed not only design challenges but logistical obstacles...
Lead SourceJanFebMar Repeat Customer5/37/48/5"Repeat and referral leads are easier to convert into jobs. Work on a referral program to speed up the process."Customer referral2...
Now remodelers can use gas heater rated fireplaces from one room to help heat an addition without installing a second fireplace. New regulations allow remodelers to add ductwork...
Attorneys know the law, but they often need a professional remodeler to guide them through the building process. Here are some helpful hints for those interested in a foray into...
Throughout the '90s, sales of gas fireplace systems have consistently grown to capture a larger segment of the U.S. marketplace. Industry experts suspect that woodburning stoves...
Remodelers looking to set up an estimating database have to ask themselves questions first, says Tim Englert. Here are some of the key issues: What software do you want to use...
Although Tim Englert is a big believer in computerized unit costing, he acknowledges that stick estimating makes sense in some cases. For instance, most tear-out is done on a ...
Bob White, CGR, has found an interesting way to expand his remodeling business. He frequently performs autopsies -- on buildings. Located in Jacksonville, Fla., a popular vacation...
Want More Info?Roofing shingles: Owens Corning, Circle 189 Siding: Alcoa, Circle 184 Skylights: Wasco, Circle 185 Windows: Pella, Circle 186 Sliding glass doors: Pella, Circle...
