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A New Partnership
My first full week at Professional Remodeler was spent at the International Builders Show in Atlanta, where I saw a lot of familiar names in plumbing and heating and air conditioning from my seven years with Supply House Times.
Industry Increase
Spending by homeowners on home improvement projects increased modestly to $102.5 billion for the four quarters ending in the first quarter of 2001.
Ripe for Remodeling
Despite the building booms in the Sun Belt, new homes make up a smaller percentage of the total supply of available housing than they did 30 years ago.
Independent Design
Most general remodelers have received requests for projects to make life easier for elderly or disabled clients.
High-End Hits
High-end homeowners want the latest, newest and most up-to-date kitchens. Karlson Kitchens, an Evanston, Ill.-based company, has identified recent kitchen trends.
Remodeler to Remodeler: Field or Office?
Remodelers present the pros and cons of continuing to work in the field.
Marketing Masterminds
Bartelt-Filo plots a marketing plan that takes the company over the $5 million mark.
Factors in Consumers’ Selection of a Remodeling Contractor
What really matters to homeowners when they’re shopping for a remodeler?
Solving the Space Crunch
It’s a common problem for remodelers: Clients have grand ideas but limited budgets and space. Rather than walk away from such projects, though, remodelers and builders can refer these customers to a new book, Creating the Not So Big House by Sarah Susa...
Remodeling Survey Resumes
The U.S. Census Bureau once again will begin collecting data on remodeling permits next year after a seven-year hiatus.