May 2008

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 The very first remodeling company was a family business. As long as there's a remodeling industry, there will be family businesses. But as more corporate entities, franchises...
May 1, 2008
Sidebars: Products List Take a Master Plan Approach The wood-burning fireplace, which features a battered design, was a high priority of the homeowners. The fireplace serves ...
May 1, 2008
Sidebars: Products List Company Snapshot The Financials Project Timeline An airy, two-cook kitchen with an island replaces the dark, dated and cramped 1950s kitchen. After photos...
May 1, 2008
composite versus wood siding what are the differences?
When it comes to selecting the surface material for their outdoor deck, homeowners' options are better looking, better performing and easier to install. This includes traditional...
May 1, 2008
Armstrong FlooringA variety of widths and stains to meet a wide range of tastes can be found in the 3/8-inch Global Exotics engineered hardwood flooring collection. Made by Armstrong...
May 1, 2008
Sidebars: This month featuring: With all of the changes occurring in the remodeling industry — going green, energy-efficiency, new rules and regulations — how important is it...
May 1, 2008
Greg Miedema Advisory Board Columnist How exactly does one avoid the rather trite and clichéd burnout? It’s only expected that, being entrepreneurial in the first place (what ...
May 1, 2008
Doug Dwyer Contributing Editor A reality check can apply to a company that is in a growth mode or a company that is experiencing a decrease in sales. The numbers, a strong business...
May 1, 2008
Michael R. Morris Editor in Chief A single theme emerged during our spring Editorial Advisory Board conference call, which we use to share ideas for future articles based on what...
May 1, 2008
Paul Winans Contributing Editor In my previous column I talked about the importance of defining the mission and vision for your company, absent that the company is really a collection...
May 1, 2008
Jonathan Sweet Senior Editor Say hello to your customer of 2018.I'll be 42 and in my prime remodeling years by then. (Take the picture here, recede the hairline, gray the temples...
May 1, 2008
If you have a Trade Secret you would like to share, e-mail Senior Editor Jonathan Sweet at [email protected].
May 1, 2008
Oldcastle Architectural The latest addition to the Belgard Environmental series’ line of permeable concrete products from Oldcastle Architectural is Subterra Stone. Whereas traditional...
May 1, 2008