Longtime clients invited SawHorse Inc. to help their Atlanta neighborhood construct a new playground. The neighbors handled the logistics. SawHorse provided the labor to assemble...
At Repp Construction, games help realize a bigger picture.Before its annual "state of the company" meeting, Dave Olejniczak, production manager for Repp Construction in ...
Mike GormanEver wonder why some salespeople are more effective than others? In his book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Bantam Books), Daniel Goleman...
Scraping works best for removing paint from flat surfaces. Make sure the scraper is sharp, and apply even pressure as you scrape in one direction; then scrape at 90 degrees...
Stan Ehrlich If you're putting all of your remodeling dollars into your business, here are two words of advice: Remember Enron!Improving your financial ratios and running...
With a six-person staff that includes two sets of spouses, remodeling is truly a family affair for HoBart Builders. In this vein, its approach to customer service is simple...
Kimberly SweetSettling into my aisle seat on the return flight from my California vacation, I glanced left, then right, appraising the passengers in my row. Including myself...
Ask the employees of Tri-Lite Builders what they do, and they'll tell you that more than provide extraordinary design and superior construction, they sell an experience...
For Troy Spencer, a basement's framing sets the tone for its look and functionality. His company frames from the center of the room outward, ensuring a symmetrical space...
Working within the height and structural confines of a basement means employing clever tricks to work around supports. The cabinetry for the home theater and entertainment...
The poured concrete curbs will be lined with brick pavers leading from garden to gazebo to deck to house. The sprinkler system will have eight watering zones.The sun shines...
In a service industry, customer satisfaction is the key to profitability. It pays to know if your customers are happy. Your employees might tell you so, but maybe they're...
Unlike most remodeling companies, Bowa Builders has a department dedicated solely to customer service. The five-person department serves dual functions: It takes over jobs...
Carl Krueger Construction in Milwaukee introduced a three-tier bathroom remodel series to help potential customers understand what features they can get based on price ranges....