Nature-inspired shades are the way to go with walls, according to Sherwin-Williams. Serene, calm blues reflect the hues of the sky and sea. Yellows, which vary from light citrus...
Step 1: For easy crown molding installation, start by finding the spring angle.Step 2: Calculate the corner angle measurement.Step 3: Place the molding upside down, flat, on a...
Rod Sutton, Editor-in-Chief We’re preparing to spend between $10 million and $13 million on a renovation project, including a 75,000-square-foot addition. No, it’s not a ...
Help your clients understand how to maintain the investment in a completed project. Give "The Home Ranger Helps You Figure It Out," by Roger Peugeot and Tim Carter, at the end...
Handing your clients a (1.)completion binder at the end of a project conveys professionalism and ensures repeat business. A thorough binder should begin with a thank-you letter...
Larry Schaffert, CGR, Schaffert Construction, Myersville, Md. Q. When did you join the Remodelors Council?A. I joined the Remodelors Council during my first year in business...
In general, remodelers have to overcome an image problem. Unethical remodelers are one of the largest sources of complaints registered with the Better Business Bureau. We’ve all...
Unlike sculptors, remodelers don’t start from scratch.Unlike an artist standing before an easel, ready to create a masterpiece from deep within his soul, or a sculptor, ready ...
As schools let out in May and June, remodelers often tap the wealth of high school graduates, who are looking for their first full-time job, for additional labor. According to...
Paul Sullivan, CGR Paul Sullivan, CGR, president of the Sullivan Co. Inc. in Newton, Mass., has taken advantage of May as National Remodeling Month by showering his clients...
Jan Williams, CGR, 2000 Chairman, NAHB Remodelors Council It’s springtime; what are you doing to promote your business? A tiny ad in the local newspaper? Or mention of your...
If you’re operating on a limited budget, the Yellow Pages may be your company’s primary advertising vehicle. To maximize the effectiveness of your ad, Clint E. Pollard, executive...
"Reduce and reuse are the big words for remodeling," says Peter Yost, author of "Waste Management and Recovery: A Field Guide for Remodelers." The guide offers tips for setting...
To stay competitive in the tight job market, more remodelers are offering retirement benefits. It used to be too expensive for an employer with fewer than 50 employees to offer...