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Business Coach Cited in Suit Against Contractor
A New England contractor faces a civil suit alleging his company’s growth was tied to a business coach with a model that “encourages fraud.”
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Harvard Says Remodeling Spending Downturn to Slow
Could the drop in remodeling spending from post-COVID levels regulate soon?
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Power Home Remodeling Now Offers Subsidized Childcare
The home improvement giant's move seeks to address a greater industry issue
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Contractor Facing Lawsuit in ‘Major Case’ by Ohio Attorney General
An Ohio custom builder and remodeler faces a lawsuit after alleged losses exceeding $1 million
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Stimulus Package Q&A
Professional Remodeler editor Jay Sweet answers the most common questions remodelers have about the stimulus package and tax credits.
6 Tips for Specifying and Installing Windows and Doors
Improper or insufficient design details and shoddy installation of windows or doors can lead to air infiltration, moisture intrusion and poor overall performance.
Electronics association says home automation projects down 10 to 15 percent
The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association says the association’s clients are cutting budgets by 10 to 15 percent of the total construction cost, including electronics. Many clients are also pre-wiring their home to upgrade later if they want. “It is clear that across the board we are seeing a much higher level of sensitivity to budgets with clients paying close at...
The Perfect Time to Grow Market Share
Professional Remodeler columnist Bruce Case Explains Why Remodelers Need to Grab Market Share Now
Remodeler's Exchange: Make the Most of the Stimulus
The tax credits for energy-efficient remodels included in the recent stimulus package are getting a lot of attention. We talked to two remodelers who are using the credits to boost their businesses.
New Products for Remodelers and Home Builders
The new products featured in May 2009 Professional Remodeler magazine (also of note for home builders)
Trade Secrets: Using tax credits to market your remodeling firm
Here are a few examples of how remodeling firms are using green tax credits to market their firms and satisfy customers
Green-Powered Cabinetry
FSC-certified and with low- or no-VOC binders and glues, Neil Kelly Cabinets were green before green was cool.