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Clear as Mud
In a time of tightened company belts and increasing client demands, how do you get the greatest amount of high-quality work from your employees and still keep them happy?
Consumer Spending: Remodeling Outlays to Rise in 2002
Expenditures for residential remodeling will rise 5.6% to $166.6 billion next year after a significant slowdown in 2001.
Guide to Glass Block Showers
With the popularity of shower/bathtub combinations on the rise, more homeowners are requesting glass-block-enclosed showers. These tips to help avoid callbacks.
The Tools We Love: Chris Malesic, president and CEO of CM Squared
If you could keep only five of the many tools you use in your business, which ones would you choose?
Energy Conservation: Efficient Windows In Demand
If the Energy Tax Policy Act of 2001, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, is approved by the Senate, consumer demand for energy-efficient building products will be on the rise.
Portland Local Gains Strength
he success of the Portland [Ore.] Remodelors Council is proof of local councils’ potential to have significant impact on their members’ success in a very short time.
Product Watch: Flooring
Historically, about 85% of consumers replace their old flooring with a product similar to it, says Chris Davis, CEO of the World Floor Covering Association. But these days it seems that people want unique looks for their homes.
Blueprint for Success: Chapter 6, Details, Details
For efficient production systems, put expectations in writing
Double Vision
A consultant and a custom remodeler pair up on a demanding whole-house remodel that changes a fishing cottage into a year-round home.