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Turning Point: Curved Staircases Elevated to an Artform

Two curved staircase projects that highlight artful design and great craftsmanship.


Today's Stories

  • Weather or Not

    Stimulus money is still out there--Rick Provost tells you where it is and how to use it.

     

  • Could RRP Stress Affect Your Staff?

    One contractor has lost two sales people to the stress of new lead safety laws. He’s changing his growth plan accordingly.

     
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Get Back in the Game

From September 14 – 17, 2010, come to the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD and prepare yourself for the industry's most comprehensive remodeling event for building professionals. In just 3 days, you’ll preview new building products, network with remodeling pros, learn the latest construction techniques and have access to dozens of remodeling classes you need to keep your business current, competitive and rock-solid. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to go to your industry’s main event.

 

Best Practices: Steal These Ideas

A Foot on The Brake: On Hiring, Remodelers Proceed With Caution

The new remodeling HR is slow and cautious to hire. And remodelers have surprised...

Tough Times, Flexible Tactics: Tips for Selling in a Down Economy

Leads are fewer and jobs smaller. You need to go farther and work harder to sell a job...

It's Who You Know: Make Your Marketing Personal

Blast mailings alone won't cut it. Today's marketing needs to be personal. Many...

 
 

Big 50 Class of 2010

The Big50 comprise individuals whose exemplary business practices, unique design sensibilities, and exceptional management skills elevate them above their peers.


 

From the August Issue

August 2010

Check out the Remodeling 550: a listing of the largest remodeling, home improvement, insurance restoration, and franchise companies in the home renovation industry. Also, check out remodeling for resale, the latest residential design trends, bringing new life to underused spaces, and more.

Remodeling 550 Categories

 
 

Buzz from the Blogs

Sales: Salary or Commission?

A reader comments on Tim Nagle’s Sales: Salary or Commission blog that encourages commission compensation. Do you agree or disagree?

While this is interesting thinking, it misses the whole point of having a company: to generate profits. Commission paid on top line sales do not insure the sales person's attention to the bottom line number.
 

Will Remodelers Accept the Industry’s Future – or Create It?

Shawn's recent blog post as prompted some remodelers to sound off. Check it out!

Our industry needs to consider and find a place and a way for small businesses to remain a productive part of the industry and the economy.
 
 
 

The Scoop on Home Performance

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Local Level: A Look at Some Specific Weatherization Programs

Local weatherization programs gear up to help homeowners finance energy-efficient...

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Building a Future: Effects of the Home Star Bill on Remodeling

Will passage of the Home Star Energy Retrofit bill put remodelers back to work or out...

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Outside Assistance: Getting Started in Home Performance Contracting

Several competing companies -- some of them franchises -- offer opportunities to help...

 
 

Product Extras

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What’s All that Twittering?

See what the Remodeling editors are saying about the industry 140 characters at a time!

RECOVERY ACT TAX CREDIT POSTER

Copies of the 20” x 27” poster from the June ’09 issue of Remodeling are available for $5 each by calling 888.269.8410. Quantities are limited – order now.

Remodeling Video Gallery

Browse through our gallery of editorial videos and product demos.

 

Remodeling Stimulus Virtual Event

Learn how to profit from government stimulus programs in our six stimulus focused online seminars. Seminars are FREE so participate now!

Learn More About Stimulus Tax Credits

This special section of REMODELING focuses on the American Recovery and Reinvestmant Act of 2009 and the associated tax credits.

 

Other Resources . . .

Get Local Job Leads

Yellow Pages

The Yellow Pages are your best source for products, services and programs for builders.

Find a Contractor

 
 

Engineered Floor Systems: Part 1

In the first installment of this three-part series, remodeling veteran Mike Sloggatt discusses I-joists and demonstrates what you need to remember when choosing engineered lumber for projects.