Issue Contents

October 2010

Feature

2010 Professional Remodeler Market Leaders

Our exclusive annual report on the industry’s leaders shows even the largest companies are feeling the crunch

Double Savings: Energy and Character

An Atlanta house recalls its historical heritage and goes green

Editorial: Getting In the Game

Every day there are decisions being made in Washington that matter to remodeling firms

Employee benefit programs that work

Providing good benefits is an important way to keep the best employees, but at the same time it can be an expensive thing to do, especially for small companies. Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talked to remodelers Greg Antonioli and Amie Riggs...

Greening company operations all about efficiency

The important difference between being a green company and offering green remodeling

Healthcare Reform: How it affects your business

Most aspects of the Affordable Care Act will not benefit many remodelers

Healthcare Reform: Key Questions and Answers

Healthcare Reform: The 1099 Debacle

Pattern sheets: What’s old is new

Pattern sheets let remodelers and builders offer design details to ensure a quality outcome

People you should know: Sarah Susanka

The market downturn has more people embracing Sarah Susanka’s Not So Big design philosophy

Siding Trends: Mixing of Materials Gaining Popularity

The mix-and-match approach to home siding is still popular, and manufacturers are offering new ways to meet consumer demand

The benefits and pitfalls of zeroing-out owner’s comp

Should an owner ever take a $0 salary to make ends meet? When does it make sense?

News

Existing Home Sales Still Struggling in Wake of Tax Credit

Home sales were up from July, but still down from 2009

Gallup: No Improvement in Consumer Confidence

Consumers continue to lack confidence that the economy is going to turn around any time soon, according to the Gallup Economic Confidence Index.

Zillow: Bad credit hurting housing recovery

Nearly a third of Americans probably can’t qualify for a mortgage and less than half can qualify for the best rates, even with a large down payment, according to a new report from real estate website Zillow.com.

Product Review

Andersen A-Series

Armstrong S-289 Adhesive

Blanco Hydra

Boise Cascade Engineered Wood

Broan SmartSense

CertainTeed Sustainable Insulation

Elkay Pursuit Sinks

First Alert Security Door

Franke Peak Series

Fypon Rustic Collection

Georgia-Pacific DensDeck

Hy-Lite Operable Decorative Glass Windows

Integrity Casements and Awnings

Kolbe Majesta

L.E. Johnson Products Pocket Door Hardware

Lead Records Organizer

LifeTime Composites LifeTime Lumber

Lincoln Wood Products Fold-A-Way Patio Door

Lutron Sivoia QS Wireless

Marvin Ultimate Venting Picture Window

Mastic Quest

Metabo Reciprocating Saw

Moen Arbor Collection

Nichiha Sandstone

Novabrik

ODL Severe Weather Doorglass

Panasonic WhisperCeiling Fan

Pella 350 Series Patio Door

Pella Windows & Doors’ Pella 350 Series vinyl sliding patio door is designed to provide homeowners with an attractive focal point for their home that not only improves the view, but also helps reduce their energy bills.

Ply Gem Mira Premium

Quality Edge TruVent

Simpson Builder's Advantage

Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Frame

Sunrise Windows Brickmould

ThermaSol Easy Start Control

Trex RainEscape

RainEscape deck drainage system creates a dry space beneath a deck that is suitable for the installation of lighting, ceiling fans, entertainment systems and outdoor kitchens.

Truseal Envirosealed Windows

Vantage iPhone and iPad apps

Versatex Stealth Soffit System

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