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April 2007

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Outside Resources
As business owners, we are so busy with the day-to-day operations it's tough to find time to innovate. This is compounded because many times we lack the confidence about what and how to do so. To make things even worse, as business people, we...
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Your Business: Tool or Baby?
In our February issue, we explored the value of peer groups in Remodelers' Exchange. Last week, I attended the Remodelers Advantage Roundtable conference in Jekyll Island, Ga., and learned for myself just how valuable belonging to a peer group...
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Feature

Kitchen & Bath Trends
Today’s homeowners want more out of their kitchens and bathrooms – more space, more design and more high-end features. Leading kitchen and bath remodelers talk about what they are seeing in their markets.
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PATH Report: Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) have a Lock on the Market
To make the most of retiring baby boomers that are choosing to retire in their own homes, become a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist.
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Updated Kitchen
This 1950s kitchen was in desperate need of an update. SawHorse was able to bring it into the 21st century by blending modern features with traditional looks.
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News

Creating the Ultimate Luxury Bathroom
The Homeowners in this Lakeville, Minn., home had several remodeling projects under their belt to boost the curb-appeal of their home, but the master bedroom and bathroom was a space they never fully connected with. They commissioned College City...
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Luxurious Outdoor Living
This custom colonial sits in a newer development that boasts larger lot sizes and deep backyards, and the clients were able to add a heated swimming pool after their purchase. However, the home is serviced by a septic system, and the system and leak...
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Saving big while doing good
What if you could save your company thousands of dollars a year, give your clients a tax deduction and help the community at the same time? That's the situation now for Newman Company of Riley, Ind., through the company's relationship with...
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Universal Design Appeal
Universal design, handicap access, adaptive design, visibility — they're all terms I'm sure you've seen or heard at some point as a remodeler or as an industry ally. Look at those words again and think about what kind of picture...
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Product Review

April 2007 New Product Preview
An overview of products from the 2007 International Builders Show, including Kitchen Fixtures
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April 2007 Product Preview: Windows
An overview of window products from the 2007 International Builders Show
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Window Watching
An overview of new window styles from double-hung tilt sash from Milgard, a neo-classical fromWeather Shield, Stormblocker from Hy-Lite and Round Tops from Marvin, among others.
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QA

How to Avoid Bad Hires
What do you look for when hiring a new employee? How do you find the ideal person? The Internet and personality profiling are two ways to find that team player. Jud: Let's start off with a couple of questions. How do you avoid bad hires?...
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