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September 2007

Column

Got Green?
With consumer awareness of environmental issues and energy conservation at an all-time high, the market for green remodeling is expanding rapidly. We dedicated this issue to finding out where the industry stands with regard to green. Our green...
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It's Time for Remodelers to Go Green
The future of green remodeling is upon us. Professional remodeling contractors must not miss the opportunity to be part of it. Green Remodeling is the next logical step for the industry. There are many good reasons to go green and few, if any, not...
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Spread the Word
Throughout my career, I've seen an evolution in many business functions, one being the changing role of public relations in daily business operations. In the past, we simply placed an ad in the newspaper and got favorable results; now we must strive...
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Feature

Addition Blends Seamlessly with Original Structure
Thoughtfully designed and skillfully executed, the addition to this 1940s bungalow in Ann Arbor, Mich., blends in so well with the original structure that a casual observer would be hard-pressed to identify the remodel. But for its empty-nester...
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Find Your Shade of Green
In a market as competitive as housing, popular green trends can be quickly redefined to serve all sorts of interests. Without a standard definition, it's hard to know exactly what constitutes green. Can a remodeler who installs energy-efficient...
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Second-Floor Remodel Designed to Save Energy and Money
Finding the best company to build out the Wallaces' unfinished second floor was like solving a sudoku puzzle: everything had to add up in different directions, and getting the right answer was tough. Once Don and Ellen Wallace discovered Otogawa-...
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The Corner Office Part 2: Business Focus Sets National Remodeler Apart from Competition
"The Corner Office" is a look at the top executives at large remodeling firms. This is the second of three features that profiles these industry leaders and examines their unique business issues. Many remodelers have built successful firms...
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The Remodelers Quest for Green
As awareness of global warming has increased alongside energy bills of consumers, the remodeling industry's focus on green building practices has grown considerably, particularly over the last five years. To find out exactly where the industry...
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Whole-House Remodel with a Tuscan Feel
After living in it for seven years, the owners of this Tuscan-inspired residence in McLean, Va., knew what they loved about their 60-year-old home — and what they didn't. Making the decision to remodel rather than move, the couple put together...
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News

Remodeling Trade Secrets
If you have a Trade Secret you would like to share, e-mail Senior Editor Jonathan Sweet at jonathan.sweet@reedbusiness.com.
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Product Review

September 2007 Remodeler Product Preview
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QA

Selling Green Remodeling
In these days of energy-efficiency and sustainability, what does it take to sell green to an uninformed customer? How do you define or describe green remodeling? Green remodeling is incorporating into the design and construction processes an...
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