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December 2009

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Great design is about more than good looks; it's also about problem-solving, quality and creativity. That's brought home to me every time we judge our Best of the Best Design Awards.

Feature

Best of the Best Design Award Winners

A panel of expert remodelers and designers sorted through hundreds of projects to pick the very best the industry has to offer. Be sure to check it out!

Industry giants say paint/primer combinations lead the way

Though the $11 billion dollar paint industry saw a 2.9 percent drop in 2008, the Home Improvement Research Institute predicts the consumer demand for paint will rise 10.9 percent in 2010 to $12.5 billion

Ready to rate

No matter how well a home's building envelope performs, air can still infiltrate through cracks around windows; gaps under the front door; or penetration points for cam lights, wires and pipes

Remodeling clients' wants drive remodeling choices

This month, Professional Remodeler asked remodelers what drives their clients' design decisions and how homeowners make those decisions. More than 80 percent of remodelers listed one of those two reasons as the top drivers of remodeling,...

News

5 ways remodelers can manage leads for growth

Smart remodeling companies are cranking up their marketing budgets to generate more business and leads. Here are 5 ways remodelers can manage leads for growth.

Leadership lessons from the military

The military background offers many lessons for business owners in the remodeling industry, sources say

Why toxic employees can harm your remodeling business

Bruce Case of Case Design & Remodeling talks about why even all-star employees who aren't team players can harm your business.

Product Review

Architectural Products by Outwater

Crossville

Hafele

Kolbe

KWC AVA single-lever basin faucet with CoolFix technology

The new KWC AVA single-lever basin faucet with CoolFix technology offers a simple way to save energy without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

Luxaire LX Series

Mansfield Plumbing Products

Milwaukee

Moen

Owens Corning

Saniflo

Sea Gull Lighting

Sto Corp.

Timberland PRO

QA

Remodelers' Exchange: Rental properties can be a road to success

Remodelers have advantages over the average investor when it comes to rental properties. Professional Remodeler's Jud Motsenbocker talked to remodelers Bill Connor and Diane Menke about the opportunity and challenges of investing in property.

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Professional Remodeler's 2013 Market Leaders

Professional Remodeler’s annual Market Leaders list, which identifies the top...

15 design trends for kitchens & baths

With demand for custom design, remodeling, and renovations at its highest level since 2005, ...

Project Spotlight: Kitchen countered

Normandy Remodeling converts confined kitchen into sprawling galley.

5 bathroom design trends for 2013

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association surveys its members to identify the latest...

6 kitchen design trends for 2013

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association surveys its members to identify the latest...

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