Issue Contents

May 1999

Feature

Branching Out

This sidebar illustrates how gas heater rated fireplaces can channel heat to other areas of the home.

Budget History

Cutting Into Forensic Remodeling

This list of tips helps remodelers break into forensic remodeling business.

Editor's Notebook: Take Credit

Editor Rod Sutton encourages remodelers to take credit for the environmentally sound work they are probably already unknowingly doing.

Experiencing Incredible Service

One remodeler talks about encouraging his contractors to give better service by attending classes and going out to dinner.

Forensic Remodeling

One remodeler has expanded his business by working for the legal system, tearing apart and rebuilding condos for forensic research

How to Choose Gas Fireplaces

This article outlines market trends in gas fireplaces, focusing on an increased use in direct-vent and vent-free units.

How to Manage Negative Press

Tips on presenting your company's best face to the media.

Key Questions

This sidebar for 'Take Control of Your Estimating' outlines the major elements for consideration when developing an estimating database.

Laminate Deck Boards Debut

Columbia Flooring's three laminate deck boards debut.

Lead Tracking

Mike Miller offers advice to his fellow remodelers on how to track leads effciently.

Montana Remodeler Goes the Distance

One remodeler solves the tricky problem of working on a project located in the remote wilderness.

Peachtree Purchase

Peachtree purchased by Nortek, Inc.

State of the Market

This sidebar notes the growth of gas fireplace sales in the past 8 years.

Stick vs. Unit

This sidebar for 'Take Control of Your Estimating' compares and contrasts two styles of estimating.

Take Control of Your Estimating

One remodeler uses a customized estimating system to take complete control.

To-Do List

Sidebar to 'Trump the Wild Card'

Top Fireplace Locations

This sidebar lists the top areas homeowners want fireplaces.

Tracking Kitchen Trends

One kitchen designer outlines trends for remodelers to consider when doing designs of their own.

Trump the Wild Card

Adam Helfman outlines his plans for managing and meeting client expectations.

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Web Watch

OSI's colormatching tools, the EPA, and the National Tile Roofing Manfacturer's Associations websites are reviewed here, among others.

Product Review

Shower Enclosure Literature Available

Duschqueen's eight-page brochure spotlights glass tub and shower enclosures.

Stoneyard.com Natural Stone

Stoneyard.com has added two new colors to its natural stone product line, Nantucket Brown and Newport Mist, which are also available in four shapes: Ledgestone, Mosaic, Square & Rectangular, and Ashlar.

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