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Bullish outlook: Biggest remodelers see more growth in 2013
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One major reason of reviewing each job after it is completed is to learn what went well and what didn’t, apply those learned lessons to future jobs, and be able to train other employees.
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So why solar hot water in the U.S., anyway? Many homeowners have little clue about how their water is heated, its contribution to their energy bill or the alternatives available.
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Engine options, towing options, cab sizes, and elaborate trim packages also highlight choices for buyers
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The future of remodeling can be found in a ketchup bottle
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There is an evolution taking place in the remodeling industry. As the market changes, smart business owners are adapting to the new economy.
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While most of my business advice pertains to what you do or think about during the workday, sometimes a better question to ask is: “What keeps you up at night?” Or, more accurately, what wakes you up at night and makes it tough to go back to...
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At times, the future outcomes of our decisions weigh heavily and require diligent thought before making a decisive move.
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A residential remodeler stretches into light commercial work with a fitness center build-out
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In today’s remodeling market, establishing client relationships and maintaining them over the long-term is a difficult, yet attainable goal. Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talked to remodelers Bill Owens and Ralph Cataldo about how...
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Tablets and smartphones increase presence in remodeling industry
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A good friend of mine who is also a 40-year veteran of the construction industry has taught me a lot about relationships over the past few years. He has been a tireless advocate of relationships his entire life, spending countless hours working,...
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News
September existing-home sales declined modestly, but inventory continued to tighten and the national median home price recorded its seventh back-to-back monthly increase from a year earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR...
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers named its Remodeler of the Year, announced two winners of its annual Homes for Life awards, and inducted two new faces into the Remodeling Hall of Fame during the NAHB Remodelers’ gala...
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Choosing a paint color or scheme often can be difficult as there are many variables to consider—décor, style of the room, and other aspects of the space. Members of the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council took a deeper dive recently into...
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The number of remodeling permits recorded by BuildFax Remodeling Index for the month of August 2012, reached a level previously recorded more than four years ago. Yet another positive sign on the road to recovery for the remodeling industry.
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The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) climbed to 50 in the third quarter of 2012, up from 45 in the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This is the highest point the RMI has reached since the third quarter...
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HomeAdvisor.com, formerly known as ServiceMagic, is the re-launched website connecting homeowners with pre-screened, customer-rated service professionals.
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Product Review
American Standard’s AccuLink Platinum ZV Control offers a 7-inch color touch screen on a system that allows the user to program wake, leave, sleep, and vacation heat and cool settings for seven days.
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The Art Cool Premier system from LG Electronics is a duct-free split air conditioning system that uses an updated inverter compressor to improve refrigerant compression efficiency and minimize energy loss, providing an SEER of up to 28.
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AZEK’s Finish Grade Trim is a two-piece system that incorporates both trim and scotia moulding for a fastener-free look around windows and doors.
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The Cerana apron front sink from Blanco is the brand’s first fireclay sink in the U.S.
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Versetta Stone panelized stone veneer delivers the look of traditional stone masonry veneer with the ease of siding installation.
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CertainTeed’s AirRenew Indoor Air Quality Gypsum Board products had four of its claims validated by UL Environment: permanent formaldehyde absorption capacity, mold resistance, recycled content, and regional materials.
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The Concord Contemporary Bath Vanity by Jeffrey Alexander is a 30-inch vanity that includes satin nickel hardware and a rectangular porcelain undermount bowl.
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Elkay Perfect Drain [27]
The Perfect Drain from Elkay is an edgeless drain that eliminates the gap between the drain and sink, making the sink easier to clean and maintain.
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The Foundry Stacked Stone Collection by The Tapco Group is made from molds cast from more than 100 unique stones to create the detail and texture of hand-cut stone.
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Sto’s Insul-X is an extruded polystyrene foam insulation board used as the continuous insulation component for the company’s Energy Guard systems.
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Kerapoxy CQ is a new epoxy grout from MAPEI that contains a quartz aggregate to assist in grout removal from the surface of tile during application.
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LP SmartSide trim and siding combine the beauty of cedar grain texture with the durability of an engineered wood product that’s easy to work with.
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The MUZ-FE09 outdoor unit and MSZ-FE09 indoor units are the latest addition to Mitsubishi Electric’s Hyper-Heat product line.
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The Maddux freestanding tubs from MTI are made from engineered solid-surface material, giving the appearance that the tubs were carved from a single block of stone.
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NAPCO by Ply Gem’s redesigned Board & Batten Siding offers an enhanced look and color selection.
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Diamondback GlasRoc Tile Backer from CertainTeed Gypsum is now available for floor and countertop applications.
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The Trane XV95 gas furnace is rated with up to 96.7% AFUE and features two-stage gas heating with a variable speed blower to quietly provide a consistent flow of warm air.
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This high-strength polyethylene-coated cloth duct tape from IPG includes as aggressive adhesive to create a strong bond to meet the performance demands of HVAC applications.
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The Versawrap PVC cladding system from Versatex is a one-piece PVC cladding system for pressure-treated columns.
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The Voss bathroom collection by Moen is a line of faucets, accessories, and shower products that blend traditional and modern styling into one collection.
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