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August 2009

Column

Choose to be a leader [1]

Leading executive Bruce Case reminds remodelers that your choices are crucial

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The Remodeling Industry Needs Better Data [2]
Data reported on the remodeling industry has never been solid, but it has gotten considerably worse over the recent years. For a nearly $300 billion industry, data is essential for smart, efficient decision making. Editorial Director Paul...
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Feature

Cabinet sales down, but R&R on its way up [3]

A Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Survey found a 35.2 percent decline in cabinet sales between May 2008 to May 2009

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Is the stimulus working for remodelers? [4]

Although reaction to the tax credits is mixed, remodelers all agree that the key to judging success is if the stimulus improves the economy

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Is Your Remodeling Firm Prepared for Disaster? [5]

When any type of disaster occurs, it can potentially wreak havoc on your business. Experts say that no matter what the cost or effort, it pays to be prepared. Here's how you can get started now.

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Metal roofing grabs 10% market share — and climbing [6]

Recent surveys show metal roofing continues to gain market share in residential remodeling. The metal roofing market is strongest in the Southeast, accounting for some 14 percent of re-roofing jobs. Recently released results from McGraw-Hill...

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Remodeling market down, but remodelers expect recovery [7]

Two-thirds of remodelers say business is worse than it was a year ago, but they’re optimistic that 2010 will be better

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Transit Connect truck bigger than it looks [8]

Ford Motor Co. calls this compact van a “game changer,” and it could be true. Learn about the Transit Connect small truck, which could bode well for many remodelers.

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What you need to know before going super-low-flow in the shower [9]

Low-flow showerheads are a highly tempting proposition for remodelers looking to boost the efficiency and sustainability of their properties. Know how to choose and spec them appropriately.

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News

4 Ways Remodelers Can Cut Health Insurance Costs [10]

Medical cost increases continue to outpace inflation. Here are four ways remodelers can cut their healthcare costs and still deliver quality benefits to their employees.

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5 Ways to Protect your Company from Green Litigation [11]

An attorney offers steps remodelers can take to protect themselves from green lawsuits.

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Product Review

Architectural Products by Outwater [12]

Rolled Cork line

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Caroma [13]

Profile Smart HET

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Cummins Onan [14]
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Custom-Bilt Metals [15]
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Danze [16]

Cirtangular Collection

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Gorell Windows & Doors [17]
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Hafele [18]

Wood Accessory Line Applications

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Lutron [19]

RadioRA-SR

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Milgard [20]

Fiberglass In-Swing Patio Door

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Ridgid [21]
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Screen Tight [22]
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Skil Power Tools [23]
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QA

Making Small Projects Work for Your Remodeling Company [24]

Almost every company is dealing with smaller projects. Remodelers Peter Feinmann and John Todd share how they are making it work for their award-winning firms.

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Links:
[1] http://www.housingzone.com/choose-be-leader
[2] http://www.housingzone.com/remodeling-industry-needs-better-data
[3] http://www.housingzone.com/cabinet-sales-down-rampr-its-way
[4] http://www.housingzone.com/sales/stimulus-working-remodelers
[5] http://www.housingzone.com/business-management/your-remodeling-firm-prepared-disaster
[6] http://www.housingzone.com/metal-roofing-grabs-10-market-share-mdash-and-climbing
[7] http://www.housingzone.com/financials/remodeling-market-down-remodelers-expect-recovery
[8] http://www.housingzone.com/products/transit-connect-truck-bigger-it-looks
[9] http://www.housingzone.com/kitchen-bath/what-you-need-know-going-super-low-flow-shower
[10] http://www.housingzone.com/human-resources/4-ways-remodelers-can-cut-health-insurance-costs
[11] http://www.housingzone.com/green-projects/5-ways-protect-your-company-green-litigation
[12] http://www.housingzone.com/article/architectural-products-outwater-5
[13] http://www.housingzone.com/article/caroma
[14] http://www.housingzone.com/article/cummins-onan
[15] http://www.housingzone.com/article/custom-bilt-metals-1
[16] http://www.housingzone.com/article/danze-0
[17] http://www.housingzone.com/article/gorell-windows-amp-doors
[18] http://www.housingzone.com/article/hafele
[19] http://www.housingzone.com/article/lutron
[20] http://www.housingzone.com/article/milgard-1
[21] http://www.housingzone.com/article/ridgid-1
[22] http://www.housingzone.com/article/screen-tight-0
[23] http://www.housingzone.com/article/skil-power-tools
[24] http://www.housingzone.com/qa/making-small-projects-work-your-remodeling-company