December 2009
Column
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.
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Feature
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!
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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
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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
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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,...
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News
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.
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The military background offers many lessons for business owners in the remodeling industry, sources say
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Bruce Case of Case Design & Remodeling talks about why even all-star employees who aren't team players can harm your business.
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Product Review
The new KWC AVA single-lever basin faucet with CoolFix technology offers a simple way to save energy without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
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QA
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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