May 1999
Feature
Branching Out [1]
This sidebar illustrates how gas heater rated fireplaces can channel heat to other areas of the home.
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This list of tips helps remodelers break into forensic remodeling business.
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Editor Rod Sutton encourages remodelers to take credit for the environmentally sound work they are probably already unknowingly doing.
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One remodeler talks about encouraging his contractors to give better service by attending classes and going out to dinner.
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One remodeler has expanded his business by working for the legal system, tearing apart and rebuilding condos for forensic research
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This article outlines market trends in gas fireplaces, focusing on an increased use in direct-vent and vent-free units.
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Tips on presenting your company's best face to the media.
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Key Questions [9]
This sidebar for 'Take Control of Your Estimating' outlines the major elements for consideration when developing an estimating database.
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Columbia Flooring's three laminate deck boards debut.
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Lead Tracking [11]
Mike Miller offers advice to his fellow remodelers on how to track leads effciently.
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One remodeler solves the tricky problem of working on a project located in the remote wilderness.
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State of the Market [14]
This sidebar notes the growth of gas fireplace sales in the past 8 years.
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Stick vs. Unit [15]
This sidebar for 'Take Control of Your Estimating' compares and contrasts two styles of estimating.
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One remodeler uses a customized estimating system to take complete control.
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This sidebar lists the top areas homeowners want fireplaces.
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One kitchen designer outlines trends for remodelers to consider when doing designs of their own.
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Trump the Wild Card [20]
Adam Helfman outlines his plans for managing and meeting client expectations.
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Web Watch [22]
OSI's colormatching tools, the EPA, and the National Tile Roofing Manfacturer's Associations websites are reviewed here, among others.
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Product Review
Duschqueen's eight-page brochure spotlights glass tub and shower enclosures.
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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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