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• Lead Paint Lowdown
  New lead paint regulations are set to take effect in 2010, and remodelers who work in pre-1978 buildings will face some major changes in the way they remodel some homes and businesses. Professional Remodeler talked to Matt Watkins, an environmental policy analyst with NAHB, about the new rule.
• Growth Culture
  Without the right people and the right culture, a remodeling company can't expect to have long-term success.
• The Value of E-Marketing
  Editor's Note: In keeping with the electronic topic of this article, all interviews were conducted via e-mail and all images collected electronically. More remodelers than ever are increasing their online presence and using technology to improve their brand awareness, keep in contact with past clients and reach out to new prospects early on in the buying process.
• Uncharted Waters
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• Corner Office: Larry Judson of K-Designers
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• Speculative Remodeling
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• 2008 Market Leaders
  The 2008 Market Leaders list, which identifies the top remodelers in 20 top remodeling markets, was compiled through a combination of research by Professional Remodeler staff and information provided by the listed companies. 
• Future Focused
  Ben Crawford says it's a footrace to see who can build the first national brand in the remodeling industry. And he plans to get there first. Armed with a background as a former executive at GE, Crawford has quickly built Crawford Renovation into Houston's Market Leader.
• The Remodeling Market 2018
  Remodeling in 2018 will certainly be different from today. The housing stock will be older, the workforce and customer base will be different and the competition will change. Universal design and green remodeling will be more prevalent.
• The Next Generation
  Say hello to your customer of 2018. I'll be 42 and in my prime remodeling years by then. It's Generation X brethren and the echo boomers coming up behind us you really have to worry about.
• The Family Business
  The very first remodeling company was a family business. As long as there's a remodeling industry, there will be family businesses. But as more corporate entities, franchises and large regional firms emerge on the landscape, the question begs to be asked: what is the future of the small, family-run remodeling business?
• Rx for an Old House
  Remodeler turns a historic Doctor's office space into an open, finely crafted kitchen-family area
• Art Deco Bathroom Adds Unique Character to Bungalow Remodel
  Homeowners wanted the remodeled master bathroom to make a bold statement; art deco proved the way to go.
• Championship Kitchen Remodel
  A small bland kitchen's floor plan flips to create the perfect space for old-European style. The owner, a real-estate agent, had been inside scores of houses in the area and was determined to make her remodeled kitchen and family area different from the norm.

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