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October 2004

Target practice

Business benchmarks and how to hit them

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Case Study: ADR Builders

Business benchmarks and how to hit them

Toilet Technology Saves Money for Homeowners

To save the customer the cost and time of excavating the floor, installing underground piping or creating a raised floor, consider a macerating toilet.

Responding to a Natural Disaster

Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne left ruined homes throughout Florida. But the state's builders and remodelers have been through hurricanes before, and know how to react.

Building a Winning Brand

A corporate identity represents the brand visually through logo design, consistent use of the logo, and marketing materials that convey the same message.

Addition

The structural tricks of a three-season porch provide more than meets the eye

Whole House

A hint of country charm gives an old house new life

Affordable Efficiency

Recycling and restoring 100-year-old materials costs time, makes money

Cabinet Refacing

The changing face of kitchen remodeling

Step-By-Step Refacing

The changing face of kitchen remodeling

Target Practice

Business benchmarks and how to hit them

Financial Definitions Used

Business benchmarks and how to hit them

The Little Things That Count

Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.

Blending the Old and the New

Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.

Puzzle-Perfect Remodel

Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.

All Kitchens Great and Small

Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.

Going Beyond Big

Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.

The Zero-Energy Remodel

New products have this 1860s home producing its own power

Show Me the Money

Some remodelers value quality design, materials and craftsmanship to the point that they sometimes give away the store.
Construct

Cabinet refacing

An attractive business opportunity may be staring you in the face — the cabinet face, that is. More and more homeowners are determined to give their kitchens a new look, but kitchen remodels can be pricey, not to mention inconvenient for homeowners while the work is being done. Enter cabinet refacing, a faster, more economical yet equally stylish alternative.
Design Awards

Climbing addition

Gold ADDITION OVER $100,000 Remodeler: Red Oak Remodeling, York, Pa. Architect: Shermeyer & Associates Architects, Inc., York, Pa. While farmhouse renovations are common in the Northeast, this addition stood out for one soaring reason: three levels. Seamlessly integrating three new stories with a home built in 1869, the judges felt, was truly remarkable.
Product Showcase

Vanity Flair

The Masterpiece Collection features custom bathroom vanities with exotic veneers such as ash burl, walnut burl, zebrawood and sapele. This collection features more than 40 designs in more than 40 finishes. Options available include custom double bowl pieces, his-and-hers custom pieces, tub surrounds to match and custom medicine cabinet surrounds.
Remodelers' Exchange

Financing growth

Nine-year-old Quality Craftsmen Remodeling in East Lansing, Mich., does an annual volume between $500,000 and $1 million. Owner Allen Drouare, CGR, says the company does multi-trade remodels for a higher-end market. His financing consists of referring customers to lending institutions. Ken Greene, president of St.
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Commercial Success

Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.
 

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