| Decking Supplement |
Variation in climate and conditions, lot size and zoning restrictions make it difficult to normalize decking trends; however, one driving force in all markets is maintenance.
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| Spotlight |
Back in 2000, clients of Classic Homeworks, the Denver residential remodeling company Rick Pratt founded, were not too excited about green remodeling. Yet he had always considered himself an environmentalist and wanted to introduce energy-saving, environmentally friendly designs and products to his business.
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| Best Practices |
As America's population ages, especially the large baby boomer generation, the opportunities for remodeling projects suited to their changing needs grows. Contributing Editor Tom Swartz asks two industry professionals their opinion on how to make the most of the growing market.
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| Solutions |
The focal point of the master suite is the window wall, which celebrates the beauty, imagination and range of variety within core, basic shapes.
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| Innovations |
Housing-oriented charities such as Habitat for Humanity served as the inspiration for John Gonsalves who founded Homes for Our Troops, which modifies homes for injured servicemen and servicewomen.
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| 5-Minute Update |
Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies says the estimated recent growth of homeowner remodeling spending has eased substantially but still remains near its long-term rate of 5 percent.
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| Editor's Letter |
Professional Remodeler Editor in Chief Michael Morris responds to important questions received from readers.
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| Best Practices |
The most successful people I know in business and life are continuously learning. As leaders, when any of us stops learning and growing, so will our business.
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| Solutions |
Here are the five ingredients of an energy- and water-efficient kitchen, no matter its layout, size or amenities. They are all easy to find and install.
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