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August 2009

Is the stimulus working for remodelers?

Opinions are mixed on whether the tax credits are making a difference

Check Out the August Issue of Professional Remodeler

Watch a video preview of Professional Remodeler magazine.
Truck Review

Transit Connect truck bigger than it looks

Ford Motor Co. calls this compact van a “game changer,” and it could be true. Learn about the Transit Connect small truck, which could bode well for many remodelers.
Plumbing Systems

What you need to know before going super-low-flow in the shower

Low-flow showerheads are a highly tempting proposition for remodelers looking to boost the efficiency and sustainability of their properties. Know how to choose and spec them appropriately.
The Leading Edge

Making Small Projects Work for Your Remodeling Company

Almost every company is dealing with smaller projects. Remodelers Peter Feinmann and John Todd share how they are making it work for their award-winning firms.
Research

Remodeling market down, but remodelers expect recovery

Two-thirds of remodelers say business is worse than it was a year ago, but they’re optimistic that 2010 will be better
Roofing

Metal roofing grabs 10% market share — and climbing

Recent surveys show metal roofing continues to gain market share in residential remodeling. The metal roofing market is strongest in the Southeast, accounting for some 14 percent of re-roofing jobs. Recently released results from McGraw-Hill Construction and Analytics as well as figures from the Metal Roof Alliance (MRA) show metal roofs accounted for nearly 10 percent of the replacement roof m...
Cabinets

Cabinet sales down, but R&R on its way up

A Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Survey found a 35.2 percent decline in cabinet sales between May 2008 to May 2009
The Leading Edge

Choose to be a leader

Leading executive Bruce Case reminds remodelers that your choices are crucial

Is Your Remodeling Firm Prepared for Disaster?

When any type of disaster occurs, it can potentially wreak havoc on your business. Experts say that no matter what the cost or effort, it pays to be prepared. Here's how you can get started now.
Editorial

The Remodeling Industry Needs Better Data

Data reported on the remodeling industry has never been solid, but it has gotten considerably worse over the recent years. For a nearly $300 billion industry, data is essential for smart, efficient decision making. Editorial Director Paul Deffenbaugh calls on the industry to push for more data collection.
The Leading Edge

5 Ways to Protect your Company from Green Litigation

An attorney offers steps remodelers can take to protect themselves from green lawsuits.

4 Ways Remodelers Can Cut Health Insurance Costs

Medical cost increases continue to outpace inflation. Here are four ways remodelers can cut their healthcare costs and still deliver quality benefits to their employees.
 

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