Professional Remodeler articles from April 2006

Professional Remodeler archives from April 2006

In Manufactured We Truss.
April 1, 2006... By Scott T. Shepherd, PATH Partners Remodelers put building systems to work While stick building remains the standard, remodelers are taking a cue from new home builders' use of pre-assembled trusses when it comes to big jobs....

Raising the Stakes.(Company overview)
April 1, 2006... By Kimberly Sweet, Editor Kitchen and bath business demands that remodelers elevate their game It's a no-brainer: Every house has at least one kitchen and one bathroom. Homeowners spend a lot of time in these rooms, and they get heavy...

Escape the Bermuda Triangle.
April 1, 2006... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor Have you ever experienced emotions running high or out of control in a family business meeting and wondered what happened? You invested time, energy, heart and skill, but nothing was accomplished because...

Get Associated.
April 1, 2006... Michael Morris, Editor in Chief If you're not a member of one of the two trade associations that directly serve the remodeling industry, you're missing out on beneficial resources that can help differentiate your business from the...

Insurance Savings.
April 1, 2006... Staff Senate bill could provide relief for rising healthcare costs Vital legislation promoting affordable health care for small businesses will hit the Senate floor for the first time in more than a decade, thanks to a March 15 vote by...

Productivity Push.
April 1, 2006... By Kimberly Sweet, Editor Lars Construction goes wireless to save time Who wouldn't want to spend his late 30s working part time, savoring time with his wife and three children in the Southern California sunshine, building a new home,...

Real Simple, Real Clean.
April 1, 2006... Meghan Haynes The balance of wood and glass give this kitchen Scandinavian sophistication Twenty years ago, Benvenuti and Stein had designed the kitchen of this home on Chicago's North Shore. The new owners liked its basic form and...

Home Appliances and Electronics.
April 1, 2006... Staff State-of-the-art technology adds to the convenience, comfort and security of the home KitchenAid Staff Steam-assisted cooking is now offered in KitchenAid's 30" four burner and 36" six burner dual-fuel ranges. The...

Finding the Right Fit.
April 1, 2006... Jud Motsenbocker, Contributing Editor Qualifying a lead is crucial to a successful project Referrals are the bread and butter of the remodeling business, but not all referral leads are created equal. Whether a prospective client finds...

Commercial Success.
April 1, 2006... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor A phased schedule allowed Earl King to triple the size of this restaurant in five months while closing it to business for just seven weeks. The food at Fiorentino's outclassed the building...