Professional Remodeler articles from April 2008

Professional Remodeler archives from April 2008

The Winner's Circle.
April 1, 2008... Staff Our Inaugural Best in Class Kitchen & Bath Survey Reports on What Brands Remodelers are Using The 2008 Best in Class Kitchen & Bath survey rated brand awareness, uses and preferences of the top remodeling industry manufacturers...

Overcome Your Networking Fears.
April 1, 2008... By Allison P. Iantosca, Advisory Board Columnist You are a highly sophisticated, well-adjusted grown-up who has generally been around the block a few times and can handle just about whatever life throws your way. So why is it that the...

If It Doesn't Crack Like A Duct...
April 1, 2008... By Glen Salas, PATH Partners Ductless mini-split heat pumps make HVAC retrofits easy Ductless mini-split heat pump systems provide an excellent way to heat and cool a room addition, a basement remodel or even a small home. They combine...

People Power.
April 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Good Employees and A Dedication to Integrity Help Kitchen Mart Succeed in A Challenging Market Until recently, it wasn't that hard for most remodelers to find work. With home prices soaring and equity...

Why You Need A Client-Centric Company Culture.
April 1, 2008... Dave Bryan Contributing Editor Anyone who has been in this business long enough knows that remodeling is not a product business, it is a service business. It is not just that we do our jobs but how we do our job that makes or breaks a...

Find the Silver Lining.
April 1, 2008... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor I am just starting my vacation as I write this column. Writing this is my last bit of business to wrap up before giving my 100 percent focus to family, rest, relaxation and leisure. The weather forecast shows...

Back to the Future.
April 1, 2008... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief In 1979, I was a skinny 16-year-old working for my brother-in-law's small, suburban Chicago remodeling company. During most of that summer and many weekends, I was Ray's main gofer, push-broom mechanic...

How to Spec Toilets.
April 1, 2008... By Rebecca Bryant, Contributing Editor Water conservation and drought make a good toilet a must have The water supply system is under significant stress. Reservoirs and aquifers have limited capacity and are difficult to expand due to...

February Cover Story Elicits Response.
April 1, 2008... Staff The cover story of the February 2008 issue of Professional Remodeler , "10 Most Influential," left off the foremost researcher on the remodeling industry: Gopal Ahluwalia. During his more than 30 years at the National Association...

Fantastic Finish.
April 1, 2008... By Ann Matesi, Senior Contributing Editor Homeowners wanted the master bathroom to make a bold statement; art deco proved the way to go. The glass and polished chrome in the new art deco bathroom in this craftsman bungalow in Ann...

Product Preview.
April 1, 2008... Staff Dow Staff The purveyors of Styrofoam are at it again. Dow's Styrofoam SIS Structural Insulated Sheathing is a three-in-one solution that combines structural shear bracing, insulation and water-resistive barrier protection...

Is Your Model Recession-Proof?(Company overview)
April 1, 2008... Tom Swartz, Contributing Editor Whether you're single-line or full-service, opportunities exist for success What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a specialty or full-service company during a market slowdown? How does...

Championship Kitchen.
April 1, 2008... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor A Remodeler Hits the Ball Out of the Park with an Ingenious Make-Over The pressure was on for Danville, Calif., design/build remodeler George Gayler. When he stepped into John and...

A Measure of Success.
April 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor If You're Hoping to Benchmark Your Company, Look no Further; Our Annual Business Results Survey will Help Most remodelers struggle to know how they measure up against other firms. Are you charging...

Trade Secrets.
April 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Owners as employees Jonathan Sweet When Cobb Hill Construction's owners hire a new project manager or supervisor, one of the first things that catches their attention is if the applicant has owned...