Professional Remodeler articles from December 2007

Professional Remodeler archives from December 2007

The Results Are In.
December 1, 2007... Staff The annual Best In Class Survey conducted by the research staff of Professional Remodeler magazine shows how the industry's leading manufacturers carve up the market. Although mainstays like Tyvek, James Hardie and Owens Corning top...

A Simple Plan for 2008.
December 1, 2007... Staff There may be a few remodelers who have built a project without plans, but having done it once I'll bet they would never want to repeat that mistake. A good set of plans provides direction for the project, helps resolve problems...

Top 10 Technologies for Remodelers.
December 1, 2007... By Glen Salas, PATH Partners Innovations you can incorporate easily Want to rise above the competition? Bring your business and your clients' best interests into the 21st century with products and practices that will improve the...

Growth By Design.(Company overview)
December 1, 2007... By Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief Normandy Builders Overcomes Remodeling Slowdown with Revamped Marketing, Sales Strategy When Reg Marzec and Jack Steindl founded Normandy Builders in 1979, they had a fairly straightforward...

The S-curve.
December 1, 2007... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor Know your business growth cycle to profit from change As we mature in our leadership and management skills, the need for proven business models, systems and tools is necessary to maintain momentum in our...

Delegation Works, if You Let it.
December 1, 2007... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief, 630/288-8057, michael.morris@reedbusiness.com Those of us who feel like we're pretty good at our jobs tend to subscribe to the theory that if you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself....

Better Connections.
December 1, 2007... By Ann Matesi, Senior Contributing Editor A kitchen remodel gives this home's entire entertaining space a big helping of contemporary flavor Moving one wall and partially removing several others transformed the dark and cramped kitchen...

Product Preview.
December 1, 2007... Staff Timberland Staff It's getting colder out there, and Timberland's Thermal Force is out to keep your toes toasty. The steel toe of the Thermal Force boot is coated with a ceramic-based material to add a layer of insulation....

Delegation Done Right.
December 1, 2007... Jud Motsenbocker, Contributing Editor How do you determine who does what? There comes a time when you'd like to focus on the larger picture - and that means delegating responsibilites. When and how do you start to delegate...

Universal Attraction.
December 1, 2007... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor A Contractor Turns his Own House into an Accessible Home and a Remodeling Showplace Brian and Karen Shustar's remodeled house is multitalented. It's a great home for the Shustars and their...

Trade Secrets.
December 1, 2007... Jonathan Sweet Making Angie's List work for you Jonathan Sweet What gets said about your company online can be one of the hardest things to manage. Whether it's comments on a local forum or postings on a national service like...