Professional Remodeler articles from February 2009

Professional Remodeler archives from February 2009

Know What Selling Means to You.
February 1, 2009... Allison P. Iantosca Contributing Editor I simply cannot resist black olive and artichoke pizza. I also can-not resist ice cream of any flavor, flannel sheets at 5 a.m. on a frigid winter morning, a good book versus a good walk, and doing...

4 Steps To Become "Cash-Smart".
February 1, 2009... Bruce Case Contributing Editor We all know we are in a challenging economy. But how long will it last? How much cash do we need to squirrel away to get through it? My suggestion is to save as much as possible without sacrificing the long...

Harsh Reality.
February 1, 2009... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Even the biggest firms are feeling the crunch Companies big and small are facing unprecedented challenges in 2009. Professional Remodeler talked to Mark Richardson -- author, frequent industry speaker...

Power Partners.
February 1, 2009... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Remodelers are teaming up to make it through the downturn With a market that's worse than many remodelers have seen in years -- if ever -- the easiest thing to do is take a play-it-safe approach and...

Master Bath Masterpiece.
February 1, 2009... By Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief Creating a spa-like master bathroom can be a challenge when dealing with limited space Ten years ago, the average master bathroom remodel was relatively uncomplicated. Typically more...

Your responsibility for success.
February 1, 2009... Doug Dwyer Contributing Editor As I take inventory of my thoughts and emotions as the year starts, they vary widely. One moment I'm excited about the new year, and some moments I'm uncertain. No doubt we are living in unique economic times...

Market Outlook for 2009-10.
February 1, 2009... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University released its latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity at the International Builders' Show in January, and the outlook is not good. The...

Water-Powered Green.
February 1, 2009... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor Green Remodeler Sylvain Côte from the firm Absolute Green Homes in South Salem, N.Y., is an NAHB, Certified Green Professional and avid installer of hydronic heating systems Côte heads a firm...

Houston market resists national trends.
February 1, 2009... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Remodelers in Houston have been lucky so far to avoid much of the downturn that's hit the rest of the country. But a recent downturn in existing home sales could mean trouble is coming. "Houston's just...

Product Preview.
February 1, 2009... Staff Bond okes not allowed Staff Elkay's Mystic Martini is a unique undermount sink that can easily be installed to a 27-inch base cabinet. This sink has an overall length of 22 inches at its widest point, a width of 20½...

Using Client Focus Groups.
February 1, 2009... Staff Tap into the insight your customers have about your business Clients can be an important source of feedback for changing and strengthening your work process, branding and marketing. Our participants share their experiences in...

Center of theAction.
February 1, 2009... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor Bare space in an old commercial building becomes a standout center-city home St. Petersburg, Fla., is humming with activity thanks to major revitalization, and longtime residents Dar Webb...

Trade Secrets.
February 1, 2009... By Jonathan Sweet Senior Editor Stretching marketing dollars Jonathan Sweet The fatal mistake a lot of companies make when the market is down is cutting back on marketing. Elite Remodeling in Frisco, Texas, is instead...