Professional Remodeler articles from January 2009

Professional Remodeler archives from January 2009

Plan Ahead for 2009.
January 1, 2009... Bruce Case Contributing Editor You can't blame anyone for being cautious and scared in today's economic environment. It's tough out there, and it's going to last a while. So what should we do: reach for a warm blanket and hide in a dark...

Smart & Flexible.
January 1, 2009... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Diversification has kept Alure strong, but it's no quick fix The basement finishing market has been very good to Alure Home Improvements. More than a decade ago the company, in partnership with...

Create A Separate Business For Your Specialty.
January 1, 2009... Doug Dwyer Contributing Editor There are professional remodelers. And then there are those whose profession includes remodeling. The jobs they do could be the same. But the way they approach them is different. And, therefore, so is their...

Generation Next.
January 1, 2009... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor How two young leaders are managing succession One thing most of our Young Leaders have in common is that they have taken over, or are getting ready to take over family businesses. In that way,...

See-Thru Energy Efficiency.
January 1, 2009... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor We sat down with Scott Sevon, the president of green remodeling firm Sevvonco to discuss why he chooses Pella's Designer Series windows Sometimes the best endorsement a product can have is when it's...

D.C. market down but stronger than others.
January 1, 2009... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor W ith the eyes of the country on Washington, D.C., as President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office, we're taking a look at the remodeling market in the nation's capital. The Washington, D.C.,...

Product Preview.
January 1, 2009... Staff Fina's so fine Staff Highlights of ShowHouse by Moen's Fina collection include the lavatory faucet, which features a high-arc spout and contemporary-style base. But it's also as versatile as it is stylish. The wall-mount...

Buy or Lease Your Building?
January 1, 2009... Tom Swartz, Contributing Editor The answer depends on where you are in your life and business Choosing whether to lease or buy your business space isn't an easy decision. Every business is different. Our Remodelers' Exchange...

Bang for the Buck.
January 1, 2009... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor A luxurious remodeled kitchen cost surprisingly little The remodeled kitchen in the Fletchers' 1967 Denver tri-level not only looks great, but "given all they did, it was a screaming...

Trade Secrets.
January 1, 2009... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Recognizing green efforts Jonathan Sweet Although you hope your employees embrace green for its own sake, it doesn't hurt to offer them a little incentive. Every year, Allen Associates in Santa...

It's time to evaluate your game plan.
January 1, 2009... Paul Winans, Contributing Editor There is an old Chinese proverb: May you live in interesting times. The premise is that when things are going well and the living is easy, one tends to learn and grow less than when times are more uncertain....

Young Leaders.
January 1, 2009... Staff meet Twelve 40-and-under remodelers who are shaping the future of the industry Michael Anschel, 34 Owner/Principal, Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, Minneapolis Education and certifications Ceramic and metal sculpture,...

Secrets of the Young Leaders.
January 1, 2009... Staff [TABLE OMITTED]

Future Vision.
January 1, 2009... Staff The remodeling industry is going to change a lot over the next decade. We asked our Young Leaders what they see as the biggest changes coming down the line. This is their Michael Anschel It will become much more tightly...