Professional Remodeler articles from June 2006

Professional Remodeler archives from June 2006

Special Report: 2006 Bath Design Trends.
June 1, 2006... By Meghan Haynes, Contributing Editor Homeowners covet slick spa-like sanctuaries "Bathrooms in old homes were very small and utilitarian, but today, people want to make a personal style statement in their bathrooms," says Mary Jo...

A Doctor in the House.
June 1, 2006... By Susan Conbere and Kate Fried, PATH Partners Building performance testing has given one Illinois remodeler an edge in his market -- and on the books Much like a doctor diagnosing a patient's illness, remodeler Michael Lotesto makes...

Sales Strategies.
June 1, 2006... By Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief Five ways to increase your market share -- you can start today FIRST OF A TWO-PART SERIES The remodeling market has exploded over the past 10 years, and that boom in business has put many of...

Selling is About Being Prepared.
June 1, 2006... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor Most sales training you will attend will discuss techniques and steps of selling. There are many great systems you can invest in, and it is critical to have a system. Being involved in sales for more...

Clientmares.
June 1, 2006... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief The phone rings. You answer. "Hello, Mrs. Jones. Yes, Mrs Jones? No, Mrs. Jones. He did whaaat?" It's every large remodeling firm owner's worst nightmare. Your company's success has allowed you...

CAPS Program Flying High.
June 1, 2006... Staff NAHB Remodelors Council reports record graduates Washington, D.C.-- The NAHB Remodelors Council CAPS Board of Governors reported at its Spring Board Meeting in May that it anticipates another record number of graduates in 2006....

Clearing the Air.
June 1, 2006... By Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief Qx2 shows the way to a safe, profitable industry Brindley Byrd spent many a day as a youth in Lansing, Mich., rehabbing old buildings and houses, and that experience is paying off in ways he...

Letters.
June 1, 2006... Staff Going Green Itoo agree that sustainable practices are here to stay (Editor's Letter, February 2006), a time that is well overdue! We just launched a new non-profit in Des Moines called the Center On Sustainable Communities,...

Escape the Blues.
June 1, 2006... By Meghan Haynes A sapphire shag rug and aqua fixtures make way for neutral, natural materials When Anderson-Moore Builders was enlisted to turn an outdated bathroom into a tranquil retreat, the company started from scratch,...

Not Your Average Deck.
June 1, 2006... By Staff Kitchens, spas and gazebos extend outdoor living space Viking Staff Viking's all-stainless steel cabinets are 30 inches deep with handles that match Viking outdoor appliances. Drawers are equipped with full...

To Tour or Not to Tour?
June 1, 2006... Jud Motsenbocker, Contributing Editor The pros and cons of offering house tours What better way to showcase your work and market to future clients than to let them visit some of your success stories. Home tours can accomplish that...

Fitting the Bill.
June 1, 2006... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor How one contractor shaved thousands off a remodel to work within a client's budget The last time Ron and Paula Myers remodeled their Cary, N.C., house, the project took five years. It...