Professional Remodeler articles from May 2008

Professional Remodeler archives from May 2008

Flame-Proof Yourself.
May 1, 2008... By Greg Miedema, Advisory Board, Columnist How exactly does one avoid the rather trite and cliched burnout? It's only expected that, being entrepreneurial in the first place (what makes a lot of us succeed at what we do) we go at everything...

Even Small Jobs Affect the Whole House.
May 1, 2008... By Glen Salas, P.E., PATH Partners What every remodeler should know about whole-house design It's not unusual for a good sports team to do OK, then trade for a blue-chip star to take them to the playoffs. Instead of a playoff run, the...

Future Focused.
May 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Crawford Renovation Plans to be a Big Part of the Future of Remodeling Ben Crawford says it's a footrace to see who can build the first national brand in the remodeling industry. And he plans to get...

The Remodeling Market 2018.
May 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor The Changes that will Shape the Next Years Flying pickup trucks. Robot labor. McMansions on the moon. We won't be ready for those things in the next 10 years, but remodeling in 2018 will certainly...

The Next Generation.
May 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Say hello to your customer of 2018. I'll be 42 and in my prime remodeling years by then. (Take the picture here, recede the hairline, gray the temples a bit and you've probably got the idea.) The baby...

Living: Embracing the Outdoors.
May 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Welcome to our annual decking and outdoor living supplement, your guide to one of the hottest parts of the building and remodeling market. Despite the slowdown in the residential construction market,...

Decked Out.
May 1, 2008... By Jennifer Block Martin, Contributing Editor New materials, vibrant colors and a wider range of choices set the pace for the decking market Last year, the big story was composites versus wood. Now the big names in decking have...

Entertainment Center.
May 1, 2008... By Ann Matesi, Senior Contributing Editor Homeowners want indoor/outdoor living at their fingertips, and you can help them get it From modest grilling stations to lavish outdoor kitchens, from cozy fire pits to beautifully detailed...

Wood vs. Composites.
May 1, 2008... By Ann Matesi, Senior Contributing Editor What you need to know to choose your decking material When it comes to selecting the surface material for their outdoor deck, homeowners' options are better looking, better performing and...

New Products.
May 1, 2008... By Nick Bajzek Oldcastle Architectural Nick Bajzek The latest addition to the Belgard Environmental series' line of permeable concrete products from Oldcastle Architectural is Subterra Stone. Whereas traditional paver products...

Are You Planning For a Reality Check?
May 1, 2008... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor A reality check can apply to a company that is in a growth mode or a company that is experiencing a decrease in sales. The numbers, a strong business plan and a good advisor or business friend can all supply...

Time to Get Back to Basics.
May 1, 2008... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief A single theme emerged during our spring Editorial Advisory Board conference call, which we use to share ideas for future articles based on what our board members are experiencing in their businesses. ...

The Family Business.
May 1, 2008... By Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief What does the future hold for this cornerstone of the remodeling industry? The very first remodeling company was a family business. As long as there's a remodeling industry, there will be family...

Getting Green Certified: A Look at Remodeler Options.
May 1, 2008... By Rebecca Bryant, Contributing Editor Building green doesn't require professional certification. However, when clients ask why they should hire you, it's nice to point to a sprawl of acronyms behind your name. (GCP, LEED AP, and CGP are a...

Identifying Your Company's Values.
May 1, 2008... Paul Winans, Contributing Editor In my previous column I talked about the importance of defining the mission and vision for your company, absent that the company is really a collection of companies, with each individual employed there...

Three-Season Special.
May 1, 2008... By Ann Matesi, Senior Contributing Editor A new screen room gives homeowners an irresistible invitation to step outside OUTDOOR LIVING REMODELER AND ARCHITECT: TreHus Builders, Minneapolis PROJECT LOCATION: Minneapolis ...

Product Preview.
May 1, 2008... Staff Armstrong Flooring Staff A variety of widths and stains to meet a wide range of tastes can be found in the 3/8-inch Global Exotics engineered hardwood flooring collection. Made by Armstrong, the planks are made in 3½-...

Educating Remodelers.
May 1, 2008... Jud Motsenbocker, Contributing Editor To stay on top of the game, remodelers need training and certification With all of the changes occuring in the remodeling industry - going green, energy-efficiency, new rules and regulations - how...

Rx for an Old House.
May 1, 2008... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor A Remodeler Turns a Historic Doctor's Office Space into an Open, finely Crafted Kitchen-Family Area For decades, when residents of North Andover, Mass., were pregnant or sick they went to...

Trade Secrets.
May 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Blogging to Success Jonathan Sweet It's no secret that consumers are looking to the Web to inform their buying decisions for just about everything, including remodeling. Remodelers who aren't...