Professional Remodeler articles from October 2007

Professional Remodeler archives from October 2007

Join an Association.
October 1, 2007... Staff Joining a professional local and national association can be the start of great things for your company. With all the valuable contacts, classes, forms and staff available to members, you instantly have an edge over the other...

The Ins and Outs of Insulation.
October 1, 2007... By Scott T. Shepherd, PATH Partners An overview of how to choose the best insulation for the job Your clients may not see insulation, but they sure feel it. In this age of energy efficiency, more customers are demanding better insulated...

The Power Of Three.
October 1, 2007... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor The Unique Skills of each Principal Makes Gardner/Fox Stand out from the Competition Whether it's fate or chance, sometimes things just seem to work themselves out. For Gardner/Fox Associates, one of...

Giving Back.
October 1, 2007... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor These Remodelers Go above and Beyond in Supporting Their Communities and Employees The remodeling industry is often portrayed as a bunch of criminals preying on unsuspecting homeowners. While the...

The Design Process.
October 1, 2007... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor The steps you take are crucial to your budget Every remodeler takes a different approach to managing the design process. So is it really all that surprising when two similar jobs in two similar markets...

Making A Difference.
October 1, 2007... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief I have never been more proud of my daughter, Jackie, than when she joined her high school Key Club freshman year and made it a priority in her life to give back to her community through personal service....

Gallery Opening.
October 1, 2007... By Ann Matesi, Senior Contributing Editor Efficient design, upscale materials and space to display art extend the homeowners' main living area to the basement Although their basement was bright and spacious, the owners of this...

Product Preview.
October 1, 2007... Staff Danze Staff The Fairmont line from Danze now includes a single-handle centerset faucet, single-handle vessel filler faucet and two wall mount faucets. The faucets feature a low-key look with tapered spouts and clean lines....

Job Site Etiquette.
October 1, 2007... Jud Motsenbocker, Contributing Editor Your employees' behavior reflects your company's values and culture How your employees and subcontractors behave on a job site can be a deal-breaker or maker for future business. Jud: First of...

Upgrade Below Grade.
October 1, 2007... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor Structural Retrofits and High-End Finishes Complete A Luxury Basement Remodel The Berk home remodel would have raised red flags for some contractors. Crane Builders saw flags waving but,...

Trade Secret.
October 1, 2007... Jonathan Sweet Taking it to the airwaves Jonathan Sweet When a local radio host bad-mouthed vinyl siding, Amazing Siding, based in Tomball, Texas, decided to take matters into its own hands. "He was telling people that vinyl...