Professional Remodeler articles from September 2007

Professional Remodeler archives from September 2007

It's Time to Go Green.
September 1, 2007... Staff The future of green remodeling is upon us. Professional remodeling contractors must not miss the opportunity to be part of it. Green Remodeling is the next logical step for the industry. There are many good reasons to go green...

Find Your Shade of Green.
September 1, 2007... By Scott T. Shepherd, PATH Partners Until remodelers settle on what defines green, decide for yourself what it means - and ask your clients to do the same In a market as competitive as housing, popular green trends can be quickly...

Thinking Big Picture.
September 1, 2007... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Patio Enclosures' National Reach Means a different Set of Challenges "The Corner Office" is a look at the top executives at large remodeling firms. This is the second of three features that profiles...

The Quest for Green.
September 1, 2007... By Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief and Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor What Exactly is Green? And how are Remodelers Marketing and Selling it to Consumers? 2007 GREEN REMODELING SURVEY As awareness of global warming has increased...

Spread the Word.
September 1, 2007... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor Small business take note: It's time to get the media to notice you Throughout my career, I've seen an evolution in many business functions, one being the changing role of public relations in daily...

Got Green?
September 1, 2007... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief With consumer awareness of environmental issues and energy conservation at an all-time high, the market for green remodeling is expanding rapidly. We dedicated this issue to finding out where the industry...

Seamless Addition.
September 1, 2007... By Ann Matesi, Senior Contributing Editor A new garage and family room make a 1940s bungalow more functional while complementing the home's design Thoughtfully designed and skillfully executed, the addition to this 1940s bungalow in...

Great Expectations.
September 1, 2007... By Ann Matesi, Senior Contributing Editor An ambitious remodel expands a home in every direction while maintaining its Tuscan feel After living in it for seven years, the owners of this Tuscan-inspired residence in McLean, Va., knew...

Product Preview.
September 1, 2007... Staff Blåkläder Staff Pockets abound in the heavy-duty worker shorts from Blåklader. The company is known for its tremendously durable products, and this one is no exception. The shorts have reinforced utility...

Selling Green.(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... Tom Swartz, Contributing Editor Being a green remodeler includes everything from understanding your product to educating your clients In these days of energy-efficiency and sustainability, what does it take to sell green to an...

Saving Green.
September 1, 2007... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor A Historic Bungalow's Second-Floor Remodel Stays Environmentally Friendly Without Breaking the Bank Finding the best company to build out the Wallaces' unfinished second floor was like...

Trade Secrets.
September 1, 2007... Jonathan Sweet Green's not the word Jonathan Sweet Sometimes the best way to sell green is to never use the word. Harrell Remodeling in Mountain View, Calif., gives frequent presentations on green remodeling to groups in the...