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    Secrets of Sales All-Stars

    Secrets of Sales All-Stars

    Which characteristics and skills make up a remodeling sales all-star? Does it include in-depth knowledge of a product line, the ability to take a sales lead and turn the lead ...
    Sept. 3, 2014
    Research: Sustaining Lead Generation

    Research: Sustaining Lead Generation

    Good, solid leads are the lifeblood of your remodeling business. It’s pretty simple: No leads generally means no business. Without good leads, your remodeling business will be...
    Sept. 3, 2014
    Project Spotlight: Master Makeover

    Project Spotlight: Master Makeover

    When a homeowner in Concord, Mass., decided to give her bedroom a facelift, she called on the remodeler she refers to as her “house doctor” to perform the surgery. Platt Builders...
    Sept. 3, 2014
    Why Sell Metal Roofing

    Dave Yoho: Why Sell Metal Roofing

    How long has metal roofing been in use? A Buddhist temple built in the third century in Sri Lanka was roofed with copper shingles. The Pantheon, a major tourist attraction in ...
    Sept. 2, 2014
    K&B Design: Principles of Kitchen & Bath Design

    K&B Design: Principles of Kitchen & Bath Design

    The individual tools of kitchen and bath design (elements and principles) need to be organized and arranged in a logical and aesthetically pleasing manner to achieve the desired...
    Sept. 2, 2014
    Product Trends: Wrapping Up Energy

    Product Trends: Wrapping Up Energy

    In the Internet age, homeowners are taking greater strides to educate themselves on how to improve the comfort of their home, and hopefully save some money in the process. More...
    Sept. 2, 2014
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    PRIME: Does Consumer Confidence Aid Sales?

    Our PRIME advisory panel includes some of the remodeling industry’s top professionals. This month we asked, “Have consumer spending habits changed your sales process?” Technology...
    Sept. 2, 2014
    Ply Gem Fence and Railing

    Ply Gem Fence and Railing

    Ply Gem Fence and Railing has added new colors to two different collections. The Woodland Select collection—covering the Privacy, Picket Fence, and Railing product lines—now includes...
    Aug. 28, 2014
    Simpson Strong-Tie Deck-Drive

    Simpson Strong-Tie Deck-Drive

    These premium outdoor wood screws from Simpson Strong-Tie are designed to help professionals install decking materials quickly and efficiently. Two types of screws are offered...
    Aug. 28, 2014
    WOLF PVC Decking

    WOLF PVC Decking

    Five new colors are available for WOLF’s PVC decking line in three different collections: Island (Coastal Grey), Tropical Hardwood (Weathered Ipe, Driftwood Grey), and Seaside...
    Aug. 28, 2014
    Zip-UP UnderDeck

    Zip-UP UnderDeck

    Made from durable interlocking PVC components, this Zip-Up underdeck system creates a watertight water barrier that channels water to effective drainage. The system provides a...
    Aug. 28, 2014
    Trex Transcend Decking

    Trex Transcend Decking

    Trex has added an eighth color to its Transcend decking collection—Island Mist, a light grey, silvery shade. Realistic streaking mimics the natural look and feel of aged tropical...
    Aug. 28, 2014
    Heatilator's Crave Fireplace

    Heatilator's Crave Fireplace

    Heatilator’s newest line, Crave, features modern gas fireplaces with ready-to-install crushed glass media, minimal trim, and a safety barrier screen. They are available in 36-...
    Aug. 25, 2014
    Valor H5 Fireplace

    Valor H5 Fireplace

    Valor's new H5 addition to the Horizon Series combines compact design with a generous viewing area, highlighting a collection of ambient fires and glowing embers. Flexible venting...
    Aug. 25, 2014
    Napoleon Ascent Multi-View

    Napoleon Ascent Multi-View

    Napoleon’s Ascent Multi-View 40 direct vent gas fireplace is available as a See Thru or a three-sided Peninsula, making it a great focal point between two rooms. It features various...
    Aug. 25, 2014
    Astria See-Through Gas Fireplace

    Astria See-Through Gas Fireplace

    The Astria Montebello See-Through Gas Fireplace has an expansive, two-sided opening. Available in a 40-inch size, it comes standard with high-definition logs, ceramic ember bed...
    Aug. 25, 2014
    Heat & Glo Mezzo Gas Fireplace

    Heat & Glo Gas Mezzo Fireplace

    The new Mezzo gas fireplaces from Heat & Glo have a linear shape, low-profile trim, and flush-to-the-wall installation for a clean, modern design. Active flames span the full...
    Aug. 25, 2014