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    Change Management

    Since the election there’s been a lot of speculation about how the new administration will affect the remodeling industry. If remodelers are anything like the rest of the country...
    Dec. 13, 2016
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    Unique Stone Stair Aims to Look Light as Air

    In our Design Awards issue (Sep/2016), we highlighted a platinum-award winning project in the Residential Specialty category. The clients wanted to expand their basement wine ...
    Dec. 12, 2016
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    Pride-Based Incentive Program Does Double Duty

    Brian Gottlieb already had an incentive system for his salespeople. “That’s easy,” he says, “because it usually involves money, alcohol, and someplace warm. But how do you do ...
    Dec. 9, 2016
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    Control Center of the Smart Home

    Smart technology that runs today’s devices has evolved considerably since the 1985 debut of The Clapper, a sound-activated electrical switch. The expanding global home automation...
    Dec. 5, 2016
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    Working Overtime

    This month marks official implementation of the Department of Labor’s revisions to the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Unlike some federal laws, this...
    Dec. 2, 2016

    The Final Leg

    Building and running a business is a journey that can span decades, but it’s helpful to think in yearly cycles. I think of the business year as a race. While 2016 may have felt...
    Nov. 30, 2016
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    Preview: The 2017 New American Remodeled Home

    The New American Remodeled Home will be unveiled at the 2017 International Builders’ Show (IBS), in Orlando, Fla., in January and it’s a must-see. Co-sponsored by Professional...
    Nov. 28, 2016
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    Calling All Artists

    Trim-Tex is accepting entries for its 11th annual drywall artist of the year contest, which recognizes creative drywall masterpieces created with any products that use Trim-Tex...
    Nov. 28, 2016
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    Yelp Lawsuit Reaches California Supreme Court

    The California Supreme Court this fall agreed to review a closely watched case that could affect the legal standing of review sites.  At issue is whether Yelp.com must remove...
    Nov. 25, 2016

    Pro Tool Innovation Awards

    Every year, ProToolReviews.com conducts its Pro Tool Innovation Awards, examining hundreds of entries submitted by manufacturers in a dozen categories, from corded and cordless...
    Nov. 23, 2016
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    Pro's Picks From 2016 Greenbuild

    All images: Michael AnschelGreen building has been mainstream for longer than most of the remodeling community is aware of, and the 2016 Greenbuild show held Oct. 5–...
    Nov. 4, 2016