THOR Kitchen has partnered with Sam’s Club to roll out a premium line of kitchen appliances that will be exclusive to the retailer and come with a price tag slightly higher than...
After four decades in this industry, I have scars and bruises. I have many wins and some losses. When I consult with remodelers who are in the prime of their careers, I try to...
When nobody knows what the score is, it’s hard to set benchmarks for growth. Historically, all our employees work hard throughout the year; sometimes we’ve made enough money...
In a perfect remodeling project, everything would be pre-specified precisely and no preexisting conditions would rear their ugly heads. Good luck with that! Because the ...
Air pollution kills 2 million people every year, according to a study published in the Journal of Environmental Research Letters. We see one story after another warning that our...
With all the technology available to us in 2018, why are many home improvement sales reps still lugging around product and pricing manuals and producing estimates by hand? Steve...
Doing dishes rarely makes the list of favorite chores, but the Beale MeasureFill pull-down touch kitchen faucet by American Standard eliminates the need to wash at least one dish...
For a large gut rehab and addition in Minneapolis, Minn., we came up with a framing and insulation system that uses Huber’s ZIP System R-12 Sheathing, which has two inches of ...
Laser levels are handy tools, but sometimes just stretching a chalk line or mason line does the trick. Anchoring a chalk line is easy: Slip the metal clip over a nail at one end...
Home prices are high, inventories are shallow, and personal savings are rising, which is leading everyone to say 2018 is the year of remodeling. People are choosing to stay in...
As a sales manager, conducting ride-alongs is a crucial part of improving my teams’ performance and close rate. But not all ride alongs are created equal. After two decades of...
Back in 2011, real estate agent Donna Harris noted in her blog that she had read that “the average home has eight windows.” Skeptical, she threw the question out to Facebook in...
The site has been selected, the plans finalized, permits pulled and construction is in full swing. It’s official: The 2018 Model ReModel is underway!For those unfamiliar with ...
Timothy Wenhold is describing himself working in tandem with a robotic arm, “like the ones we use in manufacturing, but made smart and mobile.” The description isn’t actually...
Howard HawkesDesigner & Owner, H3K DesignPalm Springs, Calif. Outlets and switches don’t typically get designers excited, but the Legrand adorne collection...
Kyle ErdmannVice President, Erdmann Exteriors & Construction Arlington Heights, Ill. Fiber cement siding from James Hardie is a top product we offer ...
