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Remodeling Spending To Tick Up Through Mid-2025
The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity report says things will trend up after a modest downturn
Business
Curbio Joins NAR As New Member Benefits Partner
National Association of Realtors members receive access to the Curbio home improvement platform
NAHB
NAHB Announces Action Plan for Housing Affordability
Six of the proposed 10 action items are important to residential remodelers
Home Improvement
Re-Bath Expands its Reach with New Franchise
The company signs a deal with brothers who are first-time franchisees
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Energy-Efficient Lighting Design
Here's how igh-performance lighting helps make homes look better, helps with visual tasks and also can reduce the home's energy use.
Performance rules
Low-maintenance decking, quick-install replacement windows, sound-absorbent ceilings, indoor/outdoor masonry veneer, moisture-resistant sill pans — manufacturers keep seeking ways to make your jobs and your clients' lives easier.
Design on screen, not on paper
The value of a computer-aided design (CAD) program depends entirely on what kind of jobs you do, how much design work they regularly involve and the expectations of your client base.
Third-party customer survey service
While survey firms do big business among big builders, most remodelers keep their customer satisfaction research in house. One of the main reasons: cost. If you're looking for a free way to find out what customer surveys can reveal about your remodeling business, visit www.guildquality.com. Atlanta-based GuildQual-ity offers a 17-question survey that clients can take via the Internet.
Outdoor Living: Kitchen, Pool, Deck and Gazebo Blend House and Yard
A spacious, cool, comfortable area for outside entertaining ranked near the top of the wish list for Lonny Rutherford and Marilyn Mobley. Perched on a large lot with a panoramic view of the city, their home had a small patio and a yard with a handful o...
Making Alternative Dispute Resolution Work For You
A few months ago I got a call from John, a small remodeler with a 10-year track record and a respectable reputation.
Sample ADR Contract Clauses
Short form: Sample med-arb clause for small jobs (i.e., projects less than $3,000):
Building For Life
Price remains a big factor with many remodeling clients and therefore with remodelers.
Know Your State Laws
'Buyer, beware!' might be advisable for consumers, but 'Remodeler, beware!' is appropriate when it comes to state laws concerning home-improvement contractors.
Mayors Support Historic-Home Tax Credits
The proposed Historic Homeownership Assistance Act received the support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors during its summer meeting in Madison, Wis.