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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
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Curbio Joins NAR As New Member Benefits Partner
National Association of Realtors members receive access to the Curbio home improvement platform
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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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Do You Want to Be a Contractor or a Construction Business Owner?
The business models for each have different requirements for systems and staffing, and will also affect your exit strategy options
Resisting Change
Change doesn't come easy. But if you want it, you must uncover your conflicting commitments and understand the strength of our immunity to change
Choose Carefully: Words Matter
To achieve the outcome you want, choose your words carefully and employ these language strategies
Drill Down to Identify the Secret Characteristics of Ideal Prospects
Just as geologists identify geological features that improve the chances of drilling in the right place, remodelers need to identify the secret characteristics of their ideal prospects
The James Hardie Contractor Alliance Program
Discover how you can further grow and differentiate your company from competitors by joining the James Hardie Contractor Alliance Program.
How to Build Boxed-Newel Stairs
A remodeler builds stain-grade custom newels and modifies prefab treads to complete a winder stair started by the homeowner
2txt or n2txt?
Effective communication depends not just on the means we use to communicate but on the people involved and the circumstances that bring them together
Tech Columnist Argues Why Smart Security for Homes Is Needed
MarketWatch columnist Jurica Dujmovic offers a list of home security devices that he argues are “simple to use, in addition to being smarter and in…
Working It: Why Small-Business Owners Should Take Vacation
For a small-business owner, being able to take time off is a significant milestone that marks the first step in the transition from a business that depends completely on its owner
And the Winners of the 2015 Design Awards Are ...
Meet the awards judges for 2015 and find out about our new format for presenting the Design Awards winners in the magazine