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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
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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Technology in the kitchen
Linking the kitchen to the outside world and other parts of the house requires special wiring and planning.
Remodeler's Exchange: How to manage government regulations
This month, the Remodeler?s Exchange focuses on how to handle the ever-changing construction regulations enforced by our national and local governments. Professional Remodeler?s Tom Swartz spoke with Bob Hanbury and Mike Nagel about how they manage regulations in their firms.
Tablet use among remodelers continues to grow
Remodelers clearly are embracing this technology more and more as a tool to connect the office and the jobsite.
Why Starbucks and The Container Store are laughing at you
Starbucks and The Container Store think you’re a joke. OK… maybe not you specifically. They think your training program is.
The curious case of Mel Tucker: NFL coach, language learner
Mel Tucker is the new Defensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. In theory, that’s a good gig. Less so when you consider the Bears have had one…
Man up, Funnyman (You too, Funnywoman)
There’s a lot of testosterone on the jobsite. And there’s always plenty of stress. This can be an explosive combination. This is why humor can be…
You and your signage.... Why so angry?
The beautiful curved pavers led me to the front door, past the unbelievable fire pit patio. The product was impressive. The installation even more…
Bridging the language gap... without language
When it comes to communication, it pays to think smart. Or rather, thinking smart can keep you from paying…. In reading the book, Inside The…
On Safety, Spanish and Forgiveness
As a member of the Association of Subcontractor and Affiliates (ASA) of Chicago, we try to share the collective expertise of the association. Like…