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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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Hurricane Sandy slideshow by David Mahler, president of Koncepts Construction Corp.
Slideshow starts at the point where the project stands today. Scroll right to view images of Mahler's home during and after the storm.
State of recovery
David Mahler, president of Koncepts Construction Corp., a home improvement contracting firm based in Bellmore, N.Y. contacted Professional Remodeler to provide a first-person account as both a remodeler and a resident rebuilding his home after Hurricane Sandy. According to Mahler, only now are rebuilding efforts starting to gain traction.
Bottoms up: Redesigning a St. Paul residential basement
Ispiri fuses traditional lower-level remodel with grand foyer makeover.
Remodeling franchises branching out
Offering a brand and a track record, remodeling dealerships and franchises prove to be an attractive opportunity for many home improvement professionals.
Remodeler's Exchange: Partnering with suppliers
This month, the Remodeler’s Exchange examines the art of partnering with suppliers and vendors to drive sales. Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talked with Laurence Carolan and Jeff Grundahl about how they develop and maintain beneficial relationships within the industry.
Buy it now book recommendation: Ctrl Alt Delete by Mitch Joel
I’ve been enjoying the Chicago Blackhawks run to the Stanley Cup Finals. I went to a party last week where a friend, Bobby Krueger, owner of MAVREK…
To get attention, B_R_E_A_K the pattern
Two teachers start their respective 8 am classes. Both classes have talkative students. Teacher Uno raises his voice, demanding the unruly…
Bipartisan legislation filed to revamp EPA lead rule
The LRRP rule requires renovation work in pre-1978 homes to follow rigorous work practices supervised by an EPA-certified renovator.
More consumers getting on board with net-zero homes
Whenever I come across an article in the Wall Street Journal touting some new-home trend, I see it as a sign of mass appeal. Take the story in the…
Why you should embrace the Hispanic conflict
Shawn Coyne is a writing partner to Steven Pressfield. Mr. Pressfield wrote The War of Art, the most important book ever written for people that do…