Streamlining Design: Eliminating Redundancies and Implementing Technology

Remodelers are streamlining their design processes and implementing new technologies to boost efficiency.


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Prepare yourself for the industry's most comprehensive remodeling event for building professionals. In just 3 days, you’ll preview new building products, network with remodeling pros, learn the latest construction techniques and have access to dozens of remodeling classes you need to keep your business current, competitive and rock-solid. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to go to your industry’s main event.

 

The Scoop on Home Performance

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Local Level: A Look at Some Specific Weatherization Programs

Local weatherization programs gear up to help homeowners finance energy-efficient...

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Building a Future: Effects of the Home Star Bill on Remodeling

Will passage of the Home Star Energy Retrofit bill put remodelers back to work or out...

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Outside Assistance: Getting Started in Home Performance Contracting

Several competing companies -- some of them franchises -- offer opportunities to help...

 
 

Big 50 Class of 2010

The Big50 comprise individuals whose exemplary business practices, unique design sensibilities, and exceptional management skills elevate them above their peers.


 

Home Energy Audit With Ed Voytovich

Remodeling magazine senior editor Stacey Freed follows Ed Voytovich, executive director of the Building Performance Contractors Association of New York State, on a residential home energy audit.


July Issue

July 2010

Steal This Idea — Looking to snag a few best practices to pull you through the recession, boost your bottom line, and position your company for success? We've got you covered — in all aspects of your business, from management to design to production. Sneak a peak and pilfer at will.

 

Buzz from the Blogs

Tailor Your Marketing

Using new slogans and marketing pitches, these three companies redefine and reach out to their ideal customers.

Fairlington Window and Doors’ primary focus is on ‘remodeling made easy,’ for the busy lifestyle and younger clients. Due to streamlining processes to address the needs of their busy clients, the company has a very high referral ratio.
 

Why Houses Need A Warning Label

It's still baby steps for getting remodelers and homeowners excited about home performance.

Imagine a warning label like this one, created by Peter Troast over at EnergyCircle.com: 'WARNING: This house may be expensive to operate, unhealthy to live in, a burden on society and potentially unsellable.'
 
 
 

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What’s All that Twittering?

See what the Remodeling editors are saying about the industry 140 characters at a time!

RECOVERY ACT TAX CREDIT POSTER

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Remodeling Video Gallery

Browse through our gallery of editorial videos and product demos.

 

Remodeling Stimulus Virtual Event

Learn how to profit from government stimulus programs in our six stimulus focused online seminars. Seminars are FREE so participate now!

Learn More About Stimulus Tax Credits

This special section of REMODELING focuses on the American Recovery and Reinvestmant Act of 2009 and the associated tax credits.

 

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Mini Games at Work

Games can build community buy-in within your team, as well as give employees something to strive for. Senior editor Nina Patel and Michael Anschel explore various game options.