Remodeling: Remodeling Show Coveragehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/2008-remodeling-show-coverage.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1784673<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Reviews Are Inhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/performance-evaluation/reviews-are-in.aspx?rssLink=Reviews+Are+InMeasuring performance strengthens individuals and the company.10 Commandments of Successful Remodelershttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/company-culture/10-commandments-of-successful-remodelers.aspx?rssLink=10+Commandments+of+Successful+RemodelersAlan Hanbury, Jr., of the House of Hanbury Builders in Newington, Conn., shares how he went from practicing to professional in his 32 years of remodeling.All On Boardhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/all-on-board.aspx?rssLink=All+On+BoardWhy wait six months to find out whether a new hire is going to work out?Opening the Books, Fortifying the Bottom Linehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/finance/opening-the-books-fortifying-the-bottom-line.aspx?rssLink=Opening+the+Books%2c+Fortifying+the+Bottom+LineDon’t be afraid of open-book management, says one remodeler whose profits, productivity, and staff cohesiveness are stronger as a result of showing his employees the numbers – right down to his own compensation. New Products from The Remodeling Show 2008http://www.remodeling.hw.net/awards/new-products-from-the-remodeling-show-2008.aspx?rssLink=New+Products+from+The+Remodeling+Show+2008Check out new products straight from the floor of The Remodeling Show, including winners of the Best New Products awards.Defining Green Buildinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/green-remodeling/defining-green-building.aspx?rssLink=Defining+Green+BuildingRemodeler Michael Anschel offers some perspective on seeing "green" as a whole-house effort.Personal Investment Strategieshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/finance/personal-investment-strategies.aspx?rssLink=Personal+Investment+StrategiesWhether it's for personal or business reasons, when you're looking for a financial planner you should interview candidates and get an idea of who you can work with because trust and communication are so important. Finding Employees’ Hidden Costshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/labor-burden/finding-employees-hidden-costs.aspx?rssLink=Finding+Employees%e2%80%99+Hidden+CostsIndustry consultant Leslie Shiner shares tips on how to add labor burden into your employees' hourly rates.Color and Patternshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/design/color-and-patterns.aspx?rssLink=Color+and+PatternsRemodelers that know the basis of good design can better serve their clients.Top Remodeling Entrepreneurs Lead the Wayhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/awards/top-remodeling-entrepreneurs-lead-the-way.aspx?rssLink=Top+Remodeling+Entrepreneurs+Lead+the+WayAt a high-energy gathering Thursday morning at the Remodeling Show in Baltimore, hundreds of remodelers honored the owners of four remodeling companies with revenues stretching from $2 million to $50 million.Over the (Counter)Tophttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/kitchen/over-the-counter-top.aspx?rssLink=Remodeling+Show+2008%3a+Over+the+(Counter)TopCertified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer Carol Lamkins shares tips on what drives consumers’ countertop selections, and demystifies materials options.Special Challenges Face Specialty Contractors http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/special-challenges.aspx?rssLink=Special+Challenges+Face+Specialty+ContractorsMany design/build or general contractors attending this year's Remodeling Show in Baltimore have seen business fall off as word of mouth referrals dry up. But home improvement companies specializing in one, two or a handful of products lines—windows, siding, roofing, sunrooms—face a different set of challenges.Organizing and Running an Effective Meetinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/business/organizing-and-running-an-effective-meeting.aspx?rssLink=Organizing+and+Running+an+Effective+MeetingChuck Botwright of Remodelers Advantage in Laurel, Md., lays out how to plan and execute a successful, productive meeting.Remodeling Show 2008: The Well-Oiled Jobsitehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/the-well-oiled-jobsite.aspx?rssLink=Remodeling+Show+2008%3a+The+Well-Oiled+JobsiteSystems and signatures keep projects running smoothly for this design-build remodeling company.Show Supplement: A Tour of Baltimore for the Remodeling Showhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/rm-show-supplement-discover-the-charm.aspx?rssLink=Show+Supplement%3a+Discover+the+CharmBaltimore embraces its eccentric side — the quirky architecture, character, and style made famous by John Waters’ movies such as Hairspray and Cry-Baby — which serves as a unifying source of pride to the city’s 631,000 residents.