Remodeling: Web Only Columns

Taking Pride: Market Based on Your Viewpoint of Your Work

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:16:25 EST

Will you stand behind your work or stand in front of it?

Make Your Own Silver Lining

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:32:09 EST

Using the downturn to practice some creative cost control.

Still Crazy After All These Years

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:28:40 EST

An aging hippie asks remodelers to turn on and tune in…to his online community to foster thoughtful and constructive dialogue about remodeling.

Restoration Revisited

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:25:20 EST

In light of the economy, Rick Provost revises what he said in a previous column about remodelers and restoration.

Both Sides of the Satisfaction Equation

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:21:25 EST

Rick Provost offer a case study of how a remodeling company saved a customer relationship.

Weather or Not

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:17:32 EST

Stimulus money is still out there--Rick Provost tells you where it is and how to use it.

You Can Get There From Here

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:13:56 EST

Rick Provost's profile of a remodeler's path to balancing craft and business.

Independent Contractors…or Employees?

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:10:45 EST

Worker misclassification is the target of proposed legislation as well as new Department of Labor enforcement tools.

Start All Over Again

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:08:30 EST

Dealing with some tough issues during the recession? Over his Memorial Day weekend, Rick Provost looks to the Greatest Generation for inspiration.

OSHA Update

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:06:12 EST

OSHA repositions itself from a compliance organization to an enforcement agency.

Lead Rule Perspective

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:02:49 EST

Columnist Rick Provost compiles internet comments about EPA's lead rule.

The World as You Know It—The Sequel

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:01:12 EST

Web columnist Rick Provost responds to comments about his blog that cited an industry expert's view that the remodeling industry as we know it is dead.

One Survivor's Story

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:59:39 EST

Kathy Shertzer, office manager at DuKate Fine Remodeling, shares how the company has survived during this difficult economic period.

The World As You Know It

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:57:01 EST

According to one remodeling expert, the remodeling industry as we know it is dead. What will you do to survive?

Staying on Point During the Recession

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:54:32 EST

Columnist Rick Provost advises remodelers not to accept jobs outside their company's sweet spot just to make a sale.

A Different Take on Ethics

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:51:33 EST

A contractor’s reputation is at risk even when he does everything right.

What's in Your Contract?

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:49:27 EST

Learn from your mistakes and update your contracts so that they reflect lessons learned from situations that cost you time, money, or customer goodwill.

How to Make a Referral Book

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:49:18 EST

Consultant Tim Nagle tells you how to make and use a referral book to stay in touch with past customers.

Creating a Safe Workplace

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:46:51 EST

Web columnist Rick Provost helps educate remodelers about OSHA's rules and offices so that they can create a safer workplace.

Big-Box Installed Services, Part 3: Materials and Warranties

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:44:02 EST

Detailed management of big-box installed sales including warranties, supplies, materials, and contracts.