http://www.remodeling.hw.net/road-to-recovery-series.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm17102061http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/banding-together.aspx?rssLink=Banding+TogetherLocal group of housing professionals markets the services of member companies.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/a-new-bathroom-concept-ready-for-prime-time.aspx?rssLink=Plaskoff+and+One+Week+BathMatt Plaskoff has invested 10 years and $4 million into One Week Bath, and after nearly 1,000 fast-turnaround bathroom remodels in Los Angeles since 2004, he’s ready to roll it out across the country. http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/out-of-the-dark.aspx?rssLink=Out+of+the+DarkAn Arizona remodeler is surviving this year by lowering his margins to meet homeowner expectations and compete with new contractors.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/resurgence-of-sweet-spot-projects.aspx?rssLink=Resurgence+of+Sweet+Spot+ProjectsOne Indianapolis remodeling company finds that a busier fall may mean material delivery delays that affect cash flow and scheduling. And, as business picks up for remodelers across the nation, such delays may become increasingly common.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/for-new-spaces-new-technologies-bring-new-markets.aspx?rssLink=New+Spaces%2c+New+Technologies%2c+New+MarketsResearch deeply and educate generously might be a mantra for one remodeling company. Its welcoming embrace of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's tax credits is keeping it busy with siding, window, and insulation projects now -- and positioning it for a return to its larger, bread-and-butter design/build projects as the economy recovers.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/respectable-third-quarter.aspx?rssLink=Respectable+Third+QuarterA New Jersey remodeler is enthusiastic about homeowners reacting positively to a few strong economic indicators, as well as the potential market from the state’s generous energy-efficient remodeling incentives.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/diverse-portfolio-strong-relationships-keep-pine-street-carpenters-on-solid-ground.aspx?rssLink=Pine+Street+Carpenters'+Commercial+UptickFrom office and retail fit-outs to churches to homes, Pine Street Carpenters goes above and beyond its clients' needs. An interview with Michael Dolan, marketing and communications manager of the $7 million (and growing) company.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/enhancing-the-experience.aspx?rssLink=Enhancing+the+ExperienceBuilding on strengths and updating its marketing focus keeps leads coming in for this San Diego remodeling company. http://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/the-trickle-upbeat-economy.aspx?rssLink=The+Trickle-Upbeat+EconomyPositive-ish stories are trickling in from remodelers. Some of these stories brim with unabashed confidence. Others are cautiously optimistic that recovery is ahead and that when it arrives, they’ll be front-and-center in the minds of their clients.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/at-home-in-their-hood.aspx?rssLink=Fisher+Group's+open+houseIf hosting a remodeled-home open house can be nerve-wracking, imagine the anxiety that might come with hosting five open houses in one neighborhood, in a two-hour window, on one day.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/bringing-back-employees.aspx?rssLink=Bringing+Back+EmployeesRemodeler Steve Farrell re-hires laid off staff to prepare for homeowner interest in projects that have been on hold.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/checking-in-with-architects.aspx?rssLink=Checking+in+With+ArchitectsRemodeler David Crane, of Crane Builders, is contacting architects for project leads.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/research/servicemagic-survey-reveals-regional-trends.aspx?rssLink=ServiceMagic+Homeowner%2fProvider+SurveyHomeowners and service providers are optimistic about 2009 as survey identifies drivers behind home improvement projects.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/banking-on-sales.aspx?rssLink=Banking+on+SalesRemodeler John Tabor is counting on more marketing and a new salesperson to maintain leads and win jobs.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/sales-leads/gentle-nudges-and-fire-sales.aspx?rssLink=Gentle+Nudges+and+Fire+SalesTrust, responsiveness, versatility and money-saving opportunities are keeping some remodelers busy this spring, according to Urban Referrals. http://www.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficiency/energy-circle-electricity-monitoring.aspx?rssLink=Energy+Circle+Electricity+MonitoringOne family with a stake in the industry broadcasts its energy use as an exercise in efficiency.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/sales-and-marketing/radio-show-connects-with-clients.aspx?rssLink=Radio+Show+Connects+With+ClientsHosting a radio call-in show helps remodeler Glen Lumia establish his remodeling company as the 'go-to' guys.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/from-crisis-opportunity.aspx?rssLink=From+Crisis%2c+OpportunityConstruction manager Bob Boothroyd of The Boothroyd Group recently completed a $220,000 remodel for the sole purpose of helping the homeowner sell it quickly (the home is already under contract, he says). He’s having this conversation with growing numbers of prospects in his affluent community of Fairfield County, Conn., where financial-industry losses have been acute. http://www.remodeling.hw.net/green-sales-and-marketing/selling-green-takes-serious-commitment.aspx?rssLink=Selling+Green+Takes+Serious+CommitmentThe stimulus package makes "green" more accessible to consumers and lucrative to remodelers. But for a win-win, business owners must make a serious triple bottom line commitment to selling sustainability. http://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/balancing-act.aspx?rssLink=Balancing+ActHow one remodeler is turning to commercial work to make up for the slowdown in residential new construction and remodeling.