Local and national bills and laws in several categories will affect how remodelers do business.
After a year of price increases in many categories, remodelers are seeing lower prices as demand for building materials drops.
Remodelers' costs are down, finally, for building materials and fuel. But they're rising for marketing, health insurance, and more.
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As lenders cut back the funds available to homeowners and businesses alike, remodelers embrace a new fiscal vigilanteism.
The big economic picture is bleak, but it's also vague. Our editors seek specifics to try to determine what lies ahead for the remodeling market in 2009.
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Energy costs may drive remodeling clients' project needs and decision-making.
Remodelers face tough decisions on new low-volume realities for staffing.
Be prepared to market and sell small projects in a downturn.
What are the prospects for remodeling markets in 2009? Remodelers from across the nation weigh in.
Remodelers and industry insiders consider the impact of dropping home prices and mortgage interest rates on a potential new sector of remodeling clientele.