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Features

  • Company Makeup

    Coming out of the recession, small and nimble look to be the traits most important to remodeling companies in 2010.

     

  • Support Group

    With both trades and suppliers overstretched in a tough economy, remodelers are finding it challenging to keep projects competitively priced and on schedule.

     

  • Small and Smaller

    An increasing number of remodelers are taking on small jobs and maintenance and repair work. The challenge: how to make money doing these smaller jobs.

     

  • Starting Over

    The remodeling industry ain't what it used to be. The recession has brought about deep change — a new way of doing business. Here's what that reorganization looks like.

     

  • Don’t Bank on It

    Securing financing is getting more personal in the wake of the credit crunch. Remodelers are finding they may need to dig deeper within clients' finances and with their own lending partners.

     

Viewpoint

First Word

  • Change Challenge

    With the lead-safe practices rule and the American Clean Energy and Security Act, 2010 promises to offer more challenges for remodelers. Is there any option but to change and adapt your business?

     

Market Watch

  • Shared Burden

    When it comes to providing employee health insurance in a down economy, many remodelers are asking their employees to share the cost.

     

Figure This

Local Forecast

Commentary

Linda Case

Mark Richardson

  • Resolve

    Homeowners can't indefinitely remain in a holding pattern when it comes to pursuing remodeling projects. You can help give them the impetus to get started.

     

Shawn McCadden

  • A New Beginning, Again

    Remodeling consultant Shawn McCadden says to take your years of learning at the lumberyard school of hard knocks and apply them to building a stronger, more resilient company in 2010.

     

Your Business

  • One-Man Brand

    How one remodeler leverages technology to build the company's brand online — with a markeitng budget that is only about 2% of revenue.

     

  • Business Regression

    Having downsized and laid off staff because of the recession, remodeling company owners must decide which tasks to take back themselves.

     

  • Q&A: How Large Is Your Cash Reserve?

    We ask several remodelers across the nation about the amount of ready cash they have available and how that's helping them in this turbulent economy.

     

  • What’s in a Name?

    When another company is using the same company name as you are, what steps should you take? And what steps should you take when deciding on a name for your business?

     

Your Clients

Your Team

  • HR Advice at a Reasonable Price

    One remodeler finds an affordable resource for staffing issues: the Society for Human Resource Management.

     

  • Peer-to-Peer Accountability

    Smaller jobs and a trimmer staff have compelled this company to adopt a philosophy of peer-to-peer accountability, with great promise.

     

  • Warranty Warriors

    Will more remodeling companies embrace the opportunity in 2010 to get manufacturer approval through certification programs?

     

Your Projects

  • New Roles for Designers

    American Institute of Building Design survey indicates how its members have been faring in the recession.

     

  • All Hands on Deck

    Luxwood Software Tools offers deck building software for the individual contractor.

     

  • The New G-Men

    With government stimulus dollars flowing into the building industry, remodelers who previously shied away from government contracts should take a fresh look at this type of work.

     

K+B

Design Clinic

  • Suite Life

    Custom cabinetry and smart use of space make the most of limited space in this master bathroom.

     

Spec Book

  • ThinkGlass LED Countertops

    An LED solution lets homeowners illuminate their glass countertops with an array of colors.

     

  • J. Aaron Wood Countertops

    Custom made from top-grade hardwoods, the maker's wood countertops complement elegant or rustic designs.

     

  • Cosentino Eco by Cosentino Surfacing

    A range of raw materials is used to make Eco by Cosentino surfacing, including salvaged mirrors; window glass; porcelain tiles, sinks, and toilets; and crystalized ashes from industrial sources.

     

  • Quikrete 18-Hour Countertop Mix

    As interest in concrete countertops grows, the maker introduces 18-Hour Countertop Mix.

     

Sustainability

Green Speak

  • Star Companies

    The EnviroStars program assesses and provides guidance for small businesses to recycle and properly dispose of hazardous materials.

     

  • Regreen Certificates

    The American Society of Interior Designers and the U.S. Green Building Council partner to create nationwide green residential remodeling guidelines and certification.

     

Green Spec

  • Smarter Flush Dual-Flush Toilet Retrofit Kit

    Suitable for residential or commercial use, the Smarter Flush system allows users to convert a two-piece toilet into a dual-flush model using a retrofit kit.

     

  • Briggs Conserver Dual-Flush Toilet

    WaterSense-certified, the Conserver dual-flush toilet offers 1.1-gpf and 1.6-gpf operation.

     

  • ETL Oxygenics Storm Showerhead

    Featuring 54 spray nozzles and 30% more water pressure than other showerheads, the Oxygenics Storm offers a water-saving showerhead without compromising the quality of the shower experience.

     

  • Hansgrohe Axor Citterio Prep Kitchen Faucet

    The single-control Axor Citterio Prep Kitchen Faucet features a shorter spout and lower overall height, making it a complement to larger faucets in the collection.

     

Products

In Focus

LastWord

Good Form

  • Point of Entry

    By forming alliances with local realtors, one Ohio remodeling company is getting maintenance and repair work and is positioning itself for larger jobs in the future.

     
 
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