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    A master bath renovation includes a new bath wall to capture the treetop view

    The owners of this house in the Texas Hill Country wanted to update the upper floor master bedroom and bathroom of their modest cabin. They asked architect Kevin Alter of Alterstudio Architects, in Austin, to design a renovation that provides views of the cypress-dotted landscape on an inlet of...

     
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    The Kitchen Center succeeds by differentiating itself

    A. Lee Parron doesn't mince words when describing his role as a remodeler. The road has been rough at times, he says, but the bumps and bruises he's gotten along the way have been well worth it. “Just like anyone else, we've had our ups and downs,” says Parron, president of The Kitchen Center in...

     
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    Computer-assisted design can build relationships with clients

    Just as remodelers have become more sophisticated over the years, so have clients, especially those who are interested in major renovations and additions. At home and at work, these are people who are proficient in the latest and greatest when it comes to computer technology.

     
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    Effective product-selection management can make remodeling jobs easier

    The pieces may be a lot bigger, but large-scale remodeling projects come together much the same way as an intricate jigsaw puzzle. Outlining a budget and design plan is like assembling all the edge pieces to create a sturdy frame; installation is as easy as snapping each piece into place. For...

     
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    Today's kitchen gives futuristic edginess a human spin

    Predictions made during any decade of the 20th century regarding the kitchen of the new millennium invariably involved a hefty dose of futuristic edginess, largely based on the idea that high-tech inventions would be the focal point of all our living spaces. Now that the new millennium has not only...

     

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  • Trademarking can be a smart way to help you develop a brand

    Successfully creating a market identity for your company isn't easy. Branding first requires a substantial creative effort, then a serious financial commitment as you establish the brand through marketing.

     
  • Concentrating on referrals is a formula for success

    Many remodelers struggle to strike a profitable balance between sustainable growth and manageable marketing, but Anderson-Moore Builders does the job by focusing on--and only on--its existing referral base.

     
  • Work with a professional to create high-end home theaters

    Creating a home theater is often a priority in high-end remodeling projects, but it can be too specialized for a remodeling practice, requiring electronic expertise. “My job as a contractor is to know what opportunities are available and to present those opportunities to clients,” says Toby Rolt of...

     
  • Management plan provides road map to success

    Most remodelers are familiar with business plans: written documents that describe a company's objectives, strategies, market, and financial forecast. Richard Steven of Fulcra Consulting (www.fulcraconsulting.com), in St. Paul, Minn., says that although this plan is useful to introduce a company to...

     
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    Changes to S.N. Peck's design/build process save money

    Changes to S.N. Peck's design/build process save money by keeping all team members on the same page from project start to finish.

     

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