Remodeling Magazine

HammerSmith Company Profile

Warner McConaughey’s drive and strong design/build program serve Atlanta’s upper-end remodeling market well.
Hiring a Sales Manager

Remodelers discover that casting off their sales manager hat can be a way to grow their business.
Hiring a Professional Photographer

A picture is worth a thousand words, so when it comes to marketing your work, take the time and money to hire a professional photographer to create a picture that really helps potential clients understand your company’s strengths.
Phoenix Bungalow Remodel

Historic charm meets modern architecture in the remodel of a Phoenix bungalow.

Oceanfront Gazebo Renovation

The team at Meadowview Construction built this dramatic gazebo and deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. David West, owner of the Georgetown, Mass., company, says that the unique design of the $80,000 renovation and its cliff-side location required many of the construction details to be worked out...

Educating Clients About Finding the Best Fit

Educating — or reeducating — clients about finding the best fit
sharing information is the key to all good relationships

The key to all good relationships
Designing Outdoor Rooms

Most people conceive of an outdoor room as a porch, screened or not, attached to the house. If just one side is open to the elements, it hardly feels like outdoors at all. Three open sides and we really start to feel the connection with our surroundings. We are projected out into the landscape, but...
defining company culture

How do you develop company culture? Is it a vague, indefinable concept? Or do you work on it like other facets of your business?

Sustainable Cabinets

Designers and homeowners have a range of green cabinet options to choose from.
Client and Trade Partner Log-in Areas on Your Web Site

If you build it, will they come?
Adjusting a Training Plan to Improve Sales Communication

What began as a way to improve communication between employees at Mitchell Construction evolved into sales training to improve communication with clients.
Evaluating Existing Kitchen Use Patterns to Inform Your Design

Evaluate existing kitchens by observing how your clients use the space.

Video Tours Showcase Your Finished Projects

Video tours showcase your work.
Addressing Selections Early Keeps Projects on Schedule

Addressing selections early has helped Washtenaw Woodwrights keep projects on schedule.
How Production Metrics Can Improve Your Company's Performance

Business metrics provide objective data for making decisions that help you achieve your business goals.

Wood Finishes Abound for All Types of Kitchen and Bath Products

From the exotic to the sustainable, from traditional to high luxury, the warmth of wood is available for use in almost any kitchen and bath application.
Decorative Hardware for Upscale Remodeling

The epitome of form meets function, these decorative hardware selections add sparkle and style. Just a quick change-out can make a dramatic impact on kitchen and bath cabinetry, and entry doors.
New Products for the High-end Remodeling Market

New interior and exterior products for high-end remodeling.

Using a Permit Expediter

In most cities and districts, the permitting process can be time-consuming, with contractors or their employees spending hours in municipal buildings awaiting confirmation. Hiring an expediter can be a cost-effective way to process a permit and free up staff for more skilled work.
Professional Marketing and Public Relations Boost Company's Growth

With the help of consulting firms to highlight the company’s strengths, this Dallas remodeler experiences rapid growth.
Reviewing and Understanding Your Retirement Plan

Retirement plans can benefit from some routine checks and maintenance.

Table of Contents Summer 2008