Table of Contents Mar-Apr 2009

FEATURES

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  Staying Power

  These remodeling companies have been in business for 25 years or more. What’s the secret to their long-term success?

   

FINAL TOUCH

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  High Divide

  Toby Rolt, owner of Blank Canvas Construction, had to employ all his negotiation, scheduling, and design skills for this West Hollywood retaining wall and fence project.

   

INTERVIEW

Ten Minutes With...

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  Ten Minutes With Erika Heet

  Erika Heet is editor of The Robb Report Collection and senior editor of Robb Report, a magazine originally sent to people who bought a Rolls-Royce, to complement their purchase, but later expanded to include a wider luxury market. The magazine is published monthly and has a circulation of 113,000...

   

PEOPLE

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  Design Branding

  An updated logo and marketing plan help an upscale firm capture design/build projects.

   
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  Tailored Fit

  Sarah Susanka, architect and co-author with Marc Vassallo of the Not So Big House, says it took them a long time to work on their new book, Not So Big Remodeling, because of the complexity of the subject.

   

PROCESS

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  Higher Rise

  As with many empty nesters, those in the Washington, D.C., area are looking to downsize and move within walking distance of restaurants and other amenities.

   

PRODUCTS

KITCHEN + BATH

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  California Faucets Art Deco Collection

  The maker’s Art Deco faucet collection is inspired by 1920s and ’30s glamour.

   
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  Wellborn Cabinets Estate Custom Collection

  The Estate Custom Collection is a new brand of cabinetry by Wellborn.

   
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  Jenn-Air Ductless Downdraft Cooktop

  The maker’s new ductless downdraft cooktop uses a powerful filter to capture smoke and steam.

   
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  Cifial Techno M3 Bath Collection

  The Techno M3 bath collection has been expanded with a floor-mounted tub filler and a spa shower system comprised of six body sprays and a hand shower.