Table of Contents Sept-Oct 2009

FEATURES

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  Upscale in a Downturn

  Remodelers must work harder and smarter to capture the discretionary spending dollars of high-end clients in a down economy.

   

FINAL TOUCH

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  Learning Curve

  A remodeler realizes his vision for a custom glass-block wall.

   

INTERVIEW

Ten Minutes With...

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  Q and A With Shari Perez and Graham Vandergrift, Southwest Airlines

  Shari Perez and Graham Vandergrift of Southwest Airlines reveal how the airline motivates employees to deliver heartfelt, outstanding customer service.

   

PEOPLE

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  Style and Substance

  Two new books offer insight on green building and traditional details.

   
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  Design Specific

  Congress of Residential Architecture (CORA) formed to provide a forum for residential design.

   

PRODUCTS

New + Notable

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  In & H2O Eco Wood Mosaics Tiles

  Suitable for installation on walls, floors, and even in water-adjacent areas, such as showers and spas, In & H2O Eco Wood Mosaics are real wood laminate.

   
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  BlueStar Buit-In Gas Wall Oven

  Available in 24-, 30-, and 36-inch widths and 190 colors, the maker now offers a built-in residential gas wall oven.

   
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  Jaclo Aqua Duetto Showerhead

  The Aqua Duetto redefines “showerhead” with a futuristic design that offers a smooth, cleansing waterfall or drenching rain in one unit.

   
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  Seura The One Slim-Profile Television Mirror

  With a display depth of 1 inch, Seura’s The One slim-profile television mirror is thin enough that the entire unit can mount directly on the wall.

   

PROFITS

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  Contribution Changes

  Consider these points before reducing or suspending 401(k) contributions at your company.