Remodels to close-in homes show higher ROI than their suburban counterparts. More
Tom Kelly is no novice when it comes to buying other businesses. Two decades ago, the Portland, Ore.ñbased Neil Kelly Co. acquired a kitchen and bath dealership in nearby Beaverton. More
Designers and homeowners have a range of green cabinet options to choose from. More
Earlier this year, Kleber and Associates Marketing and Communications, in... More
Young, enthusiastic, educated professionals compete for positions at Neil Kelly Co... More
Remodeler Kelly Vogan considered a signing bonus something reserved for athletes--... More
It's not rocket science, but it is a link between building science and diagnostic testing, says Walt Harwood of the new home-performance division he runs for Neil Kelly Designers/ Remodelers, in Portland, Ore. “We do it to create homes that are comfortable, durable, safe, and cost-effective.” More
Kelly Vogan used to hand out a $20 bill whenever an employee volunteered a good idea or solved a vexing problem. More
When purchasing this sprawling yet compartmentalized older home, both husband and... More
Whether you call it a career track or a framework, whether you spell it out in a handbook or tell people during job interviews, you must have a path for field personnel to follow if you want them to grow and take on more responsibility. Remodelers who have carved out this path have shaped it to their companies' needs, bringing newbies along and nurturing homegrown lead carpenters, project managers, and even vice presidents. More
