How about throwing in a free half-bath with that new kitchen? According to new research, consumers see items given away for free as being more valuable than those offered at a deep discount, particularly when paired with something seen as a luxury. More
The average remodeler posted a 3% net profit in 2011 and took home 6% in owners' compensation, NAHB finds. More
A step-by-step guide for creating an outline budget or an itemized budget, depending on your company's size and complexity. More
During lean times, you need to work harder to get work. That means ó if you want to grow your business ó you'll need to spend more on marketing. More
An increasing number of remodelers are taking on small jobs and maintenance and repair work. The challenge: how to make money doing these smaller jobs. More
Alan Hanbury, Jr., of the House of Hanbury Builders in Newington, Conn., shares how he went from practicing to professional in his 32 years of remodeling. More
When employees work overtime, you are obliged to pay them time-and-a-half. That... More
Any amount of slippage, if consistent, will quietly and effectively kill your year... More
When remodelers fall short of planned margins, it's usually caused by labor... More
