What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. More
Bowers Construction, McLean, Va., has been conducting post-job customer surveys... More
In the fall of 2003, Chris Repp was ill. His doctors, uncertain of what he had, nevertheless put him on medication to ease his discomfort. The combination of the medication and stress resulted in a man who, in his own words, was “inconsistent and frustrated everyone in the office.” Not good skills for the president of a $1.5-million remodeling firm. More
Some examples, though, would be the project took longer than the homeowner anticipated; the homeowner is intimidated by what they view as a one-sided contract; the homeowner thinks someone will be working on their project every day; the homeowner feels there could be better communication during the project. More
Alon Toker says most manufacturers offer trim kits to give microwaves a built-in look. In Toker's experience, a 1/16-inch clearance is adequate because the appliances generate very little heat. More
Microwaves are the most neglected and overlooked appliance in the kitchen," says... More