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How To Manage Three Branches Located 230 Miles Apart

There's a big divide between remodelers who have figured out how to run multiple branches and those who lack the skills and/or desire to do so. For Paul Sullivan, who runs three far-flung branches in New England, the decision to expand was logical, even if the result isn't always easy to execute. More

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Fix Lead-Paint Rule, NAHB Remodelers' Chief Urges House Panel

The chairman of NAHB Remodelers called on a House subcommittee to alter the government's lead-paint rule so that it stops restricting consumer choice, quits relying on faulty testing equipment, and doesn't get expanded unduly into commercial space. More

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House Bill Seeks To Revise Lead-Paint Rule

Twenty-two members of the House of Representatives caught up with their Senate colleagues May 22 by introducing legislation to lighten the burdens imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. More

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Small Construction Companies, Large Number of Fall Fatalities

A study shows that 67% of construction deaths from falls happen in construction companies with 1 to 10 employees. More

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Spotlight: Water Power: The Future of Tankless Water Heaters

If you think water and electricity don't mix, think again. New, compact technology proposes to alleviate the problems found in other water heating appliances. More

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Improve Your Customer Service By Sweating the Small Stuff

Don't just look at the big picture--pay attention to the little things. More

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Power of Suggestion: Remodelers Manage Service Referral Requests in Many Ways

What to think about before your remodeling company refers a service provider over the phone. More

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Bright Idea: Light Monitor Adds Diffused Light to Interior

Instead of a skylight, a vertical roof window is a more interesting way to bring natural light into a home. More

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One of a Kind: Tailor-Made Cabinetry Details

An in-house millwork and cabinet shop means Titis Built can create unique details for its clients. More

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Under-Stair Storage: Design Tips to Make the Most of this Underutilized Space

There are attractive ways to create custom storage in otherwise awkward spaces like these. We show you some examples. More

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