Remodeling Insider

  • Home Show Success

    Remodeler John Tabor sets up a booth at his first home show and returns to work with 30 leads.

     
  • Increase in Homeowners Who Say They Will Remodel in 2010

    The U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report reveals a 13% increase in the number of homeowners who say they will remodel in the next 12 months.

     
  • Banding Together

    Local group of housing professionals markets the services of member companies.

     
  • A New Bathroom Concept, Ready for Prime Time

    Matt Plaskoff has invested 10 years and $4 million into One Week Bath, and after nearly 1,000 fast-turnaround bathroom remodels in Los Angeles since 2004, he’s ready to roll it out across the country.

     
  • Out of the Dark

    An Arizona remodeler is surviving this year by lowering his margins to meet homeowner expectations and compete with new contractors.

     
  • Repercussions From Material Delivery Delays

    One Indianapolis remodeling company finds that a busier fall may mean material delivery delays that affect cash flow and scheduling. And, as business picks up for remodelers across the nation, such delays may become increasingly common.

     
  • For New Spaces, New Technologies Bring New Markets

    Research deeply and educate generously might be a mantra for one remodeling company. Its welcoming embrace of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's tax credits is keeping it busy with siding, window, and insulation projects now -- and positioning it for a return to its larger, bread-and-butter design/build projects as the economy recovers.

     
  • Respectable Third Quarter

    A New Jersey remodeler is enthusiastic about homeowners reacting positively to a few strong economic indicators, as well as the potential market from the state’s generous energy-efficient remodeling incentives.

     
  • Remodeling Road to Recovery: Diversity, Relationships Keep Pine Street Carpenters on Solid Ground

    From office and retail fit-outs to churches to homes, Pine Street Carpenters goes above and beyond its clients' needs. An interview with Michael Dolan, marketing and communications manager of the $7 million (and growing) company.

     
  • Enhancing the Experience

    Building on strengths and updating its marketing focus keeps leads coming in for this San Diego remodeling company.