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More stories about Remodeling

  • Interview: Point of Focus

    GB General Contractors dodged a bullet when Rita roared to town. The second Category 5 hurricane of the record-breaking 2005 hurricane season moved north, sparing the Pearland community of the greater Houston metropolis a direct hit. Owner Gil Boyles breathed a sigh of relief - one born of...

  • Beware of excessive ssessments onconversions

    Converting existing rental properties into for-sale condominium units can result in substantial profits. But if the developers behind such conversions are not aware of potential property tax pitfalls, a substantial portion of that anticipated profit may e

  • Blueprint for Successful Marketing

    Whether you're a small, one-person operation or a company with 50 employees, an effective marketing program will help you build a healthier business.

  • Business

    Insuring the remodeling site; staying in touch with clients

  • On the Job

    An adjustable electrical box; pan flashing for stone sills; controlling the daily dust

  • Business: Attitude Adjustment: How to Think Like a Company

    How to think like a company; protect yourself from employee theft

  • Business

    Curb insurance costs with a health savings account; handyman's choice: generalization or specialization?

  • Business: Preventing Remodeling Sticker Shock

    Preventing remodeling sticker shock

  • Interview: Shore Success

    New Jersey builder Tim Cross balances remodeling projects and new homes as a strategy for regulating his work flow and growing his business. His company, Merrick Construction, employs 10 high-end finish carpenters and turns out roughly $6 million per year in sales. Here, Cross reveals some of the...

  • Toolbox

    Mini skid-steer loaders; home-inspection tools; work wear