Emily Rose

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• Design Clinic

  Designing a kitchen nook

  by Emily Rose

  When Gary Milici of Coastline Construction began work on this 1925 kitchen, he and his team were challenged by the small breakfast nook connected to the kitchen via a narrow arched doorway. The homeowners did not have any suggestions, so the crew began work on the main part of the kitchen without finalizing a design for the nook.

• Interview with Josh Baker and Lawrence Weinerg of BOWA Builders

  by Emily Rose

  When Josh Baker, Lawrence Weinberg, and their company, BOWA Builders, were named Big50 in 1992, they already had strong numbers and a great approach to their work. In recent years, however, they've taken steps to ensure that all their employees share their commitment and vision by clarifying their “Core Ideology.”

• Field Notes

  Store rents small excavators

  by Emily Rose

  The Home Depot has introduced a new rental excavator to make life easier for remodelers who occasionally need an excavator for tight spaces.

• Turning projects to promotion

  by Emily Rose

  This type of marketing tactic works well for two reasons: It ups Blue Ridge's name recognition in the neighborhood, and it satisfies the desire of most contented homeowners to parade their new remodel in front of the neighbors a bit.

• Bottom Line

  Giving crews ownership of budget

  by Emily Rose

  Endless phone calls. Extra trips to the site. Irate, tired-of-waiting customers. All of these problems worsen when a budget question crops up mid-project and goes unresolved for a period of time because only the company owner can answer it.