Peggy Fisher

Peggy Fisher's Posts

• Employees or subcontractors

  by Stacey Freed

  In recent years, many remodelers have taken up the subcontractor mantle -- for trades in particular. But many feel just as strongly that having employees is the model to follow. There is, of course, no right or wrong way to run your business -- just considerations of the strengths and challenges of each.

• Maintain client confidentiality in testimonials

  by Leah Thayer

  As effective as testimonials can be, some clients are best kept under wraps. Wilson suggests using initials instead of full names, and says that even "homeowner" is fine, especially on materials that have a long shelf life. This protects you as well as your clients.

• Space Makers

  by Chris Keimig

  Three clever storage solutions that make use of space in unlikely places.

• Design Awards 2006

  by Remodeling Staff

  The winners of the 2006 REMODELING Design Awards showcase the best in residential and light commercial remodeling across the country. From an island house addition to a log house update to a paint factory renovation, these projects highlight the work of talented design and construction teams.

• Finding someone in-house for tile work

  by Stacey Freed

  "Our tile contractor fired us,” Peggy Fisher says. “He said our work was too difficult.” That was what led Fisher Group, Annandale, Va., a design/build company, to find someone in-house for tile work.