Using a mix of familiar and not-so-familiar tools and machines, workers at this Indiana plant could prefab a house in 7 minutes. More
In Illinois, the disclosure list gets longer, specifically calling out moisure... More
You’ve heard from a professor and a desk-bound editor, now it’s time to hear from some carpenters. More
A university professor takes issue with my attitude about safety, saying I blamed the victim of a shot to the heart with a nail gun when I should have focused on the tool. More
Partnering with GuildQuality, REMODELING offers the Service Excellence Award to recognize Big50 winners who consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience. More
For his business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and industry involvement, Pacific Northwest remodeler Tom Kelly wins this year's Fred Case Award. More
The president of Neil Kelly Co. shares details on a new acquisition and persevering to grow a business. More
In 1983, Mary Kilgore took a job as an accounting clerk at Mid South Building Supply, a $10 million siding, window, and cabinetry business in Springfield, Va. Two years later, company founder Norman Rales started looking for a way to retire. The problem: Rales' children had no interest in taking over the business and potential buyers were few and far between. More
Leads flow almost effortlessly to Osborne Co. Like many other remodelers, the Springfield, Va., business capitalizes on its membership in a respected trade organization. Nearly 55% of its leads come from either the Web site of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) or the local chapter magazine, says the company's president, Ben Osborne. More
Providing the option of built-ins can add to your bottom line and can give that customer something more than a custom deck. More
