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The Hammer Man

You’ll never look at hammers the same way again after seeing Brent Bailey make... More

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Roxul Goes American-Made With New Mississippi Plant

The Canadian manufacturer of stone wool is ramping up production in its new U.S. facility More

Deck Design Trends for 2014

Andrew Wormer, editor of PDB, asks deck builders what will be popular with customers this year More

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Where and How To Look for a Good Hire

A Tennessee remodeler has rebuilt his staff by recruiting college graduates who don't know his business but have the drive and aptitude to learn. More

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Prevailing wage controversy roils immigration reform debate

In an effort to create an effective guest-worker program, immigration reform has been linked to prevailing wage laws. Meanwhile, several states have introduced bills to eliminate prevailing wages. A prospect of higher roofing labor rates may be seen as a boon for roofers, or a boondoggle that further dampens a still-struggling marketplace. More

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Home Improvement Salespeople Break Out The Tablet Computers

Devices like the iPad are a fast and fully portable alternative to the traditional home improvement company pitch book. More

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Franchise Launch

A Tennessee company parlays its processes and systems into a franchise. More

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TVA-ORNL Project Provides a Window on the Payback of Energy Upgrades

Study finds that modest upgrades in insualtion and HVAC equipment dramatically... More

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Regulation Radar: Push for Interior Design Licensing Continues

Pending legislation could add to remodelers' red tape woes, including an ongoing fight to require interior design licensing. More

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Entrepreneurship: 'The Key to a Successful Business'

How Iris Harrell shrugged off rejection and blazed her own remodeling trail. More

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