Homeowners love to see aerial photos of their new deck, but check local laws... More
If green building is the hottest thing going in remodeling, universal design isn't far behind. Remodeler Mike Vowels is an up-and-coming expert in both. More
There's no way to sugarcoat it: The original house was, in the judges' words, “heinous.” But the design and remodel are “light-handed” and “subtle,” but “with a lot of impact.” Now, it's “the nicest house.” And it satisfies the needs of an active family of four. More
The Artisans Group in Olympia, Wash., uses allowances for most of the products and materials used for its projects ó one project could have as many as 25 or more allowances. To track these allowances, the company created a simple Excel spreadsheet that lists the allowance, the actual amount spent, and the difference. More
The Artisans Group, Olympia, Wash., tracks job leads through seven stages to sharpen its sales and marketing focus. More
