Sunlight reflected from distorted window glass burns an arc pattern into Trex decking More
How three remodeling company owners who started out small have amassed high personal net worth. More
This whole-house remodel and addition bring an L.A. home in line with its owners' modern style. More
Jim Murphy & Associates is a custom building company as sound and fully realized as the wine country estate homes that are its specialty. More
After a quick glance at the high-rise office buildings and road projects, the prevailing wage and bonding requirements, the copious codes, and the penalty clauses common to commercial building, the prospect of applying anything useful from the non-residential sector to a residential remodeling business seems remote. More
Whether it's as complicated as a fully automated home theater system with programmed lighting scenes or as simple as a single-room lighting control, homeowners are looking for ways to make their lives at home easier to manage and more convenient. More
Richard Lowrey of Coastal Landscaping Service, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., a landscaping and lighting design and installation firm, encourages his clients to incorporate outdoor lighting into their landscaping undertakings. More
Pam Miller, owner of Alchemy Construction in Santa Rosa, Calif. (Big 50 1997), likes her company's size right where it is --under a half-million dollars. Monitor costs Miller says there are two tricks to staying small and profitable: low overhead and obsessive planning. Just in case, Miller builds extra time into the schedule, and in the event of delays, notifies homeowners immediately. More
