November 2006 Table of Contents

Features
Instant Respect

Getting certified is hard work. Is it worth it? Read more

Single-Line Success

Adding a specialty business isn't for everyone, but it can be a real profit center. Read more

Bench Mark Measuring Managers and Employees

Whether you're starting to think about regular employee performance reviews or want to revamp a casual process with something more formal, Read more

Diamond in the Rough

A musician oversees every last detail of this whole-house remodel to create his own Graceland. Read more

Cost vs. Value Report 2006

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value for 25 common remodeling projects in 60 U.S. markets. Read more

New England Region

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

East North Central Region

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

West North Central Region

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

South Atlantic Region

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

East South Central Region

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

West South Central Region

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

Mountain Region

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

Pacific Region

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

Project Descriptions

What's the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets. Read more

Stats and figures on the Mid-Atlantic region

Stats and figures on the Mid-Atlantic region. Read more

Reader Panel: Certifications

Although the benefits of holding professional certifications seem obvious ó they serve as effective marketing tools as well as a way of ensuring job quality, among other things ó many remodelers have been slow to get certification for themselves and their employees. Read more

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