January 2014 Table of Contents

Features
Remodeling Design Awards Time Lapse Remodel in San Francisco's Noe Valley

A Victorian home gets a modern makeover that skillfully melds old and new Read more

Tips for Maintaining Even Cash Flow

These best practices will help you keep money coming in and going out at the right speed. Read more

First Word
Success Takes Discipline. Start by Eating Your Vegetables

And we at REMODELING will gladly nag you to do so if necessary, the editor-in-chief's latest editorial says Read more

Dashboard
CA Judge Orders 3 Firms to Pay $1.1 Billion for Lead-Paint Abatement

Ruling in 13-year-old case marks major shift in lead-paint decisions Read more

Your Business
Creating an Office Document? Stop Trying to Make It Perfect

REMODELING consultant Joe Stoddard has visited untold numbers of remodelers who never finished key documents because they weren't "perfect." To that he says: Get over it. Here's a better way. Read more

What's Popularity Got to Do With Accounts Receivable?

Tracking clients’ payment speed is a great way to find out Read more

Adding Salespeople? Make Sure You Do These 3 Things

These days of growth make it likely you're either hiring salespeople or thinking of doing so. But before you do, REMODELING consultant Victoria Downing says that you first must make certain you have a system in place to help that new hire excel. Here's what to do. Read more

Your Clients
Today's Video Pick: Best DIY Video

We set out to find the best remodeler YouTube videos. Here are our top choices. Read more

Your Projects
Design for an Independent Spirit

Designing a home to offer both self-reliance and beauty Read more

Good Form
Progress Report for Clients

Weekly progress reports help build client trust and ensure clear communication. Read more

Home Performance
Product Transparency Movement Gets X-Rayed at Greenbuild

The Greenbuild expo covers a lot of ground. For remodelers, some of the more important topics involved energy rating labels and the notion that manufacturers should reveal more about what's in the goods they sell. Read more

Products
Design Icons Inspire Innovation from Cabinet Manufacturers

What do a Boeing aircraft and Vivienne Westwood have to do with cabinetry design? MasterBrand's Andy Wells shares his inspirations. Read more

Smooth Finish: Woodgrain Millwork Uses Eastman Cerfis Technology

Eastman's technology eliminates the need to sand or apply multiple coats of primer and paint. Read more

Kleer's PVC Interior Trim: Versatile and Elegant

A variety of trim, moldings, and panel products are available to accent any project. Read more

Corner the Market With Optimus and EasyFlex Pro From CertainTeed

These materials help create a seamless finish for corners, curves, and archways.
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