November-December 2016 Table of Contents

Editor's Note
Editorial: Remodelers, You Are Not Alone. Profit from Our Community Editorial: Remodelers, You Are Not Alone. Profit from Our Community

Wanting to be independent is fine. But don’t hurt yourself by not talking with—and learning from­—other remodelers Read more

Your Business
Forecasting Is a Guessing Game. Here's How to Get Better at It. Forecasting Is a Guessing Game. Here's How to Get Better at It.

The inconsistency of the industry can make predicting future revenue tough, but the right strategy improves your chances for success. Read more

Remodelers Modestly Optimistic About 2017 Revenues, Survey Finds Remodelers Modestly Optimistic About 2017 Revenues, Survey Finds

28% expect about same revenues as 2016; two out of five expect 5% to 10% gains Read more

Where Is Remodeling Headed? These Niche Areas Point the Way Where Is Remodeling Headed? These Niche Areas Point the Way

Aging in place leads the way, supplanting energy efficiency Read more

The Remodeler's Bookshelf The Remodeler's Bookshelf

Readers select the books that should belong in every remodeler's collection. Read more

Feature: 2016 Fred Case Award
Chris Risher and Jeremy Martin Are Pioneers With Purpose 2016 Fred Case Award Chris Risher and Jeremy Martin Are Pioneers With Purpose

Committing to a paperless office and thorough pre-planning helped make the principals of RisherMartin Fine Homes this year's Fred Case award winners. Read more

Why Andy Haste Keeps Clients and Employees at the Center of His Company Why Andy Haste Keeps Clients and Employees at the Center of His Company

The Case Award finalist makes sure that customers and carpenters are happy with their entire experience at Riverside Construction Read more

How Stephanie Vanderbilt's Passion for Education Led to Remodeling Success 2016 Fred Case Award How Stephanie Vanderbilt's Passion for Education Led to Remodeling Success

After leaving her career as a teacher to run a remodeling company with her husband, this Fred Case award finalist put those skills to use in her new business Read more

How Leo Lantz Streamlined Operations and Increased Sales 2016 Fred Case Award How Leo Lantz Streamlined Operations and Increased Sales

Getting and nurturing quality client leads is this Fred Case Award finalist's specialty. Read more

Design/Build
How One Remodeling Company Has Maintained Excellence Across Generations How One Remodeling Company Has Maintained Excellence Across Generations

Even after 60 years in business, CG&S Design-Build is still evolving Read more

Products
Improved Battery Technology Expands Cordless Options Improved Battery Technology Expands Cordless Options

More tools than ever are now available in cordless models, and they're lighter and more efficient. Read more

Your 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Your 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

We've got great options for everyone on your list Read more

You Built It
Modernizing the Viking House Modernizing the Viking House

Case Award winners Chris Risher and Jeremy Martin showcase their skills with The Viking House Read more

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