November-December 2019 Table of Contents

Editor's Notes
The 'Who' of Remodeling Remodeling The 'Who' of Remodeling

When facing uncertain economic times, know where your market lies. Read more

Your Business
LIRA Predicts Remodeling Market Will Stall in 2020 Remodeling LIRA Predicts Remodeling Market Will Stall in 2020

Annual home improvement and maintenance expenditures are projected to post a modest decline of 0.3% by the third quarter of 2020. Read more

As Households Age, Emphasis on Accessibility Increases Remodeling As Households Age, Emphasis on Accessibility Increases

10% of homeowners between the ages of 65 and 79 and 14% of homeowners 80 or older completed a home improvement project related to accessibility, the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies finds. Read more

Remodeling Costs: Homeowner Perceptions vs. Reality Remodeling Remodeling Costs: Homeowner Perceptions vs. Reality

Nearly 80% of homeowners underestimate the costs of a kitchen remodel, according to a survey by Discover Personal Loans. Read more

Modernize: Homeowners Need Help Budgeting and Rely Heavily on Online Research Remodeling Modernize: Homeowners Need Help Budgeting and Rely Heavily on Online Research

Modernize's quarterly study also revealed the likely reasons homeowners would not want to work with a contractor Read more

Fiber Cement Siding Continues to Gain Share of Siding Market Remodeling Fiber Cement Siding Continues to Gain Share of Siding Market

The Freedonia Group projects demand for the siding material will grow 2.5% annually through 2023. Read more

Review: 'The Remodeling Life' Remodeling Review: 'The Remodeling Life'

All contractors, newcomers and veterans, can benefit from reading Paul Winans' new book. Read more

Replacement Contractor
Fiber Cement Siding Errors Remodeling Fiber Cement Siding Errors

For most products, the manufacturer's instructions serve as the easiest way to conform to code. Read more

Feature: Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Impact Award
Introducing the 2019 Fred Case Award Winners and Finalists Remodeling Introducing the 2019 Fred Case Award Winners and Finalists

These four remodelers represent the best and brightest in the industry. Read more

How to Restore Pride in the Building Trades How to Restore Pride in the Building Trades

The winner of the Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award has a grand plan that could solve construction’s skilled labor crisis Read more

2019 Case Awards: In the Flow Remodeling 2019 Case Awards: In the Flow

The goal was to streamline the preconstruction process and eliminate any surprises at contract signing or delays in production. It worked. Read more

2019 Case Awards: Grow It Forward Remodeling 2019 Case Awards: Grow It Forward

Focusing on leadership—beginning with the recognition "it's not all about me"—can bring real-dollar results. Read more

2019 Case Awards: Building a Better Way Remodeling 2019 Case Awards: Building a Better Way

David Edwards is a living testament to the idea that success follows happiness, not the other way around. Read more

2019 Impact Award: Coming Home Remodeling 2019 Impact Award: Coming Home

The award recognizes an individual who embodies, in spirit and in practice, selfless leadership and unwavering commitment to strengthening the industry. Read more

Products
Siding and Trim: Performance Matters Remodeling Siding and Trim: Performance Matters

On an exterior, good performance touches aesthetics, savings, and durability. Read more

You Built It
Wayfair Professional Highlights Kitchen and Bath Renovation Trends Remodeling Wayfair Professional Highlights Kitchen and Bath Renovation Trends

The report for contractors highlights design trends, hot renovation markets, and most popular months for renovation. Read more

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