The N62FNK-2 15-gauge finish nailer is ideal for installing door and window casings, trim, and molding, and for other woodworking applications. Read more
Part of the Custom Wood Line, reclaimed wood windows and doors are made from Douglas fir originally used for fencing, barns, houses, and factories. Read more
Hand-assembled from exterior grade composite wood, ProSeries shutters come factoryprimed and ready to paint. Read more
The 10-inch Portable Table Saw conveniently rolls into place at the jobsite and back to the truck when finished. Read more
Unlike other stone veneer systems that require puzzle-solving skills, Suretouch incorporates insulating polystyrene backer panels with modular spacing designed to accommodate one of the system's stone or brick profiles. Read more
The open, informal look of a wooden rail fence is now available in composite. Read more
At 150 pounds per square, Decra stone-coated steel Shake XD panels are lighter than their composition and durability suggest. Read more
Structure EPS insulated vinyl siding can boost a wall's R-value by 25% and help cut down on exterior noise. Read more
When you're creating a marketing campaign, bear in mind that what people want to know about your company and its products is how these can fill their needs. Read more
The convenience of company credit cards can leave you open to loss or abuse if those cards are not tightly managed. Read more
What you need to have on file if the EPA, or a state agency, wants to know if you're following lead safe renovation procedures. Read more
A thorough background and credit check helps prevent you from taking on the employee whose hiring you later regret. Read more
A service offered annually to past customers reconnects this Cape Cod company with homeowners who used its services previously, and may need such services again. Read more
It can help salespeople to know where the lead came from. Or, in some cases, it can cause them to take that appointment less seriously than they should. Read more
Some home improvement companies see their canvassing teams as potential recruiting grounds for the sales force. Read more
The salesperson who can't stop talking does himself no favor. Here are some suggestions for breaking that bad habit. Read more
Homeowners can be sold on modest increases in energy efficiency, provided you back your promises with data. Read more
Being certified as a home performance contractor, with certified personnel to perform the work, gives companies a big advantage in selling energy retrofits. Read more
Demand for energy efficient improvements is somewhat cyclical. But the long term trend is up and that won't change. Read more
The rapidly evolving role of the Internet in home improvement marketing is forcing some companies to re-think the way they allocate promotional budgets. Read more
Zen Windows, in Columbus, Ohio, has forged a reputation by proclaiming it will do everything right that other window replacement companies do wrong. Read more
Selling a home improvement project will always depend on the interpersonal skills of the salesman, but the newest generation of digital sales aids can make a dramatic difference in close rate. With lead costs up and digital costs shrinking, here's what moving from pitch book to laptop could do for you. Read more
New sales hires usually have a limited time in which they must produce. Good managers do everything in their power to help them meet those goals. Read more
Excessive sales turnover is usually the result of improper selection of new hires or improper management of the sales force. Read more
Customers need to know what's expected of them before your window installers arrive. Read more
The best strategy for selling an upper end deck is not to start at the bottom and try to convince homeowners of options but to start with all the options and let them choose which they'd like to discard or can't afford. Read more
Homeowner concerns about energy savings and fuel efficiency are making insulated siding more attractive to siding contractors. Read more
Some roofing contractors follow the lead of manufacturers in offering warranties of 10 years or more. Read more
The Ohio company makes and sells its own windows through a network of dealers across the country. Energy efficiency remains a prime sales point. Read more
The trend that sees homeowners staying in their current homes rather than moving can only feed demand for the kind of products that allow those homes to consume energy in a functionally efficient way. Read more