And if those don't work, we have even more options. More
RDA judges weigh in on why contemporary design often trumps traditional work in the awards judging. More
Tips for hosting a post-project party in your client's home. More
A remodeling company's staff helps clients plan and host a post-project party, providing an enjoyable night for the client and a subtle means of lead generation for the remodeler. More
Create a winning workplace culture that benefits and empowers employees is good business. More
Sheila Ward, a designer at Harrell Remodeling, in Mountain View, Calif., had as clients a couple doing a whole-house remodel. More
It was a "gutsy move" to replace a gabled roof with a shed roof, said the judges of this "beautiful" renovation of a 1920s bungalow. "But they made it work." More
You're talking to the client sitting before you when you notice his head is down and he has angled his chest away from you. The client's body language is saying he's “closed.” He can no longer hear what you're saying, so you may as well stop talking. More
It's a no-brainer that people want to hire people who they like and trust. And because much of remodelers' work comes from referrals and reputation, the most successful upscale companies not only do top-quality work but also build strong, enduring relationships with past and prospective clients. More
In the early 1990s, New York City interior designer Chris Prince plunged into the world of finials and faucets when she joined (and later became a partner in) Simon's Hardware, a decades-old decorative hardware store that had just emerged from bankruptcy. Though renowned for its specialized merchandise, the store itself was drab and dark, and the employees unprofessional, Prince says. “There was no look, no focus, no brand, not even a logo.” More
