Remodelers' costs are down, finally, for building materials and fuel. But they're rising for marketing, health insurance, and more. More
What are the prospects for remodeling markets in 2009? Remodelers from across the nation weigh in. More
A multi-unit development project, a neighborhood referral service, a real estate holding company, and a solar panel installation company keep these Big50 remodelers busy. More
Many remodelers struggle to strike a profitable balance between sustainable growth and manageable marketing, but Anderson-Moore Builders does the job by focusing on--and only on--its existing referral base. More
Having easy access to everyday bathroom items was the idea behind this open-shelf vanity. The homeowner, along with interior designer Carolyn Jordan of Interiors by Decorating Den, came up with the design for this master bath suite and turned to remodeler Erik Anderson of Anderson-Moore Builders in Winston-Salem, N.C., to build it. More
Anderson-Moore Builders may have found the key to unlocking the minds of change-averse field staff: relevant, useful training. More
Erik Anderson of Winston-Salem, N.C., had only been in business for four years when, he says, “I realized I couldn't continue working at this pace. We thought if we worked hard, we'd earn a good living. We were working really hard and we were hitting a brick wall.” That's when he joined one of the NAHB's 20 Clubs for remodelers. More
Training yourself, your managers, and your field crews will turn your chaotic circus into a well-orchestrated troop. More
The overhead structure of Brady's full-service design/build firm positions him perfectly to handle jobs in the $75,000 to $200,000 range but leaves projects of this size outside of his core competency. For this reason, Brady only accepts small jobs, which he defines as $10,000 and under, from past clients and solid referrals. More
