Michael Strong

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September 2014 Letters

Contractor education requirements, bolts for attaching sills to foundations, energy-saving tips, sprinkler mandate More

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Price Is King: Remodelers Working Harder, Taking Longer to Make the Sale

Though overall construction costs haven't really decreased, consumers think remodeling is on sale, making for smaller margins and stiff competition. More

Tool Test: Concrete Pinners

Tools for nailing through steel or into fully cured concrete used to be limited to... More

Tool Test: 3+ Horsepower Plunge Routers

The largest, most powerful routers you can buy are in the 3- to 3-1/4-hp class. If... More

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Smart Steps to Water-Conserving Landscaping

Smart steps to water-conserving landscapes. More

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NAHB Green Awards

The NAHB honored 17 building industry professionals and companies who excelled in green home building practices in 2007, during the Green Building Awards ceremony at the organizationís 10th annual National Green Building Conference. More

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Bonding with the trades

Strong relationships with subcontractors are a vital part of the success of Hopkins & Porter, and the Potomac, Md., company uses both formal and informal methods to bond with its trade contractors. More

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Metal roofs require exacting installation

Over the last several years, metal roofs have grown increasingly popular with consumers. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), a nonprofit association of metal manufacturers and contractors, estimates metal's share of the roofing market at around 8%, with a projected 1% annual growth. More

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Always help your customers, in whatever way your business model allows

Some helpful advice as to how one can become the first--and only--person your clients think to call. More

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