Homeowners no longer content with simple slabs to close one room off from the next are looking for bigger doors with pizzazz that enable them to create “illusions of grandeur” ó a trend toward striking interiors where all components harmonize, explains Jeld-Wen's product marketing manager, Chris King. More
The lead carpenter (LC) is not a man; it's a system. I've been attempting to perfect that system since about 1989. The training never stops. We insist that our lead carpenters come up with most of the solutions to jobsite problems ó from material lists to contacting other trade contractors. They are encouraged to talk to the customer to sort out problems and form a business relationship. We encourage them to enhance their own skills and continually upgrade their tools. More
Remodeler Tim Britton, in his latest effort at “top of mind” awareness, prints hundred-dollar bills with his likeness instead of Ben Franklin's on the bill and signs them in lieu of the Secretary of the Treasury. More
It gives him a "written photograph" of the site, so he's able to check up on a project without necessarily having to see it for himself. More
Myth #1: A one-piece shower unit is easier to install than a three-piece unit.Remodeler views: Tim Britton, owner of Tim Britton Construction Services in Falls Creek, Pa., prefers one-piece units because he thinks they're easier to install. More
If we do have a client holding out, I first send out a statement saying there was an unpaid balance. More
Fast and efficient remodeling appeals to the segment of the market that is looking for an updated look but not a custom design. More
But Tim Britton of Tim Britton Construction Services of Falls Creek, Pa., has discovered a way to fund a third of his $50,000 advertising budget. Britton, whose construction business and showroom revenues topped $1.4 million last year, has for 15 years used cooperative programs with such companies as KraftMaid Cabinetry, Marvin Windows and Doors, The Bilco Co., and GAF Materials Corp.KraftMaid, for example, reimburses half of Britton's radio, print, and Yellow Pages ads mentioning its products. Kim Craig, KraftMaid marketing manager, says showroom dealers do have to log a certain percentage of sales to qualify for co-op dollars, and there are other restrictions and requirements as well.Britton says the best place to learn about co-op programs is through suppliers and their manufacturer reps. More
