I used to run my business the way most contractors do: I'd visit potential clients... More
I can just hear your response to that topic: "Code enforcement officers are... More
With increasing focus on green remodeling as well as low maintenance, interest is swelling in alternative roofing products ó especially those that realistically capture the texture, color variation, and appearance of natural materials while delivering superior performance. More
Many years ago I attended a seminar about characteristics of the remodeling client. The speaker said something that really caught my attention: “Approximately 18% of all homeowners will not allow you to make a profit.” I questioned this at first, so I started taking inventory of which of my jobs had been profitable and which had not. Although my percentages were slightly different, the general theory proved to be true. More
When employees of Taylor Made, the second largest Owens Corning basement finishing franchise in the country, located in Edgewood, Md., deliver materials, they show up in a trailer 8 feet tall and 16 feet long that's fully wrapped in graphics showing a finished basement, along with the manufacturer's logo. More
Sliding and patio doors are available at every price point, generally starting with lower-priced steel models and moving up in cost to wood and fiberglass models. But vinyl products are popular across the board, because they're cost-effective and meet basic codes. What's more, many vinyl doors feature one-piece construction and come factory assembled. However, aluminum and fiberglass work well in specific applications. More
Estimating that roofing job by the square foot may be easy. It might also cost you. More
Cultured marble is a less expensive alternative, and many homeowners find it just as attractive as natural marble.Roadrunner Custom Remodeling specializes in bathroom remodels and prefers using cultured marble because it is easier to install than natural stone or tiles. More
