I call the programming remodeling porn because, like other pornography, it bears no resemblance whatsoever to real life. The projects appear to be completely finished in 22 minutes (between commercials), the “crews” work for free using ridiculously low materials budgets, and the homeowners typically react with ecstasy. More
Lead hazards hit home; effective AC for humid climates; swimming with shocks; cupped LVL; more More
If you're running a successful remodeling company, chances are you've developed a scheduling system that helps you keep your jobs on track. It may be as simple as a Xeroxed calendar or a dry-erase board. So if it's working, why should you consider computer scheduling? More
It's 8 p.m., you're on a sales call, and your customer is ready to sign on the dotted line, but oops ó you forgot to copy the contract, specs, and financing information over to your laptop before you left the office. Now what? More
The salespeople at Kirk Development Co. carry S-video cables in their briefcases to connect laptops to client televisions on second and third sales calls. More
Protecting deck ledger with membrane; house trap follow up; Spanish language resources; in praise of change orders; more More
Locating a fireplace in a family room with a TV More
Remodeler Lawrence Murr works on bathroom remodels for many clients who dislike the noise of their existing exhaust fans. Because it does no good to install an exhaust fan in a humid bathroom if the homeowner won't use it, Murr offers to upgrade his clients' ventilation system with a Panasonic fan. More
