Cost-Effective Design

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Five-Point Home Performance Tune-Up

These five tune-up items will prompt improvements in the health, safety, comfort, durability, and energy efficiency of your homes. More

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A Bridge From Two Flatcars

Intelligent reuse allows an access driveway to cross a 38-foot span without... More

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Marketing to the New Remodeling Client

In a tough economy, remodelers are reviewing the value of every promotional dollar they spend. Consumers have changed, and so must remodelers' ways of reaching them. More

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As Large Jobs Vanish, Small Jobs More the Norm

An increasing number of remodelers are taking on small jobs and maintenance and repair work. The challenge: how to make money doing these smaller jobs. More

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The Not-So-New Production Realities of Smaller Remodeling Jobs

Some "old-school" tips for avoiding costly mistakes and maintaining profitability in a climate of shrinking job sizes and margins. More

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How To Be Where The Eyeballs Go

George Faerber, co-owner of Bee Window, discusses Internet marketing for home improvement contractors. More

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Read It and REEP

The pending clean energy bill has a section on energy-efficient buildings that surpasses stimulus tax credits and could significantly affect the residential remodeling industry. More

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Easy Living Outdoors

Homeowners need guidance to help marry form and function in outdoor living spaces. More

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Energy Audits Aid in Setting Tax Credit Priorities

Using energy audits to set priorities for the stimulus tax credit. More

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Hard or Soft Sell?

Energy tax credits can help bring new business if you market and sell them in a way that fits who you are and what you do. More

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