Remodeling

Emanuel Silva: The Case for Small Jobs

For Silva Lightning Builders, repair work is more than a filler between larger projects. It is a business model built on patience, old-house problem-solving, and details that last.

Practical Energy Upgrades

Why Steve LaPietra is Committed to the Undersill and a Certain Kind of Nail

How New Decking Technologies Reduce Risk

A Smart Installation for a Smart Toilet

The "Both/And" Windowsill

When Honeybees Move In

Estimating Is More Than Just Pricing

Facelift for a Tired Staircase

Emergency Structural Repair

Why Remodeling Will Lead Building-Product Spending in 2026

6 Steps to a Smarter Product Selection Process

Raising the Roof

Partnering With Architects

Buying In To Design-Build

A Builder's Guide to Hiring an Architect

Treasures Found

A Look Back on Selling Remodeling Jobs

There’s Value in How You Sell Yourself

Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity When Making Common Cuts

The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of Exterior Trim

Reciprocating Saw Blades To Change Your Construction Game

Strong Quarter Improves Remodeling Outlook for 2024

5 Ways a Premium Hole Saw Lineup Makes a Difference in Remodeling

Elevating Utah’s Residential Landscape with Durable Elegance and Modern Flair

This CEO Says Women Need Supportive Network to Thrive in Construction

Hidden Bathroom Access Panels

Recyclable Work Tarp

Peeling Back the Layers of a Kitchen Remodel

Buckle Up: Remodeling Downturn Expected for 2024

JCHS: 2024 Shaping Up to Be “Challenging Year” for Remodeling

Resurrecting a Sagging Roof

Installing a Precast Shower Floor

A Step-by-Step Guide to Sawing Your Way Through a Remodel

Selecting High-Performance Doors and Windows

Setting Client Expectations

Getting Paid: Five Recommendations for Building Contractors

Unlock the Different Uses for Your Table and Miter Saw

Are You a Remodeler or a Builder?

The Transformative Power of a Front Porch

To Convert Leads, Engage Them First

Making a Small Bath More Accessible

Making the Transition from Design to Production Work

Rescuing a Failing Structure

Remodeling Activity to Decrease Through 2025

What ChatGPT Means for the Remodeling Industry

What ChatGPT Means for the Remodeling Industry

Creating an In-House Training Program

Successfully Running a Business with Your Spouse

Remodeling Activity Likely to Drop in 2023

Moving More Than Walls to Open Up Space

Remodeling Category Winners of the 2022 Builder’s Choice Awards

Screen Porch Facelift

Beware of Tie-Down Questions

Let Clients “Sell” You on Remodeling Their Home

What Does Remodeling Success Look Like?

Hopeful Thinking Can Ruin Your Company

A Smart Way to Grow Qualified Leads

Don’t Sit Back, Get Angry

Local Hero: A Conversation With Tom Kelly

Remodeling to Remain Robust Through 2022

A Dozen Ways to Strengthen Your Remodeling Brand

Why I Switched to Cost-Plus

Ours May Be a “Golden Era of Remodeling”

Remodeling Growth Continues to Stabilize After Robust 2021

A Custom Newel Post Retrofit

Repairing a Buckled Ceiling

Three-in-One Temporary Door Kit

JCHS Projects Remodeling Activity to Accelerate in Largest Metros in 2022

The New Must-have Material for Renovators

Remodeling Growth to Stabilize After Record Year in 2021

A Study in Broken Load Paths

Remodeling Boom to Peak During 2022

Installing a Flush Flitch-Plate Beam

RRI Forecasts Remodeling Market Relaxation in 2022

Adding a Rooftop Deck

A Tale of Two Brains

Fitting New Stairs Into a Tight Space

JCHS: Remodeling Growth to Continue Through 2022

The Root of Successful Remodeling Marketing

Remodeling Market Continues to Surge ... But Not for Long

Surviving the Crush of a Rocking Remodeling Market

Tracking Profitability in Design/Build

Just One More Job: A Simple Strategy for Growth

Roof Collapse Averted

Towards a More Efficient Jobsite

Safe Solution for a Narrow Stairwell

Remodeling Market Surges Past Post-COVID Pressures

Estimating Using Templates

Working Efficiently in a Post-COVID World

Adding a Steel 'Backbone' to a Failed Ridge Beam

Reboot on Procedures for Interior Renovating

How to Turn High Material Prices to Your Advantage

New Pier for an Old Post

Solid Remodeling Gains Predicted Through 2022

An Innovative Rim Joist Repair

The Art of Asking Good Questions

Developing an Effective Product Selection Process

JCHS Report: Pandemic Has Been Boon to Home Improvement Spending

Skylight Red Flags

RRI: Strong Remodeling Growth Despite Supply Chain Constraints

Our Life and Work are Now on Zoom. Make the Most of It.

Where Will We See the Strongest Remodeling Growth in 2021?

Vintage Discoveries From the Job Site

Facing Constraints, Remodeling Marches On

LIRA Projects Modest Remodeling Market Gains in 2021

Surgical Removal of Cedar Shingle Siding

Raising a Shed-Dormer Roof

Tips For a Successful Bathroom Remodel

Surgical Demolition

A Versatile Drill/Driver

Surgical Demolition

Replacing a Basement Girder

Hands-On with Acrylabs, a Versatile Fluid-Applied Roofing Solution

Remodeling Market Remains Strong, But Economic Uncertainty Looms in 2021

A Punch List That Won’t Knock You Out

Updating Wildfire Resilience Strategies

Renovators Discover 66 Bottles of Whisky Hidden in Upstate NY Home

How to Destroy a Wall in Two Easy Steps

Opening Up A Bearing Wall

Retrofitting a Lally Column

Forecast: Remodeling to Experience Moderate Gains Through 2021

Roof Demo by Crane

DIY Remodeling Surge Will Not Last

Kitchen and Bath Market Rebounds, But Remodeling Professionals Largely Frozen Out

Stair Rail Facelift

Reroofing Over Asphalt Shingles

Milwaukee Tool Introduces Next-Gen M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw

Essential COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Practices

Collage Kitchen: A 2020 Winner for Kitchen Design

EPA Seeks to Tighten Dust-Lead Levels

How to Dampen the Sound of Noisy Neighbors

Assessing Sound Problems

Remodeling Outlook Remains Positive, But RRI Projects Future Strains Due to COVID-19

Navigating the ‘New Normal’ for Remodelers

Remodeling Outlook: Positive For Now, But Clouds On the Horizon

Study: An Increasing Number of Homeowners Embark on Renovations Without a Set Budget

Houzz: Demand for Home Professionals Increased Significantly in June

Impact of Coronavirus on Kitchen and Bath Industry Eases in Q2

Home Improvement Industry Ranks Second in Consumer Complaints

Modernize Publishes Online Contractor’s Guide for Navigating Pandemic

Lowe’s and HomeAdvisor Enter Partnership to Help Pros Generate Leads

Study: More Homeowners Planning to Complete Home Improvement Projects in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Survey: Time at Home Due to COVID-19 Allows Homeowners to Complete Home Improvement Projects

QuinStreet Acquires Home Improvement Marketplace Modernize

Houzz: Home Renovation Market Confidence Returns Amidst Continued Coronavirus Challenges

LIRA: Coronavirus to Weigh on Remodeling Industry Through Mid-2021

Bank of America: Millennials Spending Most on Home Improvements During COVID-19

Survey: Homeowners Looking to Pros to Help Complete Home Improvement Projects

Houzz Pro Introduces Video Meetings and Room Measurement Feature for 3D Floor Planner

Investors Are Suing the Stars of HGTV’s ‘Windy City Rehab’

Study: Home Improvement Project Wishlist Grows as Homeowners Stay at Home

The Pandemic Leads to Surges in Home Buying and Remodeling

Survey: Home Improvement Appetite Unaffected by COVID-19 Pandemic

Houzz: Median Remodel Project Spend Scales Back in 2019

HIRI: Home Improvement Product Market to Shrink in 2020

2020 Top Remodelers: Marketing Expenditures for Full-Service and Specialty Firms

2020 Top Remodelers: Average Selling Price for Full-Service and Specialty Firms

2020 Top Remodelers: Lead Generation Sources for Full-Service and Specialty Firms

Star of HGTV’s “Windy City Rehab” Wants Lawsuit Over Shoddy Work Tossed Out of Court

Leveling a Bathroom Floor

Onset of Coronavirus Causes a Reversal in RRI Outlook

Houzz: Many Major Home Improvement Projects Continued During Pandemic

Cutting a Big Hole in a Brick Wall

Economic Outlook: Coronavirus Causes a Reversal in Remodeling Growth

Report: Renovation Activity Declines in Wake of COVID-19

Coronavirus Contracts Kitchen and Bath Industry Sales and Outlook in Q1

HIRI: Skilled Labor Shortage Impacting Business Strategies Pre-Coronavirus

Survey: More Space and Upgraded Kitchens Are Top Desires of Homeowners Sheltering-in-Place

EPA Settles With Remodeler for Lead-Based Paint Violations in California

Freedonia Group: Stay-at-Home Orders Driving DIY Home Improvement Activity

AGC: PPP Allowing Firms to Retain Workers Amid Declining Demand

Coronavirus Projected to Contract Remodeling Spending in a Majority of Major Metros in 2020

Economic Forecast: Dramatic Downturn in Remodeling Market

Market Expectations Drop Dramatically Due to Coronavirus, Houzz Finds

AGC: Impact of Coronavirus Causes Share of Firms Laying Off Employees to Increase

“Windy City Rehab” Stars Face Second Suit for Fraud and Shoddy Work

Work-Life Balance: Leveling the See-Saw

Houzz Launches Software Solution Houzz Pro

‘These Are Not Protocols, These Are Promises’: Ensuring Clients and Employees Stay Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic

Scheduling for Remodeling Leads

A Majority of Firms Expect Business to Return to Normal in Short Term, Fixr Report Finds

Better Jobsite Protection for Remodels

The Renovation Road to Downsizing

Market Outlook Remains Positive Among Remodelers and Contractors

Fixr Chart Visually Reimagines 2020 Cost vs. Value Report

Report: Maintenance Activity Strong Across Most Major Metros in January

RRI Projects Leaner, But Steady Growth in the Next Two Years

Survey: More Projects, Bigger Budgets Forecast for 2020

Metrostudy/Zonda Release Q4 2019 Residential Remodeling Index (RRI)

Houzz: Remodelers and Design-Build Firms Maintain Positive Outlook for 2020

Lawsuit Against “Windy City Rehab” Hosts Wants Show Pulled From TV

EPA Settles With ‘Rehab Addict,’ ‘Bargain Mansions’ Stars for Lead Paint Violations

HIRI: Project Planning, Home Improvement Spending Both Positive

Buildertrend: Ease of Communication During Projects Is Highly Important for Homeowners

The Deadline for the 2020 Remodeling 550 Has Been Extended

Survey: Budget Is the Biggest Worry and Source of Frustration for Remodelers

Home Depot Launches Pro Customer Delivery Center in Dallas

Creating the Ideal Customer Experience: Can You Hold a Candle to This?

IBS 2020: The Biggest Key to Growth Is Wanting to Take Business to the Next Level

What are the Key Trends in the 2020 Cost vs. Value Report?

Professionals Remain Confident in Renovation Market, Houzz Finds

LIRA Forecasts Slight Improvement in 2020 Outlook for Residential Remodeling

Houzz: Islands at the Center of Most Kitchen Renovations

Study: Majority of Homeowners Struggle to Fix Household Problems Without Google

Study: Contemporary and Farmhouse Home Styles in High Demand

Key Trends in the 2020 Cost vs. Value Report

2020 Cost vs. Value Report

Design Trends for 2020 and Beyond

The ‘Who’ of Remodeling

RRI Positive, But Projects Smaller Growth in Next Two Years

Entry-Level Capped Wood Composite Decking

Home Depot B2B Website on Pace to Onboard 1M Pros by End of Fiscal Year

Survey: Homeowners Planning More Kitchen and Bath Renovations

Showers Reign Supreme in Bathroom Renovations

Wayfair Professional Highlights Kitchen and Bath Renovation Trends

Blending in a Crooked Dormer

A Remodeler’s Haunted Houses

As Households Age, Emphasis on Accessibility Increases

LIRA Predicts Remodeling Market Will Stall in 2020

As Households Age, Emphasis on Accessibility Increases

Remodeling a Staircase

Home Depot Foundation Launches Operation Surprise

Expectations in Construction Sector Bounce Back for Q4, Houzz Finds

How to Celebrate a Significant Anniversary

Survey: Most Homeowners Want to Upgrade Their Homes

Remodeling Costs: Homeowner Perceptions vs. Reality

Do It Yourself or Destroy It Yourself?

Modernize: Homeowners Need Help Budgeting and Rely Heavily on Online Research

EPA Settles With Four Southern California Remodeling Firms Over Lead-Based-Paint Hazards

Remodeling Outlook Remains Positive Despite Expectations of Tight Housing Market, RRI Finds

REMODELING Announces Its Big50 Class of 2019

You Built It: A Classic Revival

Opening Up A Bearing Wall

Employee Benefits Offered by Remodeling Firms

Remodelers Rank Second in Consumer Complaints for Second Consecutive Year

LIRA Projects Steep Slowdown in Home Improvement Spending

Restoring a Gothic Porch

Change Over Time in the Construction Industry

Confidence in Home Renovation Market Mixed for Q3, Houzz Finds

Home Depot Expanding Partnership With Hover

Home Services Spending Per Household Increased in 2018, HomeAdvisor Finds

EPA and HUD Announce New Lead Dust Standards for Floors and Window Sills

Are Their Tails Glued to the Seats on the Bus?

Time Is Running Out to Register for the Remodelers Summit at a Discounted Rate

EPA and HUD Announce New Lead Dust Standards for Floors and Window Sills

How to Be a Good Leader

Implementation of Lead Action Plan Among EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Priority Areas

Sweeten Survey Finds Majority of Customers Have Positive Perceptions of General Contractors

Kitchen Remodel Spending Surged in 2018, Annual Houzz and Home Survey Finds

JCHS: Remodeling Spending Growth to Slow in Most Major Metros in 2019

Strong Economy Supports Remodeling Amid Slow Housing Turnover, RRI Finds

Is the Architect a Fit or Not?

Remodeling Marketplace Remodelmate Raises $525K

Survey: Majority of Homeowners Unprepared for Costs of Home Improvement Projects

Houzz: Home Renovation Pros Confident About Q2 Business Activity

A Pet Peeve Prevented

An Award Worth Winning

EPA Releases Status Report on Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures

Growing a Remodeling Business

Remodeling Industry in U.S. Expands Amid Lagging Homebuilding Industry

Navigating: The Crucial Middle Step in Design/Build

National Kitchen and Bath Association Projects K+B Market Size is $158.1B

Remodeling Outlook Remains Positive for 2019, RRI Finds

Register for the Top 10 New Home Design Trends for 2019 Webcast

Houzz Survey Finds Remodelers and Architects Are Cautiously Optimistic for 2019

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry Appoints David Pekel as CEO

The Deadline for the 2019 Remodeling 550 Has Been Extended

No Surprise: DIY Projects Most Likely to Fail

Nautical Things Happened to This Powder Room

Key Trends in the 2019 Cost vs. Value Report

Houzz Renovation Barometer Shows Mixed Expectations for First Quarter

Study Reveals DIY Projects Most Likely to Fail

Industrial Chic for a Traditional Row House

Editor’s Note: A Brand New Day

Fourth Quarter Market Outlook Weakens

JCHS Reports Over Half of U.S. Households Are Headed by Someone 50 or Older

Quarterly Houzz Barometer Finds Home Renovation Activity Keeps Pace in Q4

Fixing a Poorly Supported Beam

Saying ‘Egads!’ to Ego

Remodeling Is Trending Upwards Despite Challenges, Hanley Wood Exec Says

Rolling With the Punches

Remodelers’ Backlogs Down a Bit but Remain High, Survey Finds

REMODELING Announces Its Big50 Class of 2018

Got the Bureaucratic Blues? Here’s What Your Remodeler Peers Said About Pulling Permits

Here’s Why Most Top Contractors Offer Financing

Remodelers Ranked No. 2 in Consumer Complaints in 2017, CFA Finds

Remodelers Pile on HomeAdvisor Suit, Add Their Own Gripes About ‘Bogus’ Leads

LIRA Predicts 7% Rise in Remodeling Activity Into Q2 2019

The Renovation Projects Recognized at the 2018 Gold Nugget Awards

Remodeling Keeps Booming–Especially After Disasters–Annual Houzz and Home Survey Suggests

CEO of National Association of Remodeling Industry Resigns

Video Series: Curved Window-Wall Makeover

The Elephant in the Room

Former Professional Soccer Player Is Now a Remodeling Pro

Click Here to Enter the 2018 Remodeling Design Awards

Living In Place Institute, REMODELING Unite to Revise Cost vs. Value’s Universal Design Bathroom Project

Need to Squeeze a Work Space into a Client’s Home? Try These 5 Potential Rooms.

See How Childhood Memories of Pizza Influenced This Client’s Remodel

Nine Headstones and a Body Found in Two Remodeling Jobs

Proving Egress is Critical For Homeowners Who Are Finishing Their Basements

Introducing the 2018 Remodeling 550

RM550 Preview: Where Do 550 Members Call Home?

RM550 Preview: Average Job Values Sink, Total Jobs Rising for Full-Service Firms

Houzz Survey Shows Strong Optimism Among Remodelers, Architects

2018 RM550 Preview: Projected vs. Actual Revenue for Full-Service Firms

Biggest Replacement Contractors’ Revenue Climbs 41%: 2018 Remodeling 550 Preview

EPA Review Concludes Lead-Paint Rule Should Remain Unchanged

LIRA Points to 7.2% Rise in Remodeling Spending Through Spring 2019

Inspector General to Scrutinize EPA’s Lead-Paint Rule

EPA’s Inspector General to Examine Agency’s Handling of Lead-Paint Rule

Seen and Heard at JLC Live

Nominations Open for the 2018 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award

The Five Secrets to Success in a Service Business

New Poll Shows Remodeling Desires Remain Strong

This Chart Shows Our Cost vs. Value Report in a Whole New Light

550 Flashback: The Top 10 Replacement Contractors

550 Flashback: The Top 10 Full Service Firms

Metrostudy Brightens Its Remodeling Forecast for 2018 and Beyond

Five Signs Your Remodeling Business Is Spiraling Out of Control

It’s Time to Enter the 2018 Remodeling 550!

Tight Spaces: How Remodelers Renovate in a City

NAHB Names 2018 Homes for Life Award Winners

NAHB Remodelers Names New Chair

Sweeten Survey Reveals What Customers Look for (and Avoid) in a General Contractor

Building a Paradise by the Pool

What are You Most Thankful for This Holiday?

2018 Cost vs. Value Preview: How Costs Have Changed

Remodeling Work Is Speeding Up Nationwide, RRI Finds

HomeAdvisor Is Ramping Up Its Efforts to Recruit You

Manufacturers: If You’re Interested in Expanding, Consider Japan

5 Ways the House Tax Reform Plan Could Affect Remodelers

Manafort Spent Millions on Home Remodels

Handle These Five Headaches Before the Remodel

LIRA Estimates Industry Will Gain More Momentum in 2018

Saving Old Joists With Joist Caps

Meet the Winner and Finalists of the 2016 IMPACT Award

Développé-ing the Design of a In-Home Dance Studio

4 Key Ways Harvey Restoration Differs from Normal Jobs

Postmortem: 10 Lessons Remodelers Learned from Hurricane Sandy

Remodeling Activity Hits New High, Latest RRI Shows

It’s Not Too Late to Make These Summer Home Upgrades

What Professionals Say You Should Do to Your Home Prior to Vacation

Buildshop Launches All-In-One Construction App for Homeowners

Q2 LIRA Reports Healthy and Stable Industry Growth

Chicago Firm Provides Bedroom Makeovers for Boys Battling Immune Disease

Quarterly Houzz Renovation Barometer Introduces Project Backlog Index

Masonite Launches Service That Sells Custom Doors Direct to Pros

Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes

Five Laundry Room Remodel Must-Haves

NASCAR Champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. Drives Into His Own DIY Network Show

Introducing the 2017 Remodeling 550

Dreamstyle Remodeling Signs $10M Agreement with University of New Mexico

Seven Highlights from the 2017 Houzz & Home Survey

ORV Remodeling

Case Design Accepting Nominations for Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award

LIRA Indicates Slower Growth in Remodeling and Repair Spending

Attract Better Hires by Employing These Three Tips for Writing Want Ads

Georgia Contractor Learns Valuable Lessons After Face Off with Bulldog

Remodeled Rooms Offer Pure Entertainment

Remodelers, Home Improvement Firms Bullish Despite Headwinds, Survey Finds

Rhode Island Remodel Teaches Valuable Lesson in Troubleshooting and Customer Service

Naples Home Gets Modern and Masculine ‘Miami style’ Makeover

Smart Solutions for Small Homes

Metrostudy’s RRI Points to 4.4% Rise in Remodeling Activity This Year

Replacing Basement Windows

Insulating a Sunroom Floor

New Report Sheds Light on the Need for Accessible Housing and Policy Improvements

Waiting to Exhale

What Were Your Favorite Remodeling Topics in 2016?

Modernizing the Viking House

For Remodeling, It’s Up, Up, Up

Chris Risher and Jeremy Martin Are Pioneers With Purpose

What’s Your Winter Weather Strategy?

How Leo Lantz Streamlined Operations and Increased Sales

NARI: Post-Election, Stay The Course, Advocate, and Educate

Are You Up on the Latest in Online Home Services?

Remodeling Survey: A Majority of Remodelers Aren’t Prepared for Overtime Changes

Jef Forward Makes the Case for 3D Technology

Eight Cozy Bedrooms for Fall and Winter

Angie’s List 3Q: Net Loss of $16.8 M

The Remodeler’s Bookshelf

Scary Remodeling Stories

Your Scary Remodeling Stories, Just in Time for Halloween

2017 Outlooks for Housing and Remodeling

LIRA Predicts Continued Growth in Remodeling Spending

78% of Homeowners Aren’t Ready for Aging in Place

Brian Gottlieb on the Importance of a Strong Company Culture

Spin Your Sales Web With These Tech Tools

Home Improvement Requests to HomeAdvisor Spike in Matthew’s Wake

Chicagoland’s Menn Wins NAHB Remodeler of the Year

What Book Should Be on Every Remodeler’s Shelf?

The Lexus of Insulation

Sears Settles with EPA Over Lead-Safe Practices

Replacing Rotted Beams on a Seaside Condo

Erik Block on Meeting Unusual Design Requests

5 Ways to Leverage Web Technology for More Sales

What’s Your Scariest Remodeling Story?

Jack Crocker on the Challenges of Design and How to Adapt to Change

New Skin for an Oceanfront Dormer

Five Best Remodeling Big50 Bites, Just in Time for Labor Day

A Giant Growth Gap Separates Contractors from Remodelers

Who is The Best Sales Rep You Know?

Recovering from Disaster: How Did You Do It?

HGTV’s Scott McGillivray Favors Straight Talk Over Drama

Window Contractors, Looking to Grow Revenue? Time to Diversify

Remodelers (Still) Love Their Radios (in 2016)

Houzz Bathroom Report Sees Size and Style as Major Remodeling Drivers

Do You Listen to Music on Jobsites?

The Why and How of Maintaining Positive Remodeling Industry Relationships

How to Profit on a Big-Dollar Project When Regs Limit Your Deposit to $1,000

Two Secrets for a Successful Remodeling Business

The Remodelers Summit

Effective, Retrofit ERV

Graying Boomers Equal Green for Contractors

Double-Sided Containment Tape

When it Comes to Marketing Strategies, Think Big(50)

Five Pieces of Advice from 2016 Big50 Honorees

Scott Fitzgerald of Porchconversion.com Shares Sage Advice from Surrogate Grandfather

Andrew Lange of Drake Homes Discusses the Meaning of Servitude

Peter Di Natale Shares His Dad’s Words of WIsdom

Ben Trannel Discusses the 80/20 Principle of His Business Operations

Matt Millsap on the Best Business Advice He Has Ever Received

Big50 Data Points

Habitat House Part 2: The Energy Audit

Are We Giving Bad Advice?

LIRA Predicts Increased Remodeling Spending Through 2017

Bethesda Whole House Remodel is a Tale of Two Stories

The Pros — and Cons — of an Improving Economy

Rodent Proofing and Insulating a Wall From the Outside

Replacing an Underbuilt Foundation

Two Chicks, a Hammer, and a TV Show

REMODELING and Remodelers Advantage Team Up to Launch The Remodelers Summit

Famed Painted Lady Gets Modern Makeover

Supporting a Ledger From Above

On Site: Maine Island Foundation Rehab

Latest LIRA Projects Healthy Gains in Spending Growth

Gramercy Park Kitchen and Bath Remodel Puts Architect to the Test

Low Slope Roofing: Lessons Learned

Remodeling by Zip Code

A Tiny But Roomy Bathroom

New Orleans Contractor Breathes New Life into Historic Home

Exterior Details for a Modern Farmhouse

Latest RRI Shows No Slowdown for Remodeling Market

Living In Place Institute Celebrate Inaugural Class of CLIPP

It’s Time to Show Off and Enter the 2016 Remodeling Big50

Despite Lower 3Q Scores, Renovators Still Optimistic About the Market

Older Homeowners Provide New Opportunities

Why Remodelers and Social Media Websites Don’t Get Along

A Look Ahead: To Maintain Success, Plan for Innovation

Introducing the 2015 Remodeling 550

Fix Those Old WIndows

Making a Large Opening in a Narrow House

Coastal Atmosphere Inspires Master Bath Remodel

Remodeling Projects Earn Recognition at Gold Nugget Awards

Easy Solutions for Homeowners’ Shoulda, Coulda, Wouldas

JCHS Projects Spending for Home Improvement to Accelerate

Home for Life 2015 Launches; Virtual Tour Shows Top Remodeling Trends for Boomers

Kukun Platform Launches with Online Project Estimates

Angie’s List Names New CEO

Declare Your Financial Independence with These 3 Growing Markets

Tarping and Taping

Brewer, Maine Multifamily Shoots for Passive House

Florida ‘Fixer-Upper’ Sells for $12M

OSHA Official Outlines New Policies, Age-Old Concerns

What You Missed: Remodeling Leadership Conference Day 1

Repairing and Replacing Sheet Siding

Amazon Launches Home Services Marketplace

Home Health Expert to Speak at RMLC

For New England Contractors, Spring Promises a Crush of Repair Jobs

Retrofitting New Windows In An Older House – Part 2

March 2015 Letters

Retrofitting New Windows In An Older House – Part 1

Wood Decks Still a Top Value

Island House Makeover: Re-Framing the Roof

Removing & Replacing Strip Flooring

Bosch SDS-Plus Mortar Knives

A Flush-Framed Floor to Maximize Space

Remodelers’ Favorite Hand Tools

Tradesmen’s Favorite Hand Tools

ZipWall ZipFast Reusable Barrier Panels

Making Sense of Markup

25 Cool New Tools from STAFDA

Big-Ticket Remodeling Activity Grows 3.3% in 3Q

Replacing a Screened Porch with a Four-Season Sunroom

To the Lighthouse

That’s About the Size of It

Big-Ticket Remodeling Activity Grows 4.3% in 2Q

Former Armstrong Cabinets Relaunched in New Echelon, Advanta Brands

Missing the Mark? Smallest Companies Have No Logo

Product of the Day: Milwaukee Tool Jobsite Backpack

Reclaimed Wood Walls – 3 Tips for Installing

Four Common Delusions Among Contractors

Why Roofers Should Care About Online RRP Training

Are You Pinteresting?

Remodeling 550 Deadline Extended

Remodeling Reality Shows by the Numbers

Critics’ Choice: Three Real-Life Remodelers Review Three Reality TV Shows

Reality Shows Distort Client Relations—Here’s How to Change Channels

How to add curb appeal

Enter the Remodeling 550—It’s Time!

Window Market Up; Modest for Replacement

Recent Move-Ins Generated $18B in Home Improvement Spending in 2013—Study

‘Yelp Trial’ Injunction and Retrial Denied in Case’s Final Conclusion

Remodeling’s Big50 Class of 2014 Revealed

It’s Time to Enter the Remodeling 550

When It Comes to Asking Clients for a Deposit–Some Advice

It’s Time: Enter the Remodeling 550

Enter the Remodeling 550 Now

EPA Expands Oversight of Lead-Paint Rule

Financing–It’s Back

Is Flood Insurance Your Problem?

Reviews That Launched ‘Yelp Trial’ Pulled

One contractor’s online review mess

Rinnai Hybrid Tank-Tankless Water Heater

Negative Online Review Lawsuit Under Way

Negative Online Review Lawsuit Back in Court

Houston “Extreme Makeover” House For Sale — and Marked Down

Begin Business Budgeting With the Personal

Tips for Finding Strong Keywords for Your Website

No Work; Now What? Winans Shows the Way

OSHA Stirs up Some Dust With Its Crystalline Silica Rulemaking

Creating an Office Document? Stop Trying to Make It Perfect

Prospects Want a Price Breakdown? Here’s What to Do

Marketing is a War Zone. Do You Have the Tools You Need to Survive?

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2014 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Level Entry: A Call for Industry Standards in Remodeling

One Family Business, Two Divisions, and a Revenue Problem. What to Do?

3 Financial Myths That Compromise a Contractor’s Long Term Success

Trick Question: Which Matters More, Sales or Marketing?

Why Contractors Need Facebook

You’ve Just Fired Someone. Now What?

Current State of the RRP Rule–an EPA Performance Report Card

In Email Marketing, How Good Should Your Results Be? Here Are 5 Benchmarks

Renovating for Multiple Generations? Beware of Surprise Needs

New Service Adds Remodeling Performance Insurance to Typical Online Tools

What Last Words of Management Advice Would You Give?

Replacing the Trim Around a Classic Doorway

Building a Double Winder Stair

Build Compliance Into Your Benchmarking

Key Remodeling Index Rises Again in 3Q

To Maximize Profitability, Track Labor Utilization Rates

Restoring Coca-Cola Co. Founder Asa Candler’s Early 1900s Mansion

Overcoming Nerves to Get the Profits You Deserve

Familiarity Breeds Content (or How to Create Loyalty With Your Remodeling Clients)

Take Two Paths to Profit via Social Media

McCadden: Benchmarks, Unlike Yardsticks, Don’t Always Measure Up

How a Shoe Seller Can Help Your Team Work Better

Breithaupt: For Remodelers, Planning and Pictures Go Hand-in-Hand

Missouri Firm Pays $30,000 to Settle Lead-Paint Charge

What to Put on a Lead Sheet: Two Experts’ Advice

Winans: To Win Sales, Ask a Client ‘What Do You Do?’

How to Increase Video Exposure Without Breaking the Bank

Know Your State’s Rules Regarding Interns

Gypsum Prices on the Rise, Again

WI, FL Remodeling Projects Win Home for Life Awards

Make To-Do Lists Your Top Priority

Chattanooga Man Named NAHB Remodeler of the Year

When Your Clients Need Universal Design, Blame the House

Can Your Staff Answer Yes to These 6 Questions?

Are You Going to Court, or Courting Disaster?

In-Bound Marketing Software Helps Nurture Potential Clients

Clients Are the Main Attraction at Remodeling Street Fair

Monthly Giveaways Promote Company’s Range of Services

Exhibit Hall Opens During Second Day of 2013 Remodeling Show

LIRA Predicts Slight Slowdown in Major Remodel Work

Improve Your Profits by Tracking Labor Utilization

Trimaco’s Old School Heavyweight Butyl Drop Cloths

Installing Full-Frame Replacement Windows

Leads for the Asking: Building Referral Business

Should You Pursue Time and Materials Deals? No.

How Using Core Values as a Touchstone Leads to Profits

Get Your Projects Into Clients’ Hands

One Remodeler’s Home Tour Brings in Leads

Growing Entry Door Market Embraces Sophisticated Products

Technology Shortcuts: Make Your Devices Work for You

Zappos Tells Remodelers How to Deliver the Wow

What Defines a Great Leader?

On-Boarding Process Helps Sales Team Succeed

Editorial: Your Actions, Your Word, Your Brand

Remodeling, Big50 Have New LinkedIn Groups

Consistency Creates More Sales

Remodelers Expect an Even Better 2014; New Forecast Suggests Why

Google to Those in Need: Help Is on the Way

2013 Remodeling 550 Data Shows Remodelers Are Optimistic

You’ve Already Got Your Best Source for Leads

To Beat the Competition, First Get to Know Them

Seller’s Market: In the Hiring Race, Today’s Sales Candidates Are in the Driver’s Seat

What’s the Ultimate Goal for Home Improvement Websites?

Prepare for an Onslaught of Web-Based Price-Estimating Services

Don’t Be Afraid to Attempt Geothermal Projects

Why Equity Is Key for Growing Your Business

Do’s and Dont’s of QR Codes

Porch.com Joins Online Home Improvement Race

7 Must-Dos (and 7 Reasons Why) for Future Remodeling Success

Will Google’s New Site Help or Hurt the Remodeling Industry?

How to Get Paid for Your Work

What Do You Think of Yourself?

Is He Really a Lead Carpenter?

Maybe It’s Time for More Regulation and Disclosure Requirements

Drop the Discounts: Freebies Drive Up Value of Services

Married…With Business

Green Alliance

So You Want to Build Your Company on Referrals …

5 Questions to Ask Clients at the Start of a Bathroom Job

Diversify Your Sales Team to Reach Diverse Prospect Pool

An Ominous Warning for National Preparedness Month

Four Seasons Sunroom Group Aims to Build a National Remodeling Organization

2013’s Remodeling 550 Group Predicts Robust Growth This Year

New Law Requires NJ Contractors Wear a Badge

Ways for Remodelers to Create Wealth During Retirement

Remodeling Company Gives Exterior Division Another Chance

Why Lousy Homes Mean Great Prospects for You

How to Delegate to Grow Your Business

NY, NJ Keep Up Pressure on Rogue Contractors

Home Depot to Celebrate the Pro on Aug. 27-28

Houzz Launches Pro Center

Avoid These Three Selling Mistakes To Increase Lead Conversion

The $4.7 Million Client

REMODELING 550 List for 2013

Build an Organization Manual and Increase Profits

This ‘Probability Matrix’ Can Help You Meet Your Goals

2013 Remodeling 550 Full Service Remodelers

Focus Your Culture on Service Excellence

Remodeling Set for Best Year Since ’05, Metrostudy Predicts

Angie’s List Seeks Bigger Middleman Role in Client-Remodeler Relations

Homeowners Make 2013 the Year of the Remodeler

What’s at Stake in the Biggest Lead-Paint Trial Ever

Commercial Projects Provide Lessons in Project Management

What Daily Information Do Replacement Contractors Need To Ensure Their Business Is Thriving?

Your Worst Construction Mistake Probably Wasn’t This Bad

Letter 4: Speaking up for the Lead Paint Rule as a Best Practice

Put Clients at Ease by Introducing Them to the Funk Chart

Letter 2: Lead-Paint Rule Is Proof of Federal Micromanagement

Letter 3: Lead-Paint Rule Should Consider the Small Shop

Minnesotan Launches Campaign Against Home-Flippers’ ‘Predatory Remodeling’

Review Response

Hiring’s New Rules

Home for Life Returns

When You Begin Looking for Workers, Turn on the Remote

The One Way To Resolve Remodelers’ Hiring Woes

Where and How To Look for a Good Hire

Tips for Would-Be Remodelers

January Court Date Set for Suit Over Negative Online Review

A Historic Building Gets an Energy Upgrade

Here’s a Simple Way To Track Lead Sources

Help Is on the Way: Create Some Breathing Room by Hiring an Intern

Waterlogged: Flood Insurance Relief Short-Lived

The Ticking Clock: How Long Do You Have To Sell a Job in One Visit?

How To Recognize the Traits of the Price-Driven Consumer

Exit Planning: Creating a Methodical Plan for a Successful Sale

Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?

NAHB to Critic: We’re Right for Wanting Lead-Paint Rule Reform

New Jersey May Mandate That Remodelers Wear I.D. Badges

Why the Lead-Paint Rule Is Like ‘Saving Private Ryan’

A Guide for Remodelers To Choose Project Management Software

Problem Solver: Comprehensive Universal Design Checklist

Letter to the Editor: Why NAHB, Inhofe Are Wrong About Lead-Paint Rule

Letter to the Editor: You’re Wrong About the Lead-Paint Rule

How To Manage Three Branches Located 230 Miles Apart

Having Trouble Finding Workers? Here’s One Reason Why

Serving Existing Clients and Cultivating New Ones

Retreat to Rejuvenate: Why Annual Retreats Are Good for Your Company

Check the Mail: New Direct-Mail Options

Fall Protection: Residential Roofers an OSHA Priority

Stop Losing Money on Change Orders

More Outdoors: Increased Interest in Outdoor Living

Marketing Pre-Purchase Consultation to Real Estate Agents

Creating a Strategic Plan for Aggressive Growth

One Way to Boost Sales Closing

Casing the State: What To Consider When Expanding Your Business to Another State

NAHB Remodeling Leader Presses EPA Chief on Lead-Paint Rule

Clients Appreciate Extra Carpenter Hours for Finishing Touches

The Key To Converting Web Leads? Rapid Response

More Than Just Vinyl: Upsell the Insulation in Insulated Vinyl Siding

Six Tips to Better Advertising for Remodelers

Cloud Control: Access to Project Info Made Easy

Central Vac

Repairing a Greek Revival Column

Fix Lead-Paint Rule, NAHB Remodelers’ Chief Urges House Panel

Why Some of Your Measuring Sticks May Need Updating

House Bill Seeks To Revise Lead-Paint Rule

Letter to the Editor: It’s Time To Scrap the Lead-Paint Rule

Benchmark Your Company Against the Big50’s Numbers

Tips for Subcontractor Success

Bruce Case’s RMLC Takeaways

Don’t Compete — Differentiate

‘Sales Hunter’ Tells RMLC 2013 Attendees: Sales Is Leadership

Profit in the Modern World

Who Will Rate the Raters?

Your Team: Is There Trust?

Safety Update to NARI’s Code of Ethics

Illinois Remodeler Wins Fred Case Entrepreneurship Award

Houzz Doubles the Number of Pro Category Listings

Embrace These Five Traits for Professional and Personal Success

Differentiate or Die

To Get Business, Focus on Relevance and Quality

Community Service: Helping Local Fire Departments Train Firefighters

Big-Ticket Remodeling Activity Up 1.1% in 1Q: Metrostudy

Requiem for a Brand

Playing by the Rules: Subcontractor Agreement

Answer This Question to Define Your Marketing Theme

Utility Energy-Efficiency Programs to Double by 2025

Smart SEO Drives Potential Clients to Your Website

How Online Reviews Affect Search Engine Optimization

The Basics of Online Review Sites

Visual Aides: How to Present Design Ideas

Friendly Recommendation: The Next Wave of Online Review Sites

Despite Fake Online Reviews, Consumers Are Still Believers

Angie’s: A Remodeler’s Friend or Foe?

Online Review Sites: Necessary? Evil?

All Together Now: Providing Seminars About Multigenerational Living

Know The Rules Regarding Overtime Pay

The Webs They Weave: What Norman Rockwell Can Teach You About Angie’s List

Deselect Low-Value Tasks to Deliver Better Customer Service

25 Remodelers Win NARI Design Awards

Don’t Delegate Sales Early On

Getting Past Consumers’ Hesitancy to Buy

Roadside Attraction

Getting Into Insurance Work

X-Ray Vision

Remodeling Contracts: Who Bears the Cost of Correcting Hidden Defects?

High-Tech Imagers Allow Remodelers to Perform Diagnostics Without Damage

Air Sealing Recessed Lights

Preconstruction Meeting a Key Element to a Successful Remodeling Job

Year of the House: Remodeling Magazine on CNN

Don’t Cut Historic Timbers

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Learn From Others’ Experiences

Find Out What You’re Good at To Build a Stronger Business

Act Responsibly: Spray Polyurethane Foam Installation Requires Care

NARI Member Survey Reveals Industry Trends

Stake Your Claims: Planning for the Bad Stuff Is Good Business

DIY Declining as Homeowners Look to Hire Professional Remodelers

RRI Forecast: Nearly One-Third of U.S. Markets Will See Remodeling Prospects Top ’07 Peak

Business How-To: Measure and Analyze Leads

NAHB Cost of Doing Business Survey Finds Remodelers’ Numbers Fall Short of Ideal

Latest Hanley Wood Index Points to Steady Growth for Remodeling Through 2013

Limiting Waste and Encouraging Success the UPS Way

Oregon Remodeler Believes Immigration Reform Will Help the Remodeling Industry

How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference in Your Business

Fourth Quarter 2012 Highest RMI since Q1 2004

Harvard Joint Center Releases ‘U.S. Housing Stock: Ready for Renewal’ Report

NAHB Forecasts Steady Improvement for Remodeling Sector

2013 Cost vs. Value Report

Making a New Year’s Resolution: Remodel!

Update: Virginia Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court’s Ruling to Have Portions of Negative Online Reviews Removed

REMODELING Magazine’s Favorite Quotes of 2012

Case Study: Neil Kelly Home Performance Division

Coming to Grips With Hurricane Sandy

The Long Hello: The Value of Connecting With Consumers Long Before They Are Ready to Buy

The Sum of Their Parts: Traits of a Successful Remodeling Company Owner

15 Most Popular REMODELING Facebook Posts of 2012

Hanley Wood Q3 2012 RRI: Remodeling & Replacement Projects Continue to See Gains

Granny’s Out Back: Could Prefab Structures Affect the Universal Design Remodeling Market?

Counteracting Client Fatigue During the Project

Power of Suggestion: Remodelers Manage Service Referral Requests in Many Ways

NACRA: New Industry Association Takes Shape

Trash Talk: How to Set up a Jobsite Recycling Program

What the Updated International Energy Conservation Code Means for You

Small Size No Cover Against Lead-Safe Renovation Enforcement

Major Modifications: Customizing Microsoft Access for the Remodeling Process

Hand Up: The Process of Seeking a Mentor

Selling Against Type: Think Women Can’t Sell Remodeling? Think Again

Postmortem: 10 Lessons Remodelers Learned From Hurricane Sandy

On Call: What to Do When a Hurricane Hits

On Call: What to Do When a Hurricane Hits

How You Can Make Houzz.com Work for Your Company

Robust Improvement for Housing Is Lifting Economic Growth

Kitchen and Bath Trends: Subway Style Tile

Hire Education: Steps to Hiring Your First Employee

Main Attraction: A Remodeler Sets up a Branch Office in the Location He Eventually Wants to Retire To

Talk of the Town: How Free Publicity Is Raising the Profile of a Young Remodeling Company

Mutual Benefit: Connecting With Real Estate Agents

Survey: Remodelers, Builders Optimistic About Housing Market, Economic Growth

Deeper Insight: Working With a Registered Nurse on Aging-in-Place Projects

NAHB: Remodeling Market Index Back to 2005 Levels

Habitat for Humanityís ReStores: A Better Option than the Landfill

LIRA: Remodeling Activity to Increase Significantly in 2013

LIRA: Remodeling Activity to Increase Significantly in 2013

FNC’s Residential Price Index Shows Increasing Home Prices

5 Questions for Scott Frey, Frey Construction & Home Improvement

Tips for Capturing Universal Design/Aging-in-Place Leads

Donít Be a Liar: How to Communicate Clearly With Clients & Avoid Misleading Proposals

About the Remodeling Design Awards 2012

Trend Watch: The Return of Luxury

Slipping In a Structural Ridge

The 2012 Replacement 100

Five Questions for Rob Morris, President, Morris-Day Design & Build

NARI & NAHBR Stance on RRP Opt-Out Provision

Window & Door Sales Seen Heading Up

How To: Get the Best Pricing From Suppliers

Remodeling Work on Loan: Foreclosure Repair Program for Remodelers

Greening in Place: How Aging in Place and Energy Efficiency Go Hand in Hand

Multiple Marketing Media, One Message

Tightening Up a Two-Family House

Expanding a Kitchen

The 2012 Remodeling 550: Our Annual List of the Largest Companies in the Nation

Get Onboard: A Checklist to Help New Hires Succeed

2012 Remodeling 550: Replacement Contractors List

2012 Remodeling 550: Full-Service Remodeling Companies List

2012 Remodeling 550: Franchise Companies List

Two Indicators Forecast a Slight Surge in Remodeling Activity Into 2013

Ethical Association Gap: Why are the remodeling associations in favor of the RRP opt-out?

Industry Education Could Alleviate Hiring Paradox

Aluminum Steeple

Remodeling On the Road: Moen

Channel Surfing: Make Your Company a Place People Want to Experience Over and Over Again

Jeff Kann, president of Houseworks, Answers Five Questions About His Career

One-Hour Upgrades: Easy Exterior Projects for Big Impact

How-To: Tips for Creating an Effective Customer-Service Survey

Anatomy of a Tweet

Game Changer: Design Center Does More Than Just Streamline Selections

Don’t Make a Gender Blunder: Tips for Selling to Women

John Rusk, Rusk Renovations, Talks Renovating NYC Apartments

Controlling Whole-House Remodeling Costs

RetroTreads Hardwood Stair Treads

Supporting a Brick Chimney With Structural Steel

Post Haste: Facebook Posting Tips for Remodelers

Significant Differences: Remodeling vs. Insurance Restoration

Remodeling Marketing Index Adjusts Downward, Future Activity Steady