A high-resolution point-and-shoot camera doesn't make you a photographer any more than your client's socket set makes them a remodeler. Hire a pro to capture your hard work in high-end photography. More
Insulation, window upgrades, and solar panels lead the way for this condo homeowner's goal of an energy-efficient home. More
Built Right Renovations uses this checklist as a customer service tool to help homeowners identify where they can save energy ó and money ó and to help position the remodeler as an expert. More
Low cost and high curb appeal yield a strong return-on-investment for the new category. More
Are 2-D bar codes the next marketing frontier for remodelers? Some companies are already using them in their advertising. More
Selling sustainability is usually best done up front and not presented in terms of ROI but in terms of home comfort and safety, and indoor air quality. More
Sagging home prices, tight credit, and consumer indecision trumped lower construction costs, sending the cost-to-value ratio to its lowest level in a decade. More
Upscale consumers know it's a great time to buy property and remodel, but they are being more picky and want more for their money. More
Three remodelers talk about how they are using the Cost vs. Value Report differently since the recession. More