Recently added articles from Professional Remodeler:
An era of upheaval.
Oct 01, 2009 ... By Paul Deffenbaugh, Editorial Director We are in a transition period between two historical eras. We're in the waning days of the Industrial Revolution and the start of a new age. We don't have the perspective to know what to name this new age, but many have taken to calling it ...
Radical discounting is business suicide.
Oct 01, 2009 ... By Wendy A. Jordan, Contributing Editor Can remodeling contractors survive a strategy of radical discounting? -- Kitchen and bath designer, California The short answer is no. If you slash prices deeply to generate business, you may see success in the ...
Pellet fireplace shipments up 161%.
Oct 01, 2009 ... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor While gas-burning products continue to represent the largest number of fireplace products shipped to retailers in the U.S. (1,017,000), pellet stoves and inserts and other biomass-burning fireplaces saw a 161 percent spike in shipments (141,000) ...
Spray-foam segment to expand through 2013.
Oct 01, 2009 ... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor The "U.S. Foamed Plastic Demand" report from market research firm Freedonia Group says spray-foam insulation in residential homes will grow 2.8 percent annually. Slightly better growth is expected for foamed flexible urethane products ...
Use abandoned phone numbers to boost business.
Oct 01, 2009 ... By Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor The first thought most business owners have when they hear the term "acquisition" is money. They think it takes a large financial investment to get the job done. While this can be the case when purchasing a well-run, profitable business, some ...