Recently added articles from Qualified Remodeler:
What Makes Green -- Green?(Column)
May 01, 2009 ... What Makes Green -- Green? By Michael Menn AIA, CGR, CAPS Architects and designers across the country are finding at least some "greener" pastures despite the lowest consumer confidence in several decades. To be successful in an increasingly competitive world, ...
How to Fight Greenwashing: Ignore It.(Column)
May 01, 2009 ... How to Fight Greenwashing: Ignore It By John D. Wagner, CGR The Ritz-Carlton chain counts among its properties many hotels that most of us couldn't afford without the help of the PowerBall Lottery. So you'd think they would spare no expense when training their ...
Remodeling from the Inside Out.(Feature)
May 01, 2009 ... Remodeling from the Inside Out By Patrick L. O'Toole How a well-designed pool can unify new spaces while functioning in several capacities from the aesthetic to the recreational Whether you are standing in the master suite, the screen porch or sitting in ...
The Power of E-newsletters.(Feature)
May 01, 2009 ... The Power of E-newsletters By Patrick L. O'Toole A well-crafted, informative e-mail newsletter can keep your company top-of-mind with past, current and future customers and anyone else that you meet Phoenix -- Linda Minde, co-owner of Tri-Lite Builders, ...
Raising the Roof.(Feature)
May 01, 2009 ... Raising the Roof By Rob Fanjoy Even in a downturn, roofing manufacturers are looking up It would be easy to get depressed with the current state of the building industry, with most segments considering themselves lucky to be looking at stagnant growth. But ...
Pickup Power Trains.(Feature)
May 01, 2009 ... Pickup Power Trains By Curt Bennink Tips on selecting the right pickup for your business We always say you should job rate your truck," says Joe Veltri, director of Dodge Trucks, Chrysler. "Make sure you know exactly what you use the truck for, not just on ...
Selecting Bathroom Faucets.(Feature)
May 01, 2009 ... Selecting Bathroom Faucets By Jodi Tramontin, CKD, CBD Make no selection based on looks alone The style of faucet you select will have a significant impact on how your client's bathroom will look, and how your fixtures will function. There are two main ...
Deck design tips and tricks.(Feature)
May 01, 2009 ... Deck design tips and tricks By Jon Minnick Adding levels, changing board angles and using different board colors can add interest to a deck As outdoor living continues to be a big part of home ownership, deck design is changing the landscape of many ...
Outdoor space: Never an afterthought.(Feature)
May 01, 2009 ... Outdoor space: Never an afterthought By Kenneth W. Betz The best outdoor living spaces are part of a home's design from day one The outdoor living spaces of the NeMo -- or New Modern -- house in Winter Park, Fla., are hardly afterthoughts. Nor was the ...
DPW Solar Racking Systems.(Feature)
May 01, 2009 ... DPW Solar Racking Systems Qualified Remodeler readers have chosen DPW Solar Racking Systems as the 'Remodelers' Choice' product for May. This product generated the highest amount of requests in the January issue. Solar products are still growing in use in the ...
The Moon Shot Approach.(Editorial)
May 01, 2009 ... The Moon Shot Approach By Patrick O'Toole In Richmond, Va., I met a remodeler who told me about his plan for a new way of designing and building room additions. The company's goal, he said, was to create a process by which one- or two-story room additions could be ...
A Bill of Rights -- Not a Bill of Goods.(Column)
May 01, 2009 ... A Bill of Rights -- Not a Bill of Goods By Kenneth W. Betz Florida remodeler is upfront with potential clients about what they have a right to expect A customer bill of rights is one of the elements of William J. Varian's presentation to new clients, but ...
Rational Expectations.(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Rational Expectations By Patrick L. O'Toole About 20 years ago in an 8 a.m. economics class in Oxford, Ohio, a teacher on loan from the University of Chicago pitched the concept of rational expectations to a group of less than eager students. By less than eager, I ...
Working with Internet-based Leads.(Column)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Working with Internet-based Leads By David Lupberger With business getting harder and harder to find, you should be leveraging every appropriate marketing opportunity you can find. Referrals are always best, but with the market downturn, there are fewer and fewer ...
Kitchen Design's New Basics.(Feature)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Kitchen Design's New Basics By Patrick L. O'Toole Seeking a more understated aesthetic, clients stay focused on quality and value With bright white subway-tile-covered walls, and an ebony-stained limestone countertop to match similarly stained oak ...
Buyers Want Substance.(Feature)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Buyers Want Substance By Kenneth W. Betz Homeowners are pragmatic but won't settle for second-rate Kitchen appliances continue to evolve as new improved technologies are introduced, but functionality and form are more important than ever to homeowners who ...
Keys to Designing Shower Systems.(Feature)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Keys to Designing Shower Systems By Lisa Loushin, CKD Think about where to place the shower, the number of users and their varying heights Not everyone wants to dump their tub for a shower, but we are finding that more and more homeowners want the instant ...
Double Cutlery Tray from Keystone Wood Specialties.(Feature)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Double Cutlery Tray from Keystone Wood Specialties Qualified Remodeler readers have chosen the Double Cutlery Tray as the 'Remodelers' Choice' product for April. This product generated the highest amount of requests in the November issue. Limited kitchen space can be ...
Every Dollar Counts, Now More Than Ever.(Column)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Every Dollar Counts, Now More Than Ever By Rick Dudley A proven model to help you weather the storm If you are closing more jobs then ever at the same price level as last year then skip this column. Customers still have the itch to improve their ...
Think About Yourself First When Considering a Franchise.(Feature)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Think About Yourself First When Considering a Franchise By Christopher M. Grandpre Make sure you explore your options thoroughly before making a commitment Every day I spend significant time on the phone, exchanging e-mails or speaking in person with ...