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It's as clear as the eye can see: the sea of disgruntled customers after a remodeling project. Like television meteorologists, we as remodelers should forecast the remodeling process in terms that customers can understand.
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If you are looking to remodel your kitchen, then it's important to know where to start so that you don't get overwhelmed. In order to do a kitchen remodel, you should determine exactly how much you want to spend and what you are interested in remodeling. Are you just going to replace a few appliances or are you going to go all out and replace everything in your kitchen? This is the first step to remodeling. Read on to learn more...
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Retirement. Most remodelers are too busy running jobs to even think about it. Or they love their work so much that they can't imagine a time when work might be replaced by leisure activities. Either way, your body may not allow you to work forever. The smart thing to do is to plan for a life after remodeling. The sooner you start planning to retire, the sooner you will have the option. And it's never too early or too late to begin.
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A bit of education can go a long way toward giving clients the confidence to proceed with their project, with you as the trusted authority to guide them through it.
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Despite the role of technology in improved communication, design, and all types of documentation, most remodeling contractors are still challenged by computer hardware and software.
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Employees and customers respond well to compliments and handwritten notes. Anonymous gifts, especially to those in need, will bring you great joy. Give, because you can.
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Remodeling Magazine staff selects the best new tools. For effective jobsite clean-up in a small package, try the 2,200 psi Ultra Compact Pressure Washer (model HU80520), available exclusively at The Home Depot. The machine features a 11/8-inch tubular roll cage that protects the Q45 Briggs and Stratton gas engine.
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Remodeling job shadows can be particularly engaging — and eye-opening — for kids who enjoy working with their hands but have had little exposure to the building trades.
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Owners of remodeling companies commonly employ one of three exit strategies: close the company and live off well-invested profits; hire a general manager and work part time; or sell the company outright, either to employees or to an outside buyer.
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David Edwards, the owner of this house, is a contractor who specializes in remodeling houses using green principles. He designed a second story to double the square footage of the 1950s ranch house, applying the same “value engineering” he uses for his clients.
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Doing their part to close the 'green gap'; remodelers tap into growing number of resources -- some of them free -- to make the move into green remodeling.
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Craftspeople by nature and salespeople by necessity, many remodelers believe that their company's good work will speak for itself, convincing smart prospects to work with them.
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