As many as 36 million homeowners could be planning to renovate their homes in the next 12 months, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Home exterior or yard renovations such as driveways, decks, patios, pools, landscaping or fencing are the most popular option, followed by new flooring and new windows, roofing or siding. “With more homeowners deciding […]

Having respect for clients and showing it are two very different things. Having respect for another is simply recognizing they are valuable. Showing respect puts that recognition into action! Here is a simple plan for business success: 1. Have respect for clients; 2. Show respect for clients; 3. Repeat continuously; 4. Earn customer loyalty, and; […]

This is the story of a “virtual” world called the Internet, where all the individuals and businesses who buy from us live. It is a busy place. The people there constantly communicate, socialize and share their lives with one another. They find direction, answers to questions and solutions for problems. They learn everything from how to […]

May is National Home Remodeling Month, and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers just released a survey on the most popular remodeling jobs by its members. Remodelers report that kitchen and bathroom projects remain the most popular, and that home owners’ No. 1 motivation for remodeling was to upgrade to newer, better features. […]

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) third-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) data of current and future remodeling business conditions indicated strong growth in the third quarter of 2014 with a rating of 6.41. Quarter-over-quarter increases are evident in all sub-components measuring remodeling activity, according to NARI. This is the second quarter of growth […]

In line with the slow recovery of the overall housing market, the home remodeling industry is expected to continue its path of moderating growth, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA). The report, done by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, projects annual growth in […]

There is a growing trend in the remodeling marketplace. Homeowners are purchasing new doors and windows with the primary goal to improve the look and style of the homeowner’s architectural fashion sense.

The biggest challenge for remodeling companies, including door and window dealers, is lead generation. In a recent webinar, “Turning Data into Dollars,” offered by Tim Musch, director of business for MarketSharp, 75 percent of remodelers said consistent lead generation was a top concern. Additionally, 13 percent said closing sales, 5 percent said production issues and […]

Vibrant, energetic colors is one of the top remodeling trends seen in 2014, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) in its Member Profile Study data. This year, design experts agree it’s all about color and creating contrasts, from pairing classic with contemporary styles to infusing touches of color into the timeless […]

Are you in distress or dancing this spring? “Mayday” is a call for help internationally recognized by mariners and aviators as the signal there is a life-threatening emergency. The cry of “Mayday” has saved the lives of many and been the final words of others. “May Day,” on the other hand, is a celebration of […]