22 years ago I joined NARI, because the company I worked for was a member. The company owner was NARI president and I went to meetings. Just before the Christmas holiday my boss skipped town …

or at least on Cape Cod!
By John Clark- Cape Cod Kitchen and Bath
One way to be sure you are selecting a craftsman of quality to work on your home, is to look behind the scenes. …

A train wreck waiting to happen-
By Paul Lesieur  Minneapolis Remodeler
The remodeling industry is a wild and varied culture, you have Mom and Pop companies that do very well and much larger and more highly leveraged …

Be a target
by Paul Lesieur
Today I had a conversation with a friend about marketing, we’re remodel contractors so we know when things are working, or not. But we hardly ever know why. Our conclusions are …

Change orders or Pocket Change?
Written by Mike Frost
Understanding CHANGE ORDERS, sometimes called CHANGE REQUESTS or ADDITIONAL WORK ORDERS is not difficult and is a must for any homeowner contemplating a remodeling project. Not realizing how …

Aging remodel contractor.
Paul Lesieur, CAPS
This little article is being brought back because Kelly Morisseau, a designer friend of mine emailed and told me I should be using my Universal Design skills more. The Baby Boomers …