Based on an early 2017 survey, homeowners are projecting a higher than average spend on renovation projects. More than half of homeowners stated they plan to spend money on updating their homes. 42% intend to spend $5,000 or more, and 23% plan to spend at least $10,000. Below are some key statistics from the report.
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For most homeowners, windows are a necessary component in home design. In the past, they have been more of an afterthought than a feature. Windows have evolved into a prominent visual and functional portion of a home’s design. Below are some trends that customers are looking for today to improve the functionality and aesthetics in
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The International Surface Event debuted today’s newest trends and important opportunities for remodelers to upsell their customers when it comes to flooring. Here’s what’s new and what to upsell: Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and wood plastic composite were true stars. LVT isn’t new but the technology continues to advance with high-definition printing, and engineered-in-register embossing
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The winter months may not seem like the ideal season for taking on outdoor projects. Remodeling.hw.net offers these benefits from the client’s point of view for renovating during the winter months: Contractors have more availability during the winter and have flexibility in their schedules. Prices for contractors tend to hit an all time high in
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Solar and energy efficiency projects are on the rise, and so are the number of people needing financing for these projects. As a contractor, it’s particularly important to understand the different financing options available to offer your customers. Here are a couple questions to ask yourself about the financing programs you’re offering (or going to
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Renovating a kitchen can be very stressful for people. Most often they lose the ability to use their appliances and that means eating lots of take out, which gets old and expensive fast! Here are a few tips to help your customer save time and money (and stay sane) during a kitchen home improvement project:
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Don’t let the winter months slow down your business. Particularly, attic insulation projects are a big win for you and your customers. These two facts together can help keep your crew busy and the phones ringing in the next few months: About 90% of U.S. homes are under-insulated. The return on investment for the homeowner
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The new generation of home buyers is requiring healthier, more sustainable homes. HVAC technology is advancing very quickly and focuses on convenience as well as user experience and quality. More users want to be able to connect to their homes remotely as well as have their systems be smart enough to learn their living habits
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Americans are spending more time in the kitchen – cooking, eating and socializing – than ever before. According to realtor.com, “the kitchen has become the most valuable room in real estate.” Below is some interesting information realtor.com put together based on their data: A trophy kitchen sells your home better than anything else. The kitchen
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If you work in a part of the country where there’s snow, you definitely understand the difficulties that come with running your business in these months. Spring and summer are the busiest times of the year for remodelers. However, to balance work load and even out cash flow, many contractors complete jobs in the winter.
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