Nina Patel

Trash Drawer: Push to Open

Electric-assist trash drawer is a splurge for most kitchen remodel customers.

Built-In Coffeemakers Are a Splurge for Homeowners

Sales Manager Project File Review

In-Bound Marketing Software Helps Nurture Potential Clients

Clients Are the Main Attraction at Remodeling Street Fair

Monthly Giveaways Promote Company’s Range of Services

Technology Shortcuts: Make Your Devices Work for You

Zappos Tells Remodelers How to Deliver the Wow

What Defines a Great Leader?

A Questionnaire to Help Remodelers Screen Sales Candidates

Referral Rewards That Are Small But Meaningful

Accurate Energy Measurements for Home Sales

CertainTeed Partners With Angie’s List

Green Alliance

Remodeling Company Gives Exterior Division Another Chance

The $4.7 Million Client

Power Tool Ring Tones Rev Up Your Mobile Phone

Commercial Projects Provide Lessons in Project Management

Customize Projects Using Artisan Craftwork

Exit Planning: Creating a Methodical Plan for a Successful Sale

Tips for Hosting In-House Training Sessions

More Outdoors: Increased Interest in Outdoor Living

Marketing Pre-Purchase Consultation to Real Estate Agents

Creating a Strategic Plan for Aggressive Growth

One Way to Boost Sales Closing

Mail Handler: Including a Paper Shredder in the Kitchen Desk Area

Cloud Control: Access to Project Info Made Easy

Responding to Online Reviews

Power Blend: Creative Ways With Kitchen Island Outlets

Fresh Appeal: Client Gifts That Reflect Company Culture

Community Service: Helping Local Fire Departments Train Firefighters

Outdoor Remodel Takes in the View

Playing by the Rules: Subcontractor Agreement

Utility Energy-Efficiency Programs to Double by 2025

Veiled Vent

All Together Now: Providing Seminars About Multigenerational Living

Recording On-Site Videos

A Quick Guide to Online Review Sites

Tips for Installing a Television Over a Fireplace

Results From J.D. Power and Associates’ 2013 Kitchen Cabinet Satisfaction Study

Social Circles: Why Social Media Is an Effective Way for Remodelers to Draw in Clients

A Test for Assessing Skill Levels of Carpenter Job Candidates

ForzaStone Lightweight Stone Panels for Showers

Unexpected Marketing Opportunity Grows From Social Media Effort

How a Remodeler Boosts Efficiency for His Zero-Staff Company

Creating Separate Brands for Two Divisions of a Company

High Praise: Service Excellence Award for Big50 Remodelers

Bathroom Bench: Handsome Seating and Storage in One

Pinterest: Another Social Media Marketing Option for Remodelers

Design for All: Universal Design at the 2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

Map Quest: Project Map Highlights Company’s Local Reach

Trading Leads: Two Remodelers Reciprocate Leads

Regulating Water Efficiency

Ready Access: Pegboard Accessory Provides Handy Storage

Back-to-Back: A Vanity Solution for a Loft Bathroom

Developing Green: A Team Approach to Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Training Ground: Remodeling Internships

Style File: Design-Idea Websites Help Clients Define Their Style

Lead-Gen Lesson: Training Clients in Lead Generation

Orderly Change: Managing the Change Order Process

Deep Green: A Sustainable Remodel With Appeal for Future Homeowners

Recession-Proof Bonus: Continuing to Offer Employees an Annual Bonus Despite the Tough Economy

Lead Equation: Mapping a Remodeler’s Lead Sources

Taste Sensation: Wine-Tasting Events Build Brand and Community Relationships

Branding, Bag by Bag: Reusable Grocery Bags Boost Brand Awareness

Two-Month Tax Cut Extension

Retracting the Retainer

Granite Savings: Working With Prefab Granite Countertops

Image Adjustment: Offering Project Packages to Extend Your Reach to New Clients

New Legacy: Handling the Transition in Company Leadership From Father to Son

Honest Assessment: When Giving Your Opinion Doesn’t Cost You the Job

Fire Seen: Warming up the Master Bath With a Fireplace

Saving Old Windows: An Alternative to New Replacement Windows for Historic Properties

Flight Flare: Curved Staircase Design

Material Matters: When Clients Order Products for the Project

Purchase Plan: A Former Owner Stays Involved After the Sale

Here to Stay: Tips for Employee Retention

Sticking Together: Building Employee Loyalty

High Rising: Tapping a Growing Condominium Market

Inbound for Success: Generate Leads Using an Inbound Marketing Strategy

On Target: Getting an Accurate Appraisal for a Construction Loan

Fixing Flaws: Recognizing Your Own Imperfections ó the First Step in Changing Company Culture

Test of Time: New-Hire Probationary Period

Season’s Leadings: Keeping Busy During the Off-Season

Short Report: Getting Clients to Complete a Short Online Survey

Seeing Is Believing: Design Sofware Helps Clients Picture the Remodel

Merit Award, Green Remodeling Over $250,000: Original Blend

What a Gas: 1950s Gas Station Reinvented as Restaurant

Clean, Minimal Basement Remodel

Creating Unity and Smooth Transitions in a 1980s Split Level

Grand Award, Commercial Remodeling Over $500,000: Nourishing Atmosphere

Barn Raising: Where LEED Platinum and History Meet

Clients for Life: Building a Client Relationship for the Long Term

Timely Intervention: Advantages of Hiring a Private Inspection Company

Let’s Shelve It: Window Display Shelving

Box It Up: Bath Simple Mails Its Clients a Bathroom in a Box

Keeping It Clean: Jobsite Stairs

Flow With It: Outdoor Entertaining Spaces

Rack Rooms: Wine Cellar Design Tips

Promoting Range: A Bold, Simple Print Ad Tells the Company Story

Apple of My i: Advantages of Using the iPad in Client Presentations

Loan Star: Securities-Backed Lending for Upscale Clients

Celebrating in Style

Bill by Skill

Ranch Dressing: 1960s Ranch House Remodel ó Exterior Details

Know Your Lines: Building a Thorough Estimate

State of the Nation’s Housing: Signs of Recovery Weaken

Catering to Convenience: Fast-Turnaround Bathrooms Serve a Niche Market

Pre-Approved Retirement Plans: Employer Tips From the IRS

Recasting the Web: Two Remodeling Company Website Redesigns

Early Bird: Saving Money With Supplier Purchase Discounts

Banking on Work: Working on Foreclosed Homes

The State of the Kitchen & Bath Industry

Stay Right There: Universal Design Checklist

Installation Inspiration: A Binder of Installation Instructions Gives Crews More Autonomy On-Site

Rustic Railings: Remodeler Turns to Niche Craft in Slow Economy

Growing Needs: Accommodating Multigenerational Households

New View: Getting a Fresh Perspective From a Client’s Blog About the Project

Making Plans: NKBA Surveys Homeowners to Find out Their K and B Remodeling Plans

Choosing Wisely: Thoroughly Researching Manufacturers to Minimize Service Claims

Payment Pals: Offering Your Clients PayPal as a Payment Option

Hunting & Gathering: Using a Customer Interest Form

Got You Covered

Sales Calling ó Three Scenarios for Hiring Sales Staff

On-Board Specialties: Bringing Specific Skills In-House

With Women in Mind: Tailoring the Customer Experience for Female Clients

Financing Flows — to a Few

Enforcement of Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

Trash Stash: Two Clever Solutions for Kitchen Garbage

Brand Redux: How a Brand Overhaul Has Reenergized One Virginia Remodeling Company

New Interactive Code: Using 2-D Bar Codes for Marketing

The Rich Get … Thriftier: Survey of Affluent Households Shows Curtailed Spending

Smart Selections: Ways to Speed the Bath Remodeling Process

Solar Party: Throwing a Party to Celebrate and Spark Interest in Solar Panels

Green Inspiration: Sparking Interest in Energy Efficient Building in North Carolina

Matrix for Improvement: Using a Matrix to Make Sure You Deliver on Your Company Promise

Dealer Advantage: The Pluses of Being a Cabinet Dealer

Making the Cut: Opting for a Pay Cut to Ride Out the Recession

Inspiration Ahead: Pantone’s 2011 Color Forecast

Booking Sales: Using a Presentation Book to Inform Clients About Your Company

Growing Together: How One Remodeling Company Fosters Long-Term Client Relationships

Lien Times: How and When to File a Lien

Schedule Support: the Appointment-Plus Program Helps You Schedule and Track Appointments

Career Move: Pennsylvania Remodeler Closes Shop to Go Work for a Larger Company

Making Marketing Adjustments in California

Home Star Stalled: Legislation Gets Held up in Congress

Strategy Guide: Regreen Remodeling Guidelines Now Available Online

Design Challenge: Using a Design Contest to Bring in Leads

Living History: Past Lessons Learned From Near-Bankruptcy Help During the Recession

Local Forecast: Watching Home Sales in Boise

Value-Driven Luxury: Even High-End Clients Are Demanding More for Less

RMI: No Change in Remodeling Market

Tailor Made: Custom Storage Solutions for the Kitchen

Materials Exchange: Online Building Materials Exchange Site Looks to Expand

Green Gauge: Alure Home Improvements’ Green Kitchen Display

Grand Award, Commercial Remodeling $250,000 – $500,000: Rise and Shine

Merit Award, Green Remodeling Over $250,000: Clean and Green

Merit Award, Kitchen Remodeling Over $100,000: Classic Lines

Small Is Beautiful—and Interesting—in This Urban Apartment

Merit Award, Green Remodeling, Over $250,000: Winging It

Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling Over $500,000: Mountain Perch

Merit Award, Craftsmanship/Detail Under $25,000: Dramatic Twist

Grand Award, Whole-House Remodeling $250,000 – $500,000: Cubist Movement

Tax Relief for Consumers Experiencing Chinese Drywall Damage

Franchise Launch

Local Forecast: Cautious Comeback in New Hampshire

High-Stakes Bidding: Even Upscale Clients Are Asking for Competitive Bids

A Helping Hand: State Programs Help Employers Retain Staff

Commercial Connections: Diversify by Taking on Commercial Projects

Prize Payback: Gift Basket Giveaway Draws Homeowner Attention at Home Shows