A fresh spin on marketing, a remodeling company shares its unique ideas. Smart tips to help customers choose the right front door. Pressure-treated lumber that's safer, but requires new building techniques.
Business Tip:
Some states ban the disposal of NiCad and other batteries. They require rechargeable batteries to be recycled through the manufacturer or a third party. Call2Recycle is a non-profit organization that can guide a company through the regulations.
RBRC
Segment 1:
In the News:
- Remodeling is more stable and less cyclical than new home construction. Rethink marketing to expand business.
- Remodelers should spend 2-5% of annual budget on marketing in down market.
- USGBC reports the LEED for Homes network of provides has doubled.
Resources:
Remodelers Advantage
The Wills Company
LEED for Homes
Segment 2:
It's All About Building Products: new products to dress-up the great outdoors and tips to help your customers select a new front door.
Resources:
Pella Windows & Doors
Editor's Choice
Backyard America Pergola Kit
Rain Chains
Product of the Day Sweepstakes
Segment 3:
The Best Practices for doing business better: a little known safety issue with decks plus new and safer pressure-treated lumber requires a different kind of fastener.
Resources:
Michael Morse Deck Failure Research
DeckLok Bracket Systems
NADRA
NADRA Deck Inspection Check List
ICC Manual for Deck Inspection
http://www.buildiq.com/
Segment 4:
Clever ways developers of the HGTV Green Home are reusing rain water.
Resources:
Building the HGTV Green Home 2008
Core Communities
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