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11 designer details for kitchen remodels

Jul 27, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , ,

Designers have many secrets they deploy for a successful kitchen remodel. Recently Barbra Bright from Houzz shared 17 of her favorites, and here are 11 more. Read on for ideas that will make your kitchen more beautiful as well as more functional. Note: The following is a guest contribution from Houzz, a leading platform for home […]

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10 Inspiring Quotes From Billionaire Entrepreneur and Shark Tank Star Mark Cuban

Jul 20, 2017 (0) comment , , , ,

From selling trash bags to becoming one of the richest people in the world, Mark Cuban shows that hard work pays off. There’s no shortcut to success. Take it from Mark Cuban — the billionaire who began his entrepreneurial career selling trash bags at age 12. From a young age Cuban was thinking of different […]

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How the First 20 Minutes of Your Day Can Set You Up for Success

Jul 13, 2017 (0) comment , , ,

Engage a positive routine right after waking, and you’ll tap into the power of your subconscious brain. You all know about that morning-routine thing: Everyone raves that waking up early and sticking to your routine will help you get more done. But whether you get out of bed at 5 a.m. or 3 p.m., it’s […]

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Should your business be charging clients for project estimates?

Jul 06, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

You can’t ask a doctor to tell you what’s wrong but then say you might not pay for the diagnosis. That’s according to Brian Altmann, president of DBS Remodel, in Poughkeepsie, NY, when asked whether builders and remodelers should charge for providing project and cost information to clients considering their services. Homeowners are often quick […]

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The 50 States of Construction: Why robust demand is driving CA contractors to focus on efficiency

Jun 21, 2017 (0) comment , , , ,

DPR’s Mike Humphrey explores the supply-chain bottleneck, building for the tech sector and what’s next for the booming market. California may be known for its relaxed lifestyle, but in the state’s construction industry, life these days is anything but slow. As tech companies, hospitals and higher education institutions continue to grow their footprints in the […]

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Wearable technology could save lives and dollars in construction industry

Jun 21, 2017 (0) comment , , ,

At first glance, there’s nothing remarkable about SolePower’s latest work boot prototype. The Pittsburgh-based startup has gone through at least 20 other iterations of the boot, and this one took about six months to create. The footwear looks normal—all black save for the company’s white and green logo. But after a few steps, rectangular sections […]

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Breaking the mold: Why bath remodels are becoming an ultra-custom job

Jun 15, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

Nothing drives home the point that there are few design constraints for today’s bathrooms like shower heads that play music and toilets with night lights and feet warmers. Add a fireplace to go with the heated floors and towel racks and it’s apparent a room that was once purely functional is now becoming a space […]

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How 5 Entrepreneurs Went From Rock Bottom to Rock Star

Jun 08, 2017 (0) comment , , ,

Transforming struggle into success is how the strong survive. Acclaimed life and business coach, author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins says the breakthrough comes after the breakdown. Many entrepreneurs reach their lowest point immediately before catapulting to unprecedented heights. Whether the result of world affairs, slim odds, or just plain bad luck, these superstar entrepreneurs—and […]

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One Entrepreneur’s Keys to Success Behind a Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Company

Jun 01, 2017 (0) comment , , , ,

Josh Downing has been declared online platform Thumbtack’s first ‘millionaire professional.’ Any business — whether it’s washing windows or consulting — needs to take advantage of technology or risk losing out on precious customers to faster and more connected competition. But that doesn’t mean every business has to create its own technology. Josh Downing, a […]

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CA developers float idea of $250M Queen Mary entertainment complex

May 25, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , ,

Brief: Operators of the Queen Mary hotel and tourist attraction in Long Beach, CA, are hoping a 65-acre, $250 million Gensler-designed entertainment complex will generate enough cash to pay for an estimated $289 million, five-year upgrade and maintenance plan for the iconic ship, according to The Los Angeles Times. Urban Commons, which leases the ship […]

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