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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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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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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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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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6 Innovative Ways to Attract New Customers

May 18, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

6 Innovative Ways to Attract New Customers Trouble luring in new business? Check out these insights from entrepreneurs about how they did it. Attracting new customers is no easy task. However, there are certain new and innovative strategies you can employ to make your business stand out from the rest. Here are six different strategies […]

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Tesla’s solar shingles are now available for pre-order

May 11, 2017 (0) comment , , ,

Brief: Tesla opened online pre-ordering for its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system Wednesday following a tweet early that morning from Tesla CEO Elon Musk that caused industry watchers to gear up for the news — although the company was expected to debut the system last month, according to TechCrunch. The system will feature solar-collecting tiles, not panels. […]

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Daylighting, natural materials and open plans shape these 8 award-winning houses

Apr 20, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , , ,

Custom homes aren’t designed for the masses, but the programming, materials and other ideas and practices they use can inspire adoption in mainstream housing, affordable developments and more. (Plus, who’s not looking for an excuse to view a roundup of stunning houses.) To that end, the American Institute of Architects recently announced the winners of […]

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3 habits of highly profitable entrepreneurs

Apr 14, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

There is no secret recipe for success. However, every distinguished entrepreneur will tell you that ample dedication, hard work, and self-confidence are some of the things that contributed to his or her success. We’ve all read articles on how bad habits like poor focus and lousy time management can hold you back from achieving your […]

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The top 5 tech trends at ConExpo 2017

Mar 30, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , , ,

With total attendance topping out at 128,000 and near endless lineups of parked heavy equipment across four behemoth lots and five conference halls in Las Vegas, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s largest gatherings of contractor professionals and the equipment that powers global heavy construction. A first to ConExpo […]

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5 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Schedule Their Day

Mar 16, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , ,

Maximize productivity to accomplish as much as possible. Entrepreneurs are busy people. Chances are, they got to be successful because of how much they work. However, that kind of busy is different than the random, chaotic busy we can all feel from time to time when we just have too much on our plate or […]

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