By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — Winter is the perfect time to start prepping for a home spring reboot! When deciding what to update and upgrade, embrace the old and the new with some of these 2019 home trends. IN: Comfort From soft carpets to functional bathrooms, homeowners are spending money to get

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — Social media has evolved into the official home improvement influencer. A recent study by the Home Improvement Research Institute found in 2011, word-of-mouth from family and friends was the top source of project planning inspiration. Fast-forward to 2017 and many companies have progressed their traditional print and

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — Current home construction trends are seeing homeowners make a wide variety of improvements around their living space. Modern technology, intricate tile, and outdoor upgrade projects do not always improve the value of the home but can offer something even greater – a better quality of life. When

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — Remodeling a home requires a clear vision. In today’s world of instant gratification and convenient online ordering, people have become accustomed to readily available products and free expedited shipping which includes big-ticket appliances. How do you find a great deal within your budget? And what if the

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — New Year’s resolutions usually involve health and finances – but what about your home? If you are planning a home remodel, here are five regrets to avoid. Regret 1: Not enough planning Most homeowners take between 12 and 36 months to start their remodeling project. By the

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — One of the best home projects to invest in is a bathroom remodel. When updating your home either for yourself or to sell, updating a bathroom can be an almost guaranteed return on investment. While a restroom update can help a homeowner make more money during a

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — Managing cash flow during a slow season can help ensure a successful year for your business. If your profession is seasonal, like landscaping, home remodeling, or construction, work tends to slow down in the winter months. Year-end cash flow planning is vital to keeping a business in

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development — After several years of solid acceleration, annual growth in home improvement and repair spending is expected to slow, then grow in 2019. According to a recent report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, spending on home remodeling and repair will continue to increase

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development Bathroom remodels can add significant value to a home. HGTV lists a minor bathroom remodel as the number one home update that pays off.  It costs about $10,500 to replace the tub, tile surround, floor, toilet, sink, vanity, and fixtures. While a good bathroom remodel is not necessarily

By George DeMare, Vice President Business Development*** The holiday season is officially here! This is the perfect time of year to make repairs, plan projects, and secure your home. Don’t put off scheduling repairs that need be completed before winter arrives! It is imperative to get on the schedule of any roofer, gutter installer, HVAC