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In This Issue:

Front Page
Buckle Up for a Soft Landing, Housing Economists Advise
Tentative Timber Accord a Blow to U.S. Consumers
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Creating a Sense of Community
Coast to Coast
Doors Close for Real Estate Speculators
Politics & Government
California Housing Director Affordability Advocate
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Up in March, But Trend Is Down
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Creating an Effective Caulk-Tube Extension
Business Management
New Custom Builder Quarterly e-Newsletter Launched
Construction Safety
OSHA Responds to NAHB Study of Construction Site Noise
Remodelers
‘Extreme Makeover’ ― What It’s Like on the Job Site
May Is ‘Remodeling Month’ and NAHB Has Resources for You
Building Systems
‘Dragon House’ Basement Scorches the Competition
Environment
New NAHB Tool Navigates EPA Regs, Saves Time and Money
Sales
IRM Achievement Runs in the Family
Education
Education Calendar
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Research
Efficient Ductwork Cuts Heating and Cooling Costs
International
NAHB Trade Mission Explores Mexican Market
Labor
HBI Making Residential Construction Careers Happen
Building Products
Pink Panther Blog Provides Information on Energy
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
Fargo, N.D. Builders Provide Hurricane Relief to Gulf Coast
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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‘Extreme Makeover’ ― What It’s Like on the Job Site

May Is ‘Remodeling Month’ and NAHB Has Resources for You

This ad, produced by the NAHB Remodelors™ Council, is one of the many resources available to members to help promote themselves and the industry during National Home Remodeling Month throughout May.

May is “National Home Remodeling Month,” and if you or your local Remodelors™ Council are looking for new marketing ideas or ways to increase remodeling awareness, take advantage of the NAHB Remodelors™ Council’s nationwide campaign blitz to promote it.

The council has developed a National Remodeling Month Kit that includes easily customizable press releases and articles and offers plenty of marketing ideas to help promote remodeling throughout May.

In addition, the kit includes a step-by-step guide to lead you through the campaign.

The materials available in the kit include:

Press Materials


Consumer Articles


Industry Articles


Marketing Tools


Consumer Information

"Having access to such a wealth of knowledge is an invaluable resource," said Vince Butler, CGR, CAPS, GMB and chair of NAHB's Remodelors™ Council. "Being an active member of the Remodelors™ Council helps remodelers improve their skills, connect to peers and improve their bottom line. And with the advocacy support, you know that as a member of the industry your voice is being heard at the local, state and national level."

Members can use National Remodeling Month materials to:

  • Promote their local Remodelors™ Council.
  • Start a Remodelors™ Council.
  • Advertise National Remodeling Month in their local paper or radio station.
  • Inform consumers about their expertise and experience.
  • Offer special discounts on services or host a "Networking Night" to meet with fellow remodelers and discuss industry issues.



For more information, or for ideas to promote and plan events for “Remodeling Month” in May, e-mail Jim Lapides at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8451.



Remodeler Designations to Work Toward

NAHB's Remodelors™ Council has two designations — Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and Certified Graduate Remodelor™ (CGR) — that will give remodelers the expertise and knowledge to set themselves apart from their competition as well as run their businesses more efficiently and effectively.

  • Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
    Developed by the NAHB Remodelors™ Council in collaboration with AARP, the NAHB Research Center and NAHB’s 50+ Housing Council, the CAPS program provides comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for aging-in-place.

  • Certified Graduate Remodelor™ (CGR)
    An exclusive professional designation that emphasizes business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation, the CGR designation trains remodelers in project management, design estimating and job costing along with other core skills relevant to the remodeling industry.



'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering valuable advice to your customers on the process of selecting a remodeler. The brochure guides consumers from the dream to the reality of having their homes remodeled by skilled and trained professionals. Sections include what to look for in a professional remodeler, what questions to ask and signs of a professional remodeler. To view or puchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.

 


 

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