Why Budgeting Is One of the Most Powerful Tools in Remodeling
Every year, remodelers sit down to review the past 12 months, look ahead, and make financial decisions that will shape the company’s future.
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Cabinet Refacing Resources Built for Contractors
For contractors, the challenge isn't just selling the service but executing it efficiently while maintaining quality standards. That's where having the right resources makes all the difference.
Tech Helps Turn Bids into Booked Work
Professionals know how quoting, scheduling, and jobsite coordination can chew up hours they simply don’t have. That’s why Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) lives by AMplify—a commitment to help you strengthen your business every day, expressed in pro-first tools that put that philosophy to work from first bid to final walkthrough.
Home Improvement Loans Rise in Popularity
Why Home Improvement Loans Are Rising in Popularity - Today’s remodeling projects are larger, more complex, and more expensive than ever. Rising material costs, labor shortages, and expanded project scopes mean homeowners are often making significant financial decisions at the kitchen table—right alongside choosing finishes and layouts.
Celebrating NARI’s Newly Certified Professionals
In December 2025, the following individuals earned a NARI Certification after passing the exam. Their achievements don’t just strengthen their own careers—they elevate the entire remodeling industry.
Exterior Upgrades With High ROI
When it comes to remodeling projects that deliver on resale value, exterior refreshes once again prove to be a winner. Projects like new stone and siding, new doors, and new decking dominated the top of the 2025 Zonda Cost vs. Value Report, with several options delivering well over a 200% return on investment.
Quality Manufacturing Matters in Remodeling Partnerships
Discover how Wellborn Cabinet’s American-made craftsmanship, innovation, and business partnership programs help remodeling professionals deliver excellence and grow their success.
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for You & Your Business
As the end of the year approaches, we hope to light the way for all of you by bringing your attention to moves you can make to help reduce your federal and state tax bills. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
Opportunity: Turning a Tax Bill into a Sales Tool
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) may be federal tax legislation, but for remodelers, it’s also a ready-made sales tool. Homeowners have a short window to make their dollars stretch further—and contractors who know how to connect the dots can use that urgency to close deals now, not later.