The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regularly release data on housing construction starts throughout the country. These numbers can be an extremely helpful indicator of both residential housing trends and the health of the...

Many design trends will endure the test of time, but that doesn't mean it's not important to stay on top of current trends. Quartz countertop manufacturers were overjoyed when quartz took the top countertop material spot from granite in 2014, but will that preference...

Even a minor kitchen remodel has an average ROI of 82.7%, so it's no surprise that it's one of the first areas homeowners look to when they want to give their house a little facelift. And although there will always be clients who gravitate more towards the...

As high schools around the country continue to push four-year higher education on their students, the country is experiencing a notable shift: more schools are pushing expensive university educations while dropping vocational education programs. So, what does this...

When it comes to commercial projects, one of the most important things to consider when remodeling a kitchen area is the type of countertop you'll be using. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, 89% of those jobs that were...

It's extremely common for kitchen and bathroom remodels to include the installation of laminate or quartz countertops. Since quartz countertops are actually now the most popular material used for this purpose, surpassing granite in 2014, it's no surprise that people...

In today's world, we are becoming incredibly reliant on technology for anything and everything. Our phones are never too far away and it is common practice to search the Internet for help on anything from cooking recipes to home improvement. This is especially true...

Everyone knows that a small business needs a business plan to be successful in their field. However, not everyone realizes just how much hard work goes into creating a viable business plan. And once you put that plan into effect, you still have to be prepared to adapt...

Are you a small business owner, focused on kitchen and bath, and looking to retire? If so, the time is now to start planning! Like anything else, you will want to ensure all your ducks -- and cabinetry!-- are in a row when it comes to preparing to depart from your...

Kitchen and bathrooms are hot topics when it comes to home remodeling, as homeowners believe remodeling and renovating these popular areas in the home will bring them the biggest return on their investment. If you're a home remodeling contractor, how do you take...

Despite 2017 already shaping up to be a record breaking year in terms of rain fall, seasonally adjusted annual rates for new construction starts in March were actually 5% higher than previous years. While some analysts chalked up positive winter construction starts to...

When you're looking to generate more revenue in the construction business, you're looking to get more bids and contracts. But you don't just get handed these contracts, you have to win them. How do you win them? By impressing the client enough that you stand out from...