PROcast hosts John Gordon and David Dovell talk with remodeler/architect Chris Landis about why building a website for contractors can be an important low-cost marketing strategy for their business. Landis, who is based in the Washington, D.C. area, recommends doing extensive research before designing your contractor or home remedeling website, and to emulate the features of […]

In this PROcast, Justin Wilson explains the necessity of ventilation best practices for properly ventilating a home. The building scientist emphasizes that whatever gets into the crawlspace — dust, moisture or rodents — can get into the home. Crawlspaces can get very wet, and when it comes to ventilating a crawlspace best practices, Wilson explains […]

In this PROcast, Justin Wilson explains the necessity of ventilating a crawlspace and how to do it properly. The building scientist emphasizes that whatever gets into the crawlspace — dust, moisture or rodents — can get into the home. Crawlspaces can get very wet, and when it comes to ventilation best practices, Wilson explains that […]

Bill Robinson talks with PROcast hosts John Gordon and David Dovell about window replacement best practices. Robinson, a former remodeler who now trains contractors on best practices, walks Pros through the planning, measuring, installation and customer service phases of window replacement. Plus, he advises contractors sometimes it isn’t profitable to meet a customer’s wishes while […]

Remodeler Lucas Papageorge talks with hosts John Gordon and David Dovell about how to provide clients with quick and accurate estimates. He recommends home remodelers and other contractors to make their own templates for services they provide, and points out the importance of knowing your subcontractors’ prices in order to create consistent, accurate estimates and implement […]

Remodeler Bob Gockeler lists the nine steps to profitable bathroom remodeling. The owner of Kitchen Intuitions and KraftMaster Renovations discusses with hosts John Gordon and David Dovell the importance of planning and attention to detail for profitable bathroom renovations. He says the key to customer satisfaction is offering above-and-beyond service, such as protecting the home […]

Remodeler Ger Ronan shares the marketing secrets and tips that helped his firm explode with growth.

Builder Matt Risinger tells you how to avoid errors — and callbacks — in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

Learn best framing practices from an APA – The Engineered Wood Association expert.

Remodeler Dale Contant talks about the why it’s worth the cost of joining NARI.