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Benchmarking For Remodeling According to Remodeling Magazine Kitchen and bath remodels rank highest as the projects that generate the most revenue for companies with revenue under $250k. The following article is about benchmarking for small remodeling companies. Highest Ranking Projects The next highest-ranking projects are, in order, handyman, window and door replacement, and trim carpentry.…
3 Tips on Good Job Site Signage Job Site Signs are used by contractor’s to both identify a job site and to advertise the contractors services to others. This article will give you three business sign tips. Job site signs also help subcontractors and delivery people find the job site address through the visual aid…
Image: iecabinets.com Contractor Outsourcing Specialty Jobs Michael Stone , a construction coach, consultant and author of Mark Up and Profit has some very excellent advice for contractors. Michael is troubled when he hears about remodelers planning to save money by bringing in-house what they once farmed out to specialized subcontractors. “A company will not cut…
2009 Home Improvement Tax Credit Forms As a carpenter doing window and door installations I get alot of questions about how to claim the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 federal tax credit.In order to make this claim you will need to fill out two forms and save the following documentation: 1. Form 5695:…
Workshop Dust Collection Whether you have a commercial woodworking shop or a weekend warrior garage-sized shop, controlling wood dust in a small shop is an important consideration for your health. When purchasing a dust collector determine the dust collectors CFM requirement and what you need for your shop. There are so many sites on the…
Image http://www.alleba.com/blog/wp-content/photos/you_rock_you_rule.jpg It’s called the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule, and it’s applies to any home built on or before December 31, 1977. The EPA LEAD Rule or RRP Rule Means: 1. Renovation firms must be certified and pay a fee of $300 every 5 years. 2. Renovators must be trained and certified by…
Picture: http://keetsa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/lead_paint.jpg Lead Paint Safety Rule Well it’s taken the EPA almost 20 years but I think they may finally act on Lead safety rules and the problems associated with lead dust during renovations. The impetus behind this lead safety rule is to require the construction industry to contribute in the prevention of lead poisoning…
How It All Got Started: Read my story below. My site is my outlet, and it’s a creative one. I read more, my writing has improved, I’m learning more and it helps me promote my business. As a self-employed carpenter, I first used “Concord Carpenter” as a place to post images of carpentry projects. But before…
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