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Supporting the Next Generation of Builders: Youth Build 2025

Supporting the Next Generation of Builders: Youth Build 2025

At NEW NARI, we believe that the future of the remodeling industry starts with the students of today. That’s why we’re proud to support Youth Build 2025, a hands-on construction training program led by Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity. This incredible...

Use Customer Profiles To Tailor Your Remodeling Marketing

Use Customer Profiles To Tailor Your Remodeling Marketing

This article was originally written by Rebecca Lay and published by Pro Remodeler. Marketing should not be a one-size-fits-all approach—that simply wastes ad exposure. Instead, consider using consumer profiles to directly reach potential clients. A consumer profile is...

Qualified Remodeler’s 2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Research

Qualified Remodeler’s 2025 Outdoor Planning Guide: Research

here are many ways to analyze the professional outdoor-living market in 2025. From a demand viewpoint: Large discretionary spending was poised to pick up this year after inflation had softened demand in 2025. Given the new tariffs, costs are likely to continue rising...

Announcing NARI’s 2025 National Remodeler of the Year Winners

Announcing NARI’s 2025 National Remodeler of the Year Winners

Congratulations to the 2025 NARI National Remodeler of the Year Award™ Winners! NARI is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 National NARI Remodeler of the Year Awards™, honoring top remodeling professionals for their outstanding craftsmanship, innovation, and...

Who’s Hiring Pros for Home Services?

Who’s Hiring Pros for Home Services?

This article was originally published on Nov 12th 2024 by Home Improvement Research Institute. The “Do It For Me” (DIFM) trend continues to be a powerful force in the home improvement industry. With many homeowners prioritizing professional expertise for home...

History-Making Homes

History-Making Homes

This article was originally published on March 17th, 2025 by Qualified Remodeler. Award-winning remodelers blend the old with the new to transform dated houses while retaining their historical charm. Renovating a historic home requires patience, perseverance and acute...

The Definitive 2025 Tariff Report

The Definitive 2025 Tariff Report

This article was originally published on March 6th 2025 by Small Business Growth Partners In the first quarter of 2025, U.S. trade policy has shifted dramatically, introducing significant new import tariffs that directly affect construction materials. On March 4,...

Vande Hey Company celebrates 75 years

Vande Hey Company celebrates 75 years

This article was originally published on Jan. 30th 2025 by Insight Publications In 1950, my grandpappy Len Vande Hey began tending lawns part-time to support his growing family. Times were tough, and with 11 children, the additional income was a blessing. Putting in...

Portside Builders Names New President

Portside Builders Names New President

This article was originally published on March 4th, 2025 by Insight Publications PortSide Builders announced the appointment of Joel Daoust as the company’s new president. Daoust brings 28 years of residential construction expertise to the role, having worked in...