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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
A NARI certification identifies remodelers who go the extra step to develop the skills and knowledge that deliver on the promise of Remodeling Done Right. We would like to acknowledge the following members for their personal achievements, improved level of practice and role as a leader in our industry.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Now is the time to plan for your certification preparation by enrolling in one of the upcoming virtual study groups that will begin this month. See below for details and register today or, contact your chapter to inquire about local in house study groups/prep classes.
Jan 23: CR, CRA, CRS (Certified Remodeler, Certified Remodeler Associate and Certified Remodeler Specialist) The CR/CRA/CRS study group will fine-tune your competencies in all areas essential to success as a residential remodeling professional. The virtual prep course will run every Monday for twelve weeks; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central.
Click here for more information.
Jan 26: CKBR (Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler) The CKBR prep course is a facilitated program that will build your knowledge in the areas of residential remodeling specific to kitchen and bathrooms. The virtual prep course will run every Thursday for twelve weeks; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central.
Click here for more information.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona for the annual Spring Business Meeting. Keynotes will be delivered by Jeffery Sears and Chip Bell – both leading thinkers in how innovation can move your business forward.
April 5-8, 2017.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
As an Industry Partner, NARI members have access to expanded services and savings such as dedicated account support, jobsite delivery, customized billing, competitive product pricing, volume discounts and more. Plus, participating NARI members receive an annual 2% rebate on pre-tax purchases* through Home Depot’s Pro Xtra program. Saving is simple. Register any form of payment (credit/debit cards, Home Depot accounts, checking accounts, etc.) to your company’s Pro Xtra account using the agreement code NARI.
For assistance enrolling call 866-333-3551 or watch this short video.
*After meeting a $25,000 annual purchase minimum, the rebate is paid from the first dollar.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI members have the ability to save thousands by utilizing their member benefits. Click here to view the top programs that saved members the most. Simply select the vendors you are interested in and click "Request Information."
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
What happens when a select group of hardworking professionals can’t find time to test-drive new Ram cargo vans? We bring the Ram cargo vans to them. Watch it all unfold in a series of videos highlighting the built-for-work capability of the Ram ProMaster City® and its larger compatriot, the Ram ProMaster® cargo van. Watch now.
The New York Times
Home renovations often center on upgrading the kitchen cabinets or selecting a new paint color for the bedroom, but as long as you are at it, a well-thought-out redesign might also include modifications to help you stay in your home as you grow older.
These alterations can start with simple things, like installing a grab bar in the bathroom or replacing doorknobs with lever handles.
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MultiBriefs
In an effort to enhance the overall content of NARI NewsWatch, we'd like to include peer-written articles in future editions. As a member of NARI, your knowledge of the industry lends itself to unprecedented expertise. And we're hoping you'll share this experience with your peers through well-written commentary. Make 2017 the year you get published as an expert in your field! Our group of talented editors can help with final edits. If you're interested in participating, please contact Ronnie Richard to discuss logistics.
Curbed
The gap between housing costs and wages continues to grow in the U.S. While the national median home price has increased 60 percent since the beginning of 2012, average weekly paychecks have swelled by just 1 percent. Combined with this year’s rising property values and shrinking inventory of homes, home affordability in the U.S. is at its lowest levels since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a new analysis from national property database ATTOM Data Solutions, which compared home prices and wage data for 447 U.S. counties.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
The New Year is abuzz with energy. Resolutions are made, and goals are set. You and your business are ready to tackle the new year with gusto. As you work towards your Q1 goals and finalize year-end targets, look toward the future, too. Below are the top three digital marketing trends for 2017. Perhaps you'll want to work these into your plans for the year as well.
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NARI Blog
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) commends Small Business Committee Chairman Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, on his reintroduction of the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, H.R. 33.
This legislation will require federal regulators to take into consideration both the direct and any reasonably foreseeable indirect effects that proposed regulations will have on small businesses.
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Remodeling Magazine
This time of year, many of us resolve to make changes in our lives, to do something different in the coming year. The inclination to do this is coupled with the New Year, where all things seem possible.
Living with this spirit throughout the year is one way to have a much richer and active life. What often keeps us from that is the brute slog getting through the day-to-day.
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Pro Trade Craft
Repairing leaks on a multi-million dollar house during a rainstorm is not pleasant for anyone involved. But it happens.
It happens for a number of reasons, but mainly because what passes for "normal workmanship" is terrible. Even many top-notch siding crews — crews that do beautiful carpentry — do not know how to install house wrap correctly.
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