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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 NARI’s annual CotY (Contractor of the Year) program is open for entries through December 5. If this is your first time entering the CotYs or you are not confident about preparing an entry, head on over to the NARI blog for tips on how to create an award winning presentation.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 The CKBR prep course is a facilitated program that will build your knowledge in the areas of residential remodeling specific to kitchen and bathrooms and serves as preparation for the Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) exam. The virtual prep course will run every Thursday for twelve weeks; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central. Click here for more information
Did you win a 2016 National CotY award? If so, you have scholarship money that can be applied toward new certification fees. Call or email Cindy; (847)298-9200 or cfoley@nari.org, for any inquiries.
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Since 1983, The HELPcard has provided an avenue for businesses to flourish by offering an affordable monthly payment option. The HELPcard specializes in prime and non-prime credit so you grow your business by providing consumers a fresh source of funds. Decisions are made instantly allowing work to start immediately.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
It’s an exciting time to be a Remodeler. Today’s consumers are looking for highly personalized designs that center around their well-being. The opportunities to help your clients showcase their own style are endless. At Kohler, we have made it our mission to help you help your clients achieve the kitchen and bathroom of their dreams. No matter the style preference, Kohler has a solution.
During this hour webinar, we’ll walk through six categories that Kohler has identified as the leading 2016/2017 trends and how you can incorporate them into your bathroom and kitchen designs. We’ll also look at the latest Kohler Kitchen and Bath products that are on the leading edge of design and innovation. Register here.
Professional Remodeler
Join more than 100 female executives and managers from top firms across residential construction, including NARI Chairwoman of the Board, Judy Mozen, CR, GCP, for Building Together: Women in Residential Construction, Sept. 28-30 in Scottsdale, AZ. NARI members receive a discounted registration fee by entering the code NARI.
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Contractor Connection is the nation’s largest managed repair and remodeling network, comprising 5,000 growth-minded contractors serving large membership associations who partner with us to provide their members access to our network. Our contractors are held accountable not only through our stringent credentialing process but also through ongoing performance management.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Remodeling Show | DeckExpo | JLC LIVE (R|D|J) provides industry professionals with a vibrant exhibit hall with hundreds of the industry's top manufacturers, business education and networking events that will help you expand your professional contact base. Visit NARI at Booth 1423 – NARI members can register for a free exhibit hall pass using promo code ‘XBV.’ We will see you in Baltimore! Register here.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 It’s Pro Appreciation! To thank you for your business, The Home Depot is making it even easier for you to save this week. Now through 9/18, get up to 20% off Pro Grade Products like paint, power tools, smoke alarms, door locks and more. Shop online and in-store, while supplies last. Plus, participating NARI members within The Home Depot Pro Xtra program get in-store Volume Discounts on orders of over $1,000 and 20% off Plumbing and Bath Supplies like Delta Toliets, Nutone Bath Fans and more. NARI members also get an annual 2% rebate on pre-tax purchases when enrolled. Saving is simple. Click here to 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.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 You never know when a brutal job will put your truck to the test. But with a long-lasting Ram pickup, you know you’ll have the power to meet any challenge. Your $500 NARI Member Benefit Discount is stackable with other great offers during Ram Power Days. See your dealer or click here for more information.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 NARI members! You are invited to enter the savings4members Fall for 4 Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Harman Kardon bluetooth wireless speaker, DeWalt tool set, $200 WEX Mastercard and $100 Panera Gift Card. A grand prize valued at over $800!
Don't forget to like savings4members on Facebook to stay up to date on important news, additional offers, and vendor promotions. Enter to win before Oct. 14.
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By Michael J. Berens
 As the remodeling industry enters the busy fall season, kitchen redesigns and upgrades continue to top the list of most-requested projects. Recent purchasers of existing homes in particular are opting for open spaces and clean lines, with an emphasis on functionality and easy maintenance. Instead of choosing gourmet kitchens with lots of gleaming gadgets, they are combining materials in interesting ways to create visual appeal.
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Pro Remodeler
Demand for residential windows and doors in the U.S. is expected to rise 6 percent a year to reach $25.6 billion by 2020.
That's according to the latest report from market research firm The Freedonia Group, which provides custom research across more than a dozen industries.
The forecast is good news for remodelers who saw steep declines for windows and doors during the housing collapse and economic recession.
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Remodeling
Judith Miller writes: My colleague and friend Tim Faller recently asked me, “Do you happen to know the percentage of field labor in a typical remodeling company?” I did the research and now can answer that question. But I also want to pose another, equally important question: Once you know the number, what should you do about it?
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MarketWatch
A fresh coat of paint is a fairly inexpensive way to refresh the look of your home; the average exterior paint job costs about $2,600, while interior paint costs $1,660, according to Home Advisor. But choose the wrong shade and you could wind up regretting it later. Paint your home with a weird color either inside or out and buyers might turn up their noses, even though repainting is a relatively easy fix.
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Pro Remodeler
On May 18, the U.S. Department of Labor redefined the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime threshold. The months leading up to the formal announcement saw stiff opposition from lobbying groups in different industries, including the construction field. Those efforts failed, and the rule goes into effect on Dec. 1.
What now?
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