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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Walk into this master bathroom retreat in Plano, Texas, and step into a room filled with warm, clean lines more reminiscent of a hotel spa than a typical bathroom. Split-tone quartzite covered walls are complemented by walnut-toned porcelain tile floors.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Platinum Level
 ProFinder USA is America's Home Improvement Marketplace, serving as the industry's leading resource for career and business opportunities. ProFinder USA is dedicated to helping local contractors find the best talent available so they can run and grow their business. By partnering across the United States with colleges & universities, diversity & veteran organizations, and leading industry resources, ProFinder USA offers unmatched national scale to local contractors so they can attract the best talent without the traditional time and costs associated with recruiting.
Simplify the process, save time, and lower your expenses, ProFinder USA offers solutions to help you attract talent, start a business, and grow your existing business. To learn more click here.
Bronze Level
 The Katz Roadshow is a unique, strategic partnership of leading manufacturers and installation specialists. We provide hands-on training clinics for professionals at lumberyards across America, encouraging tradesmen to take their craft and profession seriously. To learn more, click here.
Bronze Level
 At PrimeLending, we are Home Loans Made Simple℠. For nearly three decades, we have helped people buy, refinance and renovate their homes. PrimeLending’s loan officers give customers personal attention and explain their options every step of the way. We have straightforward processes, user-friendly mobile applications and step-by-step communication to keep our customers informed and feeling at ease. PrimeLending loan officers help customers choose from a wide array of loan products, like fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, FHA and VA loans, jumbo loans, refinancing options, renovation loans and relocation programs. Learn more at www.primelending.com
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Join us in Orlando, Florida at NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The synchronization of tradeshows and markets will be earlier this year in January 10-12. NARI members receive special discounts to explore the exhibit floors of both shows-a combined total of 2,100 exhibits! Use code ORLANDO when you are registering for your DCW expo pass today. To learn more or register, click here.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 If you run your own business you might not think fleet cards have much to offer, especially if you already have a credit card for fuel purchases. But business owners can reap big benefit with a fleet card, it not only gives you better insight into what you are spending, it can help you reduce fraud, paperwork, and fuel costs all at once. Plus, through NARI it’s free to get setup with all card and setup fees waived, and you get discounts with participating national brands like Exxon Mobil, Phillips 66, Conoco, 76, Sunoco, Circle K and more! Read more or click here to view all fuel cards.
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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
 This week only at The Home Depot, all Pro Xtra members save 15% Off Kidde, Firex and Worry-Free Alarms. In store only, while supplies last! Plus through The Home Depot Pro Xtra program, participating NARI members receive an annual 2% rebate on pre-tax purchases.* Saving is simple. Visit 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 or watch this short video.
*After meeting a $10,000 annual purchase minimum, the rebate is paid from the first dollar.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 When your business calls for a little more hauling power, you need a vehicle that can handle the job as well as the road. And with a long-lasting Ram Truck, you can be confident that you have the capability to conquer any challenge. Your $500 NARI Member Benefit Discount is stackable with other great offers during Commercial Truck Season. See your dealer or Ramtrucks.com/commercial for more information.
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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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By Michael J. Berens
 Homeowners looking to sell are enthusiastic about the continued rise in housing prices. Prospective homebuyers not so much. Even with mortgage rates remaining near rock bottom, those who would like to purchase a home are feeling the pressure of having to strain too much financially to meet market demands. The past two months have seen a gradual decline in buyer interest that could linger throughout the remainder of the year.
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Remodeling
You’ve met with the homeowner several times, you’ve spent time putting together the plans, and the project feels good. You know the project is a fit, but then this happens: The homeowner who seemed so confident yesterday is waffling and coming up with objections today.
When this happens, the worst thing you can do is panic.
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Pro Remodeler
In May of last year, Google announced that a greater number of the searches in the U.S. using its search engine come from a mobile device than from a computer.
This is important for remodeling companies to know when thinking about their online presence. When a person is searching the web from a computer, they’re in a deliberative mindset and are more likely to focus on text for a longer period of time.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Research show that we check our smartphones an average of 46 times a day — a 40 percent increase from just two years ago. That means we're also checking Facebook — and other social platforms — multiple times each day. With all that constant checking and updating, you're more likely to miss subtle changes on social platforms. That's why it's good to step back occasionally and reassess the landscape. Are you missing new features that could help your company on social?
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The Journal of Light Construction
At the SkillsUSA competition, we met Zach Fields, who co-presented a seminar called “Exploring the Impacts of Effective Industry & Education Collaboration.” Fields had recently been hired as the director of school relations with the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia, a position he says is like standing on the front lines of skills education in our industry.
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The New York Times
In 1998, The New York Times noted a new design trend. Cool creative types were tossing aside their thrift store decor in favor of midcentury modern. Out went the funky votive candles and wrought-iron beds, and in came the clean-lined furniture of Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, and Florence Knoll. The look’s adherents were labeled “generation wallpaper,” after the magazine.
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