St. Louis Remodeling Contractor Launches Website To Help Homeowners Learn More About Bathroom and Basement Remodeling

Patriot Home Remodeling today announced the launch of www.ThePatriotHome.com as an information portal for St. Louis area home owners to find information about remodeling their homes, and home improvement tips. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home remodeling tips the website is anticipated to quickly become St. Louis’s primary resource web site for home improvement.

Future plans include educational guides on renovating your home, professional advice from local experts, and a question and answer forum for St. Louis area homeowners.

The web site will be an invaluable resource for metro St. Louis homeowners in finding accessible information to address their home remodeling needs. Information will be efficiently categorized for easy navigation.

Jeremy Summers of Patriot Home Remodeling stated, “Our goal is to be the best home and family resource center and information portal for assisting all St. Louis homeowners with their remodeling needs. The depth of knowledge and resources at www.ThePatriotHome.com is simple, concise and offers every homeowner some information about their home.”

Wayne County Remodeling Contractor Launches Website To Help Homeowners Learn More About Home Improvements and Remodeling

Mr. Fix-It Building Co. today announced the launch of www.MrFixitBuilding.com as an information portal for Metro Detroit area home owners to find information about remodeling their homes, and home improvement tips. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home remodeling tips the website is anticipated to quickly become Metro Detroit’s primary resource web site for home improvement.

Future plans include educational guides on renovating your home, professional advice from local experts, and a question and answer forum for Metro Detroit area homeowners.

The web site will be an invaluable resource for metro Metro Detroit homeowners in finding accessible information to address their home remodeling needs. Information will be efficiently categorized for easy navigation.

Rick Ritivoy of Mr. Fix-It Building Co. stated, “Our goal is to be the best home and family resource center and information portal for assisting all Metro Detroit homeowners with their remodeling needs. The depth of knowledge and resources at www.MrFixitBuilding.com is simple, concise and offers every homeowner some information about their home.”

SALES TIP OF THE WEEK: Selling The Brand Of You Inc

One of the newest trends emerging in the contracting world is the realization that in order to sell more effectively on a consistent basis, that the elimination of the brand of the equipment in the sales person’s presentation is more and more common place.

This is ironic, since manufacturers have been brainwashing contractors and their sales people into including their brand of equipment in the sales presentation for years. I would assume they (the manufacturers) think that their brand adds value to the presentation in some way.

In fact, I have found the exact opposite to be true. The ironic part is that manufacturers of equipment may be “standing on their own toe” by their insistence in this silly point of contention.

The inclusion of brand names lumps contractors together in an apples-to-apples comparison and whittles away at the one thing that actually WILL sell the job.

That one thing is the differentiation of you from other companies by the services you offer that others do not or have not thought of and not the equipment that you sell.

I know I am not saying the popular thing here but I must tell you the truth. I have not included a brand name on any presentation of mine for many years. My students have done very well without using brands, SEER, efficiency levels or any other industry jargon as well. In fact one salesperson I know now has sold over $3 million year to date and is on track to produce over $6 million in sales revenue this year without using a brand name when he presents his options.

How do you sell without the brand name? It’s easy! Just talk about what the equipment and installation will do and NOT what it is. For instance, instead of using the term 95% efficient or 21 SEER, just tell the customer that this system has the “highest return on investment” or that it is the most “Earth friendly” system that consumes the least amount of energy. You can re-package anything that a unit has to offer without emphasizing brands or industry jargon.

Remember to tell your customer the story about how your services, warranty and installation are far different from your competitor. In fact the only thing that is the same will probably be the equipment or brand name.

You ultimately make the call. Selling equipment brand will only lead to a price comparison where selling your services is the only thing that nobody can touch. If you must sell the brand, make that brand YOU not your manufacturer.

Joe Crisara
www.contractorselling.com

Long Island Home Improvement Contractor Launches Website On Awnings

Seaman’s Home Improvements today announced the launch of www.seamansawnings.com as an information portal for Long Island home owners to find information about everything awnings, from selecting, and the different types . With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home improvement tips the website is anticipated to quickly become Long Island’s primary resource web site for all things awning.

Future plans include educational awareness guides on selecting the right awning system for your home, professional advice from expert contractors, and a question and answer forum for Long Island homeowners.

The web site will be an invaluable resource for Long Island homeowners in finding accessible information to address their awning needs for their home. Not only will the website be addressing awnings, but also general home improvement information.

John Seaman, president and owner of Seaman’s Home Improvements stated, “Our goal is to offer the most educational information for Long Island homeowners by providing them with informative and professional articles and resources, which will make www.seamansawnings.com a portal worth visiting.”

Why Hire A Remodeling Contractor?

If you are planning a new remodeling project you may want to outline the different aspects of the job and see if any projects might be better served by hiring a remodeling contractor. You could certainly take on many home improvement projects yourself with a little skill and some sweat. However, some remodeling projects are better off in the hands of a professional remodeling contractor. This article will look at some of those possible projects.

What Do Remodeling Contractors Do Anyways?

Remodeling contractors are specialist in a certain field. Some are best at doing floors or bathroom remodeling. Others deal with dens and game rooms. By being specialist in a certain field they can offer more value if you have a project in their field.

If It’s Flooring You Should Seek Help

Flooring should be at the top of your list for almost any room you remodel. There are many flooring products that you can install yourself. However, often times the project takes certain tools that may be expensive to purchase for one project. You ay also be able to get a better price on certain flooring material through your remodeling contractor.

Your Kitchen May Be the Biggest Value

One of the top priorities on most peoples remodeling list is most likely the kitchen. If you do much cooking or have kids then the kitchen is a probable high traffic area. You may be able to fix up your cabinets or add some new linoleum flooring, but cabinets and certain counter tops require skill. These are definite jobs for a good remodeling contractor.

One of the key reason you might consider hiring a remodeling contractor is the fact that they can complete the job in a timely manner and they hopefully have the proven skills to do it right the first time.

Find more helpful remodeling tips by visiting http://best-home-improvement-projects.com where you will find helpful remodeling tips, advice and resources to include Remodeling Contractor.

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Home Remodeling Contractors

We are pleased to announce another directory only for home remodeling contractors. YellowRemodeling.com will be listing all contractors but focusing soley on remodeling contractors, from Florida remodeling contractors, to california remodeling contractors.

Greenwich Plumber

We are pleased to announace the launch of Steve Basso Plumbing, Heating & A/C, a Greenwich Plumber, who provides heating and air conditioning solutions to homeowners in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.

South Shore Painting Contractor Launches New Website For Homeowners

Think Painting today announced the launch of www.ThinkPainting.net as an information portal for South Shore area home owners to find information about painting and house washing concerns. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home painting tips the website is anticipated to quickly become South Shore’s primary resource web site for interior and exterior painting.

Future plans include educational guides on selecting a contractor, professional advice from expert painters, and a question and answer forum for South Shore homeowners.

The web site will be an invaluable resource for South Shore area homeowners in finding accessible information to address their painting needs. Information will be efficiently categorized for easy navigation.

Nick Dunse, president of Think Painting stated, “Our goal for the website is to be the best home and family resource guide for assisting all homeowners in the South Shore area,” “The depth of knowledge and resources www.ThinkPainting.net offers is unparalleled.”

Lansing Remodeling Contractor

We are pleased to announce the launch of Ellis & Son Construction, a Lansing Remodeling Contractor, who provides home remodeling and home improvement services including custom decks, and replacement windows in the Lansing, Michigan area.

Plumbing – How To Keep It In Working Order

A correctly designed and installed home plumbing system is practically trouble-free. Should problems occur, there are standard methods for dealing with them for the do-it-yourselfer. And there are good reasons as well – a neglected leak inside a wall, on the floor, or in the ceiling may cause serious damage.

Most plumbing systems provide numerous shutoff valves for controlling water flow in the supply system. Sinks and lavatories have individual shutoffs for hot and cold water; toilets have just one. The first thing to do in an emergency at a fixture is to close the shutoff valve.

Whether or not the home has individual fixture controls for the water supply, you will always find a main shutoff near the water meter or at the wall where the main water line enters the house. Leaks and overflows can be stopped quickly at the main shutoff, eliminating a search for individual shutoffs. Become familiar with all shutoffs so you can get to them quickly in an emergency.

What to do in an emergency:

Pipe leaks – Joints that have corroded or frozen (and burst) will leak. Tightening a threaded joint or re-soldering (or re-gluing) it may cure the leak. Burst pipes can sometimes be mended with a clamp-on pipe patch. If not, they must be replaced.

Leak in a wall – Most often caused by a faulty riser pipe to a shower or to fixtures on a higher floor. With this situation it is best to get a professional plumber. A reputable plumber should be able to tell you whether he has to cut into the wall to make the repair.

Overflowing toilet tank – A toilet tank overflowing into the toilet bowl will be heard long after flushing. Close the tank shutoff valve. Access the water closet where the flapper valve is located. Lift the float by hand. If the water stops, bend the float arm slightly to lower the float. Flush and test again. Adjust as needed. If the flowing persists I suggest replacing all the components in the water closet. It fairly cheap and easy to do this.

Stopped up sink drain – First try a rubber plunger. If this doesn’t break the clog then try a chemical drain-opener following the directions on the container. If this fails put a bucket under the trap (the U-shaped pipe), loosen it and remove it. Most home improvement stores sale a clog removal device made just for this problem. Remove the clog, usually hair and soap. Replace the trap and run hot water for a few minutes to flush everything.

There are a few of the common plumbing emergencies you may encounter. Most can be corrected by the homeowner without resorting to a plumber. If you encounter a problem you feel is more than you can handle then call a professional immediately. The longer you wait the more costly damage that may occur.

Chuck Lunsford is a successful Webmaster and publisher of JustGoDoItYourself.com He provides more tips and advice on do it yourself plumbing repairs.

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