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Remodeling Industry News:   Nation's Building News  Getting Off to a Slow Start in 2011, Housing Expected to Show Its Strength in 2012  More NAHB Builder Members Taking Up Remodeling to Increase Business  NAHB Free Resources Help Remodelers Promote National Remodeling Month in May  NAHB Remodelers Announce Spring Board Meetings and Events  May 6 Webinar to Help Members Comply with New OSHA Fall Protection Requirements  May 26 Webinar to Present Latest Remodeling Outlook  Senators Complain About Proposal to Add Clearance Testing to EPA's Lead Rule ReNews  Remodeling Market Index Reaches Highest Level in Four Years  NAHB Files Brief in Lawsuit Against EPA for Eliminating Lead Rule Opt-Out  Senators Ask OMB to Intervene on EPA's Lead Rule Clearance  Federal Pilot Program Offers Low-Cost Loans to Make Energy-Saving Home Improvements  Remodelers Tackle National Green Building Standard Revision     CGReport Proof that Education Pays for Itself Estimating for Builders and Remodelers Differentiate Yourself with Your CGR Designation Social Media 101  CAPS Connection   Aging Population Stimulates Renewed Interest in Universal Design Products NAHB Presents Designees of the Year Awards at IBS Remodeling for Families with Disabled Children FHA Announces Changes and Additions to Reverse Mortgage Program     Qualified Remodeler  Generational and Societal Influences Changing Kitchen Design  Kitchen and Bath Trends  7 Secrets to Improve Your Sales to Women Homeowners  The Power of Public Relations  Calculate the Right Size for HVAC Equipment  April Remodeler of the Month: Jay Cipriani  Remodeling Magazine  Connecting with Clients Face-to-Face Pays Off  EPA Issues Fines for Lead Rule Violations  Planning for Staff Cuts  Getting Ahead with Help of a Peer Group  Call for Entries: Remodeling Design Awards 2010 Wage and Benefit Survey Cost Vs. Value 2010-2011     NAHB Remodelers News Releases Remodeling Index Flat During Sluggish Economic Recovery Remodeling Specialists Help Aging Home Owners Stay in Their Homes Hire a Certified Professional for Lead-Safe Home Remodeling NAHB Remodelers Bestows Two Homes for Life Awards for Excellence in Universal Design Remodeling   Professional Remodeler Magazine  Bath Projects on Upswing  Benefits and Challenges of a Remodeling Showroom Best Practices for Affordable Green Homes  Branding on a Budget for Remodelers  The $2 Million Dollar Salesperson  NAHB Girds for a Busy Spring on Capitol Hill Focus on Customer Service 16 Tips for Successful E-Marketing       Remodeling Industry Resources:   Industry Research Indicators Point to Cyclical Bottom for Remodeling, Start of Recovery in 2010  2011 Cost vs. Value Report  The Remodeling Market Index Harvard's Remodeling Activity Indicator Harvard's Remodeling Research Papers Education All CAPS Courses All CGR Courses Search All NAHB Education     Industry Links AARP American Occupational Therapy Association  Rebuilding Together U. S. Environmental Protection Agency  Veterans Administration

Hot Topics   Green Remodeling  FHA Pilot Program Offers Low-Cost Loans for Energy-Saving Home Improvements  Remodelers Tackle National Green Building Standard Revision  Federal Pilot Program Offers Low-Cost Loans to Make Energy-Saving Home Improvements  DOE Readies Energy Test Score for Existing Homes  Existing Home Owners Looking for Remodelers with Green Building Expertise  Remodeling Existing Homes Seen as the Next Big Thing in Green Building Practical Details for Energy Efficiency    Business Management  Getting Off to a Slow Start in 2011, Housing Expected to Show Its Strength in 2012  More NAHB Builder Members Taking Up Remodeling to Increase Business  NAHB Free Resources Help Remodelers Promote National Remodeling Month in May  May 6 Webinar to Help Members Comply with New OSHA Fall Protection Requirements  May 26 Webinar to Present Latest Remodeling Outlook  Remodelers Follow Different Paths to Recapture Business and Emerge from Downturn  Attention to Detail, Professionalism Among Best Practices for a Successful Remodeler  New Data from NAHB Can Help Remodelers Target Best Markets for New Business  Remodelers Told to Adapt to New Technologies, Customer Expectations Business Metrics that Matter to Remodelers  Social Media 101 10 Tips on Managing Cash Flow    Legislation and Regulation  Senators Complain About Proposal to Add Clearance Testing to EPA's Lead Rule  NAHB Files Brief in Lawsuit Against EPA for Eliminating Lead Rule Opt-Out  Senators Ask OMB to Intervene on EPA's Lead Rule Clearance NAHB Remodeler Members Selected to Advise in Lead Paint Rulemaking Remodelers Educating Consumers About Need for Lead-Safe Work Practices NAHB Resources Address Remodeler Concerns About Lead Paint Rule Liability Lead Rule Violations Can Result in Fines of $37,500 a Day Remodelers Required to Hand Out EPA Lead Paint Pamphlet  EPA Brochure Gives Tips on Lead-Safe Practices      We Want to Hear From You     Have ideas for topics you'd like to see added to the Remodeling Industry Channel? Contact Kelly Mack at 800-368-5242 x8451 or kmack@nahb.org. We'd love to hear from you!