http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/todays-stories.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm17103775http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/cash-for-caulkers-the-ultimate-construction-job-creating-machine.aspx?rssLink=Cash+for+CaulkersOver the course of two years, the proposed program would allocate roughly $23 billion to encourage U.S. homeowners to seal their ducts, insulate their attics and basements, install programmable thermostats, and otherwise retrofit leaky homes in relatively minor ways that can greatly reduce energy use.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/products/product-extras/11-10-09-windows.aspx?rssLink=11%2f10%2f09%3a+WindowsNew products from a range of window manufacturers.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-contracts/whats-in-your-contract.aspx?rssLink=Provost10%3aWhat%e2%80%99s+In+Your+Contract%3fLearn from your mistakes and update your contracts so that they reflect lessons learned from situations that cost you time, money, or customer goodwill.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/finance/dont-fear-the-paper.aspx?rssLink=Don%e2%80%99t+Fear+the+PaperWhen remodelers talk about government contract work it’s usually to gripe about the paperwork. But there are jobs and money out there, and remodelers shouldn’t let paperwork stop them from profiting. http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/tools-and-equipment/stanley-and-black-decker-announce-merger.aspx?rssLink=Stanley+and+Black+%26+Decker+Announce+MergerStanley will control the combined $8.4 billion tool company.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/products/product-extras/11-03-09-the-remodeling-show.aspx?rssLink=11%2f03%2f09%3a+The+Remodeling+ShowNew and interesting products as seen at the 2009 Remodeling Show.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/entrepreneurship-the-key-to-a-successful-business.aspx?rssLink=Iris+H+acceptance+speechHow Iris Harrell shrugged off rejection and blazed her own remodeling trail.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/sales-leads/referral-book.aspx?rssLink=Nagle1%3a+Make+and+Use+a+Referral+BookConsultant Tim Nagle tells you how to make and use a referral book to stay in touch with past customers.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/banding-together.aspx?rssLink=Banding+TogetherLocal group of housing professionals markets the services of member companies.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/some-window-shades-qualify-for-federal-tax-credits.aspx?rssLink=Some+Window+Shades+Qualify+for+Federal+Tax+CreditsHunter Douglas is among the first window covering manufacturers to identify tax credit-eligible products.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/high-times-for-weatherizing.aspx?rssLink=High+Times+for+WeatherizingA $5 million funding surge to the federal Weatherization Assistance Program spells out new opportunities for a certain type of remodeling contractor.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/details-emerge-in-state-appliance-rebate-programs.aspx?rssLink=Details+Emerge+in+State+Appliance+Rebate+ProgramsSeveral states are putting timeframe and demographic restrictions on forthcoming “cash for clunkers’ appliance rebates.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/a-new-bathroom-concept-ready-for-prime-time.aspx?rssLink=Plaskoff+and+One+Week+BathMatt Plaskoff has invested 10 years and $4 million into One Week Bath, and after nearly 1,000 fast-turnaround bathroom remodels in Los Angeles since 2004, he’s ready to roll it out across the country. http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/products/product-extras/10-20-09-new-for-the-exterior.aspx?rssLink=10%2f20%2f09%3a+New+for+the+ExteriorNew products from Atlas Roofing, CertainTeed, Fiberon, GAF, and iLevel.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-building/vice-president-biden-unveils-plan-to-expand-green-jobs-and-save-energy.aspx?rssLink=Vice+President+Biden+Unveils+Plan+to+Expand+Green+Jobs+and+Save+EnergyEnergy-efficient home retrofits seen as key to economic recovery in Vice President Biden’s new green jobs plan.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/lira/big-ticket-remodeling-spending-set-to-revive.aspx?rssLink=Big-Ticket+Remodeling+Spending+Set+To+ReviveHomeowner spending on major remodeling projects is starting to turn a corner and should begin showing year-over-year increases in 2010, Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies says.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/out-of-the-dark.aspx?rssLink=Out+of+the+DarkAn Arizona remodeler is surviving this year by lowering his margins to meet homeowner expectations and compete with new contractors.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/windows/serious-materials-raises-investment-capital.aspx?rssLink=Serious+Materials+to+Grow+Business+with+Investment+CapitalCompany CEO Kevin Surace says green 'clean tech' manufacturing could energize American economy.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/resurgence-of-sweet-spot-projects.aspx?rssLink=Resurgence+of+Sweet+Spot+ProjectsOne Indianapolis remodeling company finds that a busier fall may mean material delivery delays that affect cash flow and scheduling. And, as business picks up for remodelers across the nation, such delays may become increasingly common.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/products/product-extras/10-06-09-new-products.aspx?rssLink=10%2f06%2f09%3a+New+ProductsA range of new products from Azek, Cummins Onan, Durabuilt by Ply Gem, Kolbe, Milwaukee, Phylrich, Rockler, and Wellborn.