Mathew Meskimen originally planned to become a music teacher. Remodeling was the work he knew how to fall back on.
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Nick Kornea knows what can happen when a remodeling company grows faster than its systems.
2026 Fred Case Award Finalist: Building Culture, Then Building the System | Read more: bit.ly/4iwYHqJ
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Cabinet trends are homing in on several features moving into 2027. Lighter finishes that emphasize the natural beauty of wood are gaining popularity in kitchens.
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This project began when the homeowners attended a Neil Kelly kitchen-and-bath workshop that I was leading.
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ALT A modern, spacious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub set by a large window. To the left, there is a glass-enclosed shower, and on the right, a long vanity with a large mirror and sleek fixtures. Soft lighting and neutral tones create a tranquil atmosphere. A small plant and folded towels add decor.
Brian Elias and Brian Gottlieb are taking the stage at TOP 500 LIVE next week! On Talking TOP 500, they provide a preview of their session, "Mistakes That Made Us Better."
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The wide-ranging remodel of this stately 1930s home in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh won silver in the 2026 Master Design Awards for an addition more than $250,000.
Design Solutions: Room for Improvement | Read more: bit.ly/4dQAh91
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A.J. Panaccione likes the coincidence that he and Allura Bath & Kitchen came along at about the same time.
Top 500 Profile: Defined, Refined, and Growing | Read more: bit.ly/4iwxxjN
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Great Day Improvements announced Oct. 21 that Grant Davis will be the company’s new CEO, taking over for Drew Weinfurtner, who is leaving to pursue other entrepreneurial interests.
Great Day Improvements Appoints New CEO | Read more: bit.ly/4dPVjoh
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Derek Filosi did not set out simply to build another remodeling company.
2026 Fred Case Award Finalist: Building the Anti-Horror Story | Read more: bit.ly/4eKFMq6
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Trex at 30 Expands Its Focus on Outdoor Living | Read more: bit.ly/4BefF4N
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Running a profitable remodeling business is not a ‘one-and-done’ type of achievement.
Editor’s Note: Top Traits Among Remodeling Entrepreneurs | Read more: bit.ly/4dPvDrS
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There is no single number that explains why Vlatko Demrovski is the 2026 winner of the Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
2026 Fred Case Award Winner: Control and Capacity | Read more: bit.ly/4yuIDKM
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Jenilee Common, CEO of Leaf Home, presents "The New No. 1: How Leaf Home is Capitalizing on its Brands and its National Footprint" at TOP 500 LIVE 2026, October 26-28 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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The National Association of Home Builders released their Remodeling Market Index for the third quarter Oct. 8, posting a reading of 62, up one point from quarter two.
Remodeling Markets Sentiment Remains Stable | Read more: bit.ly/4B8GV4j
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Home Genius Exteriors Named Best Place to Work in Construction | Read more: bit.ly/4ym0O5q
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Chuck Thokey of TOP REP High-Performance Sales Training presents Build the Trainer, Build the Business at TOP 500 LIVE 2026, Tuesday, October 27, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Register now: bit.ly/47WhHaS #TOP500LIVE
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