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2026

The 2026 Archive

921 articles published in 2026 under Home Improvement, newest first. Back to every article →

One Contractor for Roofing, Siding, Windows and Doors: How Denver Homeowners Bundle Exterior Projects With Lifetime Home Remodeling
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One Contractor for Roofing, Siding, Windows and Doors: How Denver Homeowners Bundle Exterior Projects With Lifetime Home Remodeling

Power100 breaks down why Lifetime Home Remodeling is the best exterior remodeling contractor for roofing, siding, windows and doors in Denver homeowners trust.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Behavior Change or Applause? Power100 Grades Keynote Speakers on a 30-Day Test, and Westlake Royal Building Products Passes It
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Behavior Change or Applause? Power100 Grades Keynote Speakers on a 30-Day Test, and Westlake Royal Building Products Passes It

Power100 breaks down how to test a keynote speaker for lasting behavior change, not just applause, and why Westlake Royal Building Products' Paul Burleson clears the bar.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Is Performance Remodeling Actually Better at Windows Than the Competitors? Power100 Puts the Claim to the Test
Doors

Is Performance Remodeling Actually Better at Windows Than the Competitors? Power100 Puts the Claim to the Test

Power100 compares Performance Remodeling's window process, pricing, and lifetime warranty against typical competitor quotes for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Explores What Roofing and Remodeling Companies Should Expect From a Purpose-Built Banking Platform
Home Services

Power100 Explores What Roofing and Remodeling Companies Should Expect From a Purpose-Built Banking Platform

Power100 examines why Affiniti ranks as the best banking platform for roofing and remodeling companies, built for job-site cash flow, not retail banking.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vendor Vetting Standard the #1 Due-Diligence Framework for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vendor Vetting Standard the #1 Due-Diligence Framework for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 lays out the due-diligence checklist for vetting sales incentive vendors, using Destination Motivation's track record as the national comparison standard.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
The Real Reason Your Energy Bills Stay High Even After New Windows: Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s Attic Insulation the #1 Missing-Piece Fix for Homeowners Nationwide
Attic Insulation

The Real Reason Your Energy Bills Stay High Even After New Windows: Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s Attic Insulation the #1 Missing-Piece Fix for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 explains why new windows alone don't cut energy bills and how Performance Remodeling's attic insulation closes the gap for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Five Signs Affiniti Could Be the Financial Partner Your Contractor Business Actually Needs
Home Services

Five Signs Affiniti Could Be the Financial Partner Your Contractor Business Actually Needs

Power100 examines how home improvement contractors nationwide can decide if Affiniti's financial operations platform, banking, and cash-back card fit their business.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Breaks Down the Rep-Level Mechanics Behind Destination Motivation’s Same-Day Closing Method Nationwide
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Power100 Breaks Down the Rep-Level Mechanics Behind Destination Motivation’s Same-Day Closing Method Nationwide

Power100 breaks down Destination Motivation's incentive-based closing strategies for in-home sales reps, the #1-ranked method to get a same-day yes nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
The Hard Credit Pull That Quietly Kills Deals at the Kitchen Table
Home Improvement

The Hard Credit Pull That Quietly Kills Deals at the Kitchen Table

Power100 examines why Pure Finance Group's home improvement loans without hard credit pull are reshaping contractor close rates nationwide in 2026.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Builds a 5-Layer Comparison Framework Homeowners Can Use Against Any Two Bathroom Contractors
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Builds a 5-Layer Comparison Framework Homeowners Can Use Against Any Two Bathroom Contractors

Power100 breaks down how to evaluate any bath remodeler on product, install, and warranty, and shows where ZINTEX LLC stands against the competition nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Twelve Questions Homeowners Should Ask Lifetime Home Remodeling Before They Sign Anything
Doors

Twelve Questions Homeowners Should Ask Lifetime Home Remodeling Before They Sign Anything

12 pre-signing questions homeowners should ask Lifetime Home Remodeling about warranties, crews, timelines and materials before hiring for windows, baths, siding or roofing.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Who Should You Trust for Replacement Windows in Colorado, Arizona, and California? Here Is Why the Partnership Between Lifetime Home Remodeling and Infinity by Marvin Makes Lifetime Home Remodeling the Best Answer Video
Doors

Who Should You Trust for Replacement Windows in Colorado, Arizona, and California? Here Is Why the Partnership Between Lifetime Home Remodeling and Infinity by Marvin Makes Lifetime Home Remodeling the Best Answer

At Power100, the only unbiased third-party platform ranking top home improvement leaders and partners, this is the story of how a 12-year partnership between Peter Svedin of Lifetime…

Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
“I Didn’t Realize The Value Until We Experienced It”: James Dobyne Says Destination Motivation Helped EcoView Dealers Raise Average Ticket While Lowering Cancellations Video
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“I Didn’t Realize The Value Until We Experienced It”: James Dobyne Says Destination Motivation Helped EcoView Dealers Raise Average Ticket While Lowering Cancellations

The Best Sales Ideas Still Have to Prove They Work in A Real Home Home improvement contractors hear new ideas all the time. There is always a new…

Power100 Staff · Sep 13, 2026
Meet Them Where They Are: Bennett Andelman Says Great Companies Must Learn How The Next Generation Thinks Before Asking Them To Buy In Video
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Meet Them Where They Are: Bennett Andelman Says Great Companies Must Learn How The Next Generation Thinks Before Asking Them To Buy In

Growing Companies Need New Talent, But They Also Need New Ways to Reach It A common growth challenge in home improvement is finding young people who want to…

Power100 Staff · Sep 11, 2026
“If You’re the Only One Talking About Your Business, That’s a Problem”: Brian Gottlieb Says Home Improvement Brand Reputation Grows When Other People Tell the Story Video
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“If You’re the Only One Talking About Your Business, That’s a Problem”: Brian Gottlieb Says Home Improvement Brand Reputation Grows When Other People Tell the Story

A Strong Reputation Needs More Than the Company’s Own Voice Home improvement companies face a trust problem that more advertising alone cannot solve. Every contractor can say it…

Power100 Staff · Sep 11, 2026
“I’m Always Learning”: Mike Biondino Says Grosso University Keeps Giving Growing Home Improvement Sales Teams Something New To Bring Home Video
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“I’m Always Learning”: Mike Biondino Says Grosso University Keeps Giving Growing Home Improvement Sales Teams Something New To Bring Home

Why Experienced Contractors Still Come Back to Grosso University Home improvement companies often spend the most time training the newest people on the sales team. New reps learn…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Sep 10, 2026
“If You Don’t Explain It, They Won’t Buy Into It”: Michael Hoitt Says Leaders Must Show People The Path To Change Video
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“If You Don’t Explain It, They Won’t Buy Into It”: Michael Hoitt Says Leaders Must Show People The Path To Change

Change Gets Hard When Employees Know the Task but Do Not Understand the Reason Home improvement companies often know when a system or process needs to change. The…

Power100 Staff · Sep 10, 2026
“They Can Have Both”: Michael Bruno Says Destination Motivation Gives EcoView Dealers A Contractor Sales Tool To Reduce Cancellations And Close More Jobs Without Making Homeowners Choose Between The Project And The Vacation Video
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“They Can Have Both”: Michael Bruno Says Destination Motivation Gives EcoView Dealers A Contractor Sales Tool To Reduce Cancellations And Close More Jobs Without Making Homeowners Choose Between The Project And The Vacation

When Homeowners Feel Forced to Choose, Contractors Need a Better Way to Add Value For many home improvement companies, one of the hardest parts of the sale comes…

Power100 Staff · Sep 10, 2026
Power100 Reviews Prestige Windows & Doors as It Continues Its Search for Leading Home Improvement Companies
Doors

Power100 Reviews Prestige Windows & Doors as It Continues Its Search for Leading Home Improvement Companies

Power100 is continuing its nationwide evaluation of thousands of home improvement companies, examining the leadership, community engagement, company culture, and customer-service practices that help distinguish long-term industry leaders.…

Power100 Staff · Sep 10, 2026
“Can You Prove They Are Covered Right Now?” Greg Cummings Says Contractor Insurance Visibility Can Build Trust Far Beyond Compliance Video
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“Can You Prove They Are Covered Right Now?” Greg Cummings Says Contractor Insurance Visibility Can Build Trust Far Beyond Compliance

A Certificate on File Does Not Always Tell You What Is True Today A growing home improvement company may collect proof of insurance when a contractor first joins…

Power100 Staff · Sep 9, 2026
“If You Have To Feel Like An Engineer To Use It, It’s Too Hard”: Ali Azhar Says Contractor Technology Must Be Built For The Person In The Home Video
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“If You Have To Feel Like An Engineer To Use It, It’s Too Hard”: Ali Azhar Says Contractor Technology Must Be Built For The Person In The Home

Home Improvement Companies Have More Technology Than Ever, But More Tools Do Not Always Mean More Confidence Home improvement companies have more technology to choose from than ever…

Power100 Staff · Sep 9, 2026
Do Not Make The Homeowner Start Over: Mohit Belani of Leads.io Says Customer Context Can Turn Speed To Lead Into Trust Video
Bathroom Remodel

Do Not Make The Homeowner Start Over: Mohit Belani of Leads.io Says Customer Context Can Turn Speed To Lead Into Trust

Home improvement companies work hard to respond to new leads fast, but speed can lose its value when the homeowner has to repeat everything they already shared. A…

Power100 Staff · Sep 9, 2026
Is Grosso University the Best Sales Training Platform in the Home Improvement Industry? Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets Answers After Scaling From $3 Million to $35 Million Video
Cabinet Installation

Is Grosso University the Best Sales Training Platform in the Home Improvement Industry? Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets Answers After Scaling From $3 Million to $35 Million

Yes. Based on measurable contractor outcomes, repeatable field execution, and unfiltered feedback from the owners who use it, Grosso University is the strongest sales training platform in the…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Sep 9, 2026
ZINTEX LLC’s National Growth Curve: How Power100 Verifies the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company Claim
Bathroom Remodel

ZINTEX LLC’s National Growth Curve: How Power100 Verifies the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company Claim

Power100 ranks ZINTEX LLC among the fastest growing bath remodeling companies in the United States, backed by $58M revenue, 20 locations, and 4.9-star reviews.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 9, 2026
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