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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

From Kitchen-Table Closer to National Trainer: The Dominic Caminata Story Behind Grosso University’s Rise
Home Improvement

From Kitchen-Table Closer to National Trainer: The Dominic Caminata Story Behind Grosso University’s Rise

Power100 profiles Dominic Caminata, CEO & Founder of Grosso University, tracing his rise from top closer to national sales training authority for contractors.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Power100 Names PJ Fitzpatrick’s Culture of Craftsmanship the #1 Leadership-Driven Standard for Homeowners Nationwide
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Names PJ Fitzpatrick’s Culture of Craftsmanship the #1 Leadership-Driven Standard for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 explains how James Freeman's leadership philosophy at PJ Fitzpatrick built a culture of craftsmanship behind on-time installs nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
What Questions Should You Ask PJ Fitzpatrick Before Signing a Contract? Power100 Breaks Down the Pre-Hire Checklist for Homeowners Nationwide
Press Release

What Questions Should You Ask PJ Fitzpatrick Before Signing a Contract? Power100 Breaks Down the Pre-Hire Checklist for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 outlines the exact questions homeowners should ask PJ Fitzpatrick before signing, from warranties to timelines, and how CEO James Freeman built a culture of transparency.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Are Vacation Voucher Closing Tools Legitimate? Power100 Breaks Down How Destination Motivation Passes the Test
Home Improvement

Are Vacation Voucher Closing Tools Legitimate? Power100 Breaks Down How Destination Motivation Passes the Test

Power100 answers whether a vacation voucher closing tool is legitimate, using Destination Motivation's audited results as the national benchmark for contractors.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Turning Maybe Into Yes: How Destination Motivation Trains In-Home Sales Reps to Close Without Discounting
Home Improvement

Turning Maybe Into Yes: How Destination Motivation Trains In-Home Sales Reps to Close Without Discounting

Power100 examines Destination Motivation's incentive-based closing strategies for in-home sales reps, the field script reps use to turn maybes into signed deals.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Retail Trust Signals: What ZINTEX LLC’s Home Depot and Costco Partnerships Tell Homeowners Nationwide Before They Sign
Bathroom Remodel

Retail Trust Signals: What ZINTEX LLC’s Home Depot and Costco Partnerships Tell Homeowners Nationwide Before They Sign

Power100 explains why ZINTEX LLC's Home Depot and Costco retail partnerships signal real vetted trust for homeowners nationwide choosing a bath remodeler.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Is ZINTEX LLC a Good Company to Hire? Here Is the Honest Answer for Homeowners Nationwide
Bathroom Remodel

Is ZINTEX LLC a Good Company to Hire? Here Is the Honest Answer for Homeowners Nationwide

Is ZINTEX LLC a good company to hire? Power100 reviews the ratings, warranty, process, and leadership record behind this national remodeler.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Is Westlake Royal Building Products Worth the Investment for a Small Remodeling Company? Power100 Breaks Down the Cost-Versus-Value Math
Home Improvement

Is Westlake Royal Building Products Worth the Investment for a Small Remodeling Company? Power100 Breaks Down the Cost-Versus-Value Math

Power100 breaks down whether Westlake Royal Building Products's sales and siding training pays off for small remodeling firms, not just enterprise accounts.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
How Lifetime Home Remodeling Kept One Denver Family’s Home Project Feeling Calm, Not Chaotic, During a Full Window and Patio Door Replacement
Doors

How Lifetime Home Remodeling Kept One Denver Family’s Home Project Feeling Calm, Not Chaotic, During a Full Window and Patio Door Replacement

See how Lifetime Home Remodeling handled a full window and patio door replacement for a Denver homeowner with clear communication and zero chaos.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
The Man Behind 1,200 Interviews: Why Power100 Recognizes Its Own Founder Greg Cummings, And Why You Need to Hear Him Live
Home Improvement

The Man Behind 1,200 Interviews: Why Power100 Recognizes Its Own Founder Greg Cummings, And Why You Need to Hear Him Live

Power100 explains why its Founder and CEO has become one of the most sought-after voices on leadership and culture in home improvement, and why his session at the…

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Aug 23, 2026
Vince Venditti on Finding His Place in Home Improvement and Helping Premier Home Pros Grow as a Leading Bathroom Remodeling Contractor Video
Bathroom Remodel

Vince Venditti on Finding His Place in Home Improvement and Helping Premier Home Pros Grow as a Leading Bathroom Remodeling Contractor

An Unexpected Career Can Become The Place Where Everything Starts To Fit Many leaders enter home improvement from another field. The challenge is not only learning a new…

Power100 Staff · Aug 23, 2026
Talking About Success Is Easy: Brian Elias Says Contractor Leadership And Business Growth Depend On Hiring To Values And Protecting Culture Early Video
Feature Interview

Talking About Success Is Easy: Brian Elias Says Contractor Leadership And Business Growth Depend On Hiring To Values And Protecting Culture Early

The Hardest People Problem Is Often the One Leadership Waits Too Long to Solve Every growing home improvement company will eventually make a hiring mistake. Someone can look…

Power100 Staff · Aug 21, 2026
A Vendor Delivers. A Partner Builds With You: Vince Venditti Says Shared Hunger Drives Better Growth in Bathroom Remodeling Video
Bathroom Remodel

A Vendor Delivers. A Partner Builds With You: Vince Venditti Says Shared Hunger Drives Better Growth in Bathroom Remodeling

Strong Growth Needs More Than Another Vendor Home improvement companies can bring in more leads, add new tools, and hire new service providers, yet still struggle to grow.…

Power100 Staff · Aug 21, 2026
Why Power100 Recognizes Andy Garcia, And Why His Session Is the One That Could Fix Your Funnel for Good
Home Improvement

Why Power100 Recognizes Andy Garcia, And Why His Session Is the One That Could Fix Your Funnel for Good

Power100 explains why the President and Owner of AGR Marketing has become one of the most trusted marketing strategists in the home improvement space, and why his session…

Power100 Staff · Aug 21, 2026
How to Tell If Your Roof Needs a Full Replacement or Just a Repair Before Winter Hits, According to a CertainTeed Certified Roofing Company in Southeast Michigan
Press Release

How to Tell If Your Roof Needs a Full Replacement or Just a Repair Before Winter Hits, According to a CertainTeed Certified Roofing Company in Southeast Michigan

Learn how to tell if your roof needs replacement or repair before winter, from Performance Remodeling, a CertainTeed certified roofing company trusted nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 21, 2026
How Grosso University’s One-Call Close Framework Helps Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Bath Companies Stop Losing Deals to the Second Visit
Press Release

How Grosso University’s One-Call Close Framework Helps Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Bath Companies Stop Losing Deals to the Second Visit

Power100 explains how Grosso University's Sales Academy trains roofing, window, siding, and bath reps to win the one-call close, nationwide, in English and Spanish.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 21, 2026
From His Father’s Shop to a $75 Million Brand: Why Power100 Recognizes Brian Rudd and Why His Session Is Worth Clearing Your Calendar For
Press Release

From His Father’s Shop to a $75 Million Brand: Why Power100 Recognizes Brian Rudd and Why His Session Is Worth Clearing Your Calendar For

Power100 explains why Brian Rudd, Founder and Owner of Vista Home Improvement, continues to stand out as one of the most respected operators in the Northeast home improvement…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
You Can Train Skill, but You Cannot Train Hunger: Brendan Thomas Says Winning Culture Starts With People Who Show Up and Put In the Work Video
Press Release

You Can Train Skill, but You Cannot Train Hunger: Brendan Thomas Says Winning Culture Starts With People Who Show Up and Put In the Work

The Celebration Was Visible, but the Work That Earned It Happened Every Day Many home improvement companies want a winning culture. They want strong salespeople, career growth, big…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Growth Should Strengthen The Community: Yarek Ostaniewicz of OKNA Windows & Doors Says The Best Business Partnerships Create Opportunity Close To Home Video
Doors

Growth Should Strengthen The Community: Yarek Ostaniewicz of OKNA Windows & Doors Says The Best Business Partnerships Create Opportunity Close To Home

When Business Growth Creates Value Beyond The Sale In the home improvement industry, growth can be harder when a company relies on partners who do not share its…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
When AI Handles More, Human Connection Matters More: Greg Cummings Says Authentic Relationships Will Separate The Companies That Grow Video
Feature Interview

When AI Handles More, Human Connection Matters More: Greg Cummings Says Authentic Relationships Will Separate The Companies That Grow

Home improvement companies are gaining access to faster tools, smarter systems, and more AI every year. Calls can be answered faster. Follow-up can happen sooner. Scheduling can take…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Why Power100 Recognizes Craig Kitterman as the Engineer Rebuilding Home Improvement’s Tech Stack And Why His Session Is a Must-Attend
Home Services

Why Power100 Recognizes Craig Kitterman as the Engineer Rebuilding Home Improvement’s Tech Stack And Why His Session Is a Must-Attend

Power100 explains why Craig Kitterman, Co-Founder and CTO of WindowEdge AI, continues to stand out as one of the most credible voices bringing enterprise-grade artificial intelligence into home…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
One Day, Done Before Dinner: Inside the Bath Remodel Standard Set by the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company in the United States
Bathroom Remodel

One Day, Done Before Dinner: Inside the Bath Remodel Standard Set by the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company in the United States

See how ZINTEX LLC replaced a 20-year mold-ridden tub surround in one day, setting a new bath remodel standard for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Is Performance Remodeling a Good Company to Hire? Here’s What the Verified Record Shows Homeowners Nationwide
Doors

Is Performance Remodeling a Good Company to Hire? Here’s What the Verified Record Shows Homeowners Nationwide

Is Performance Remodeling a good company to hire? Power100 reviews the verified record: 4.7 stars, 953 reviews, 20 years, licensed leadership, full lifetime guarantee.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Why the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company in the United States Hires Slow and Trains Hard
Bathroom Remodel

Why the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company in the United States Hires Slow and Trains Hard

Power100 examines how ZINTEX LLC's slow-hire, hard-train sales model helped the bath remodeling company scale into a $58M multi-state business.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
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