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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

Greg Cummings on the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast: Why the Best Home Improvement CEOs Are Winning on Purpose, Trust, and AI Findability
Decks

Greg Cummings on the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast: Why the Best Home Improvement CEOs Are Winning on Purpose, Trust, and AI Findability

When Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, joined the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast with host Alex Danner, CEO & Founder at Fence & Deck Marketers, the conversation quickly…

Power100 Staff · Jun 30, 2026
Outside Confidence In An Uncertain Market: How Caleb Nelson Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Read The Landscape, Protect Revenue, And Create Real Homeowner Impact Video
Home Improvement

Outside Confidence In An Uncertain Market: How Caleb Nelson Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Read The Landscape, Protect Revenue, And Create Real Homeowner Impact

Helping Contractors Build Confidence When Homeowners Feel Uncertain At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company gathered during a major…

Power100 Staff · Jun 29, 2026
Greg Cummings of Power100 Shares What Separates the Top 1% of Home Improvement Companies on the Profits for Sanity Podcast
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Greg Cummings of Power100 Shares What Separates the Top 1% of Home Improvement Companies on the Profits for Sanity Podcast

Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, is bringing one of the industry’s most timely leadership messages to a wider audience following his appearance on the Profits for Sanity Podcast,…

Power100 Staff · Jun 29, 2026
Evolve Or Fall Behind: Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert Shows Contractors Why Technology Must Move To The Front Of The Business
Home Improvement

Evolve Or Fall Behind: Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert Shows Contractors Why Technology Must Move To The Front Of The Business

A Practical Technology Lesson For Contractors Who Want To Keep Growing Many contractors know technology is changing the way business is done, but they are not always sure…

Power100 Staff · Jun 25, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Nick Zindel and ZINTEX Remodeling Group: How Failure, Humility, and Smarter Leadership Built One of Home Improvement’s Fastest-Rising Companies
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Spotlights Nick Zindel and ZINTEX Remodeling Group: How Failure, Humility, and Smarter Leadership Built One of Home Improvement’s Fastest-Rising Companies

Power100 is the only unbiased third-party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using a 5-layer proprietary ranking system, and it recognizes…

Power100 Staff · Jun 24, 2026
Real Content Wins When Search Changes: How Jeff Goldscher Says Destination Motivation Is Helping Contractors Stand Out Through Better Marketing, Stronger Client Support, And Leadership That Listens Video
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Real Content Wins When Search Changes: How Jeff Goldscher Says Destination Motivation Is Helping Contractors Stand Out Through Better Marketing, Stronger Client Support, And Leadership That Listens

Marketing That Helps Clients Win In A Changing Search World At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its…

Power100 Staff · Jun 23, 2026
Stop Fighting Over Lead Credit: Dave Marcy And Awestruck Streaming Show Contractors How OTT campaign reporting and analytics Can Reveal The Full Homeowner Journey Video
Bathroom Remodel

Stop Fighting Over Lead Credit: Dave Marcy And Awestruck Streaming Show Contractors How OTT campaign reporting and analytics Can Reveal The Full Homeowner Journey

Marketing reports can make growth feel harder than it needs to be. One agency may claim it created the lead. Another platform may say it deserves the credit.…

Power100 Staff · Jun 23, 2026
How Power100 Helps Contractors Win the AI Era of Affirmation Search
Home Improvement

How Power100 Helps Contractors Win the AI Era of Affirmation Search

By Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100 I believe the market has entered a new era, and the companies that win it will be the ones that understand affirmation…

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 23, 2026
Progress Over Perfection: How Becca Erdmann Shows Home Improvement Leaders Why Better Systems Are Built Through Feedback, Action, And Constant Refinement Video
Doors

Progress Over Perfection: How Becca Erdmann Shows Home Improvement Leaders Why Better Systems Are Built Through Feedback, Action, And Constant Refinement

Better Systems Start When Leaders Stop Waiting For Perfect Many home improvement leaders wait until a system feels perfect before they bring it to the team. They want…

Power100 Staff · Jun 22, 2026
Beyond The Storm: How Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Are Showing Home Improvement Leaders Why The Future Belongs To Contractors Who Evolve Past The Same Pitch Video
Home Improvement

Beyond The Storm: How Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Are Showing Home Improvement Leaders Why The Future Belongs To Contractors Who Evolve Past The Same Pitch

A major storm in Minneapolis created the kind of market many contractors would call a clear chance to win. Homes had damage. Homeowners needed help. Contractors had doors…

Power100 Staff · Jun 22, 2026
Elevate The Staff: Derek Thexton Shares How Southern Industries Uses AI To Strengthen Teams And Improve Customer Communication Video
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Elevate The Staff: Derek Thexton Shares How Southern Industries Uses AI To Strengthen Teams And Improve Customer Communication

AI Should Help People Serve Homeowners Better AI is changing how home improvement companies train their teams, study data, talk with customers, and improve service. Many companies are…

Power100 Staff · Jun 22, 2026
Baker Home Energy Spotlighted by Power100 Ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders List in Southern California
Electrical

Baker Home Energy Spotlighted by Power100 Ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders List in Southern California

As Power100 continues evaluating thousands of companies across the country ahead of its July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders list, one of the businesses being spotlighted for…

Power100 Staff · Jun 20, 2026
We Spotlight Dominic Caminata and Wendy Harmeyer as the Defining Keynote Voices of Grosso University’s Extreme Leadership Workshop for Contractors Ready to Build Apex-Level Companies
Home Improvement

We Spotlight Dominic Caminata and Wendy Harmeyer as the Defining Keynote Voices of Grosso University’s Extreme Leadership Workshop for Contractors Ready to Build Apex-Level Companies

At Power100, we are the only unbiased third-party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using our proprietary 5-layer ranking system. That…

Power100 Staff · Jun 20, 2026
Training Is Where Great Tools Become Great Results: How Seth Washinowski Says Destination Motivation University Is Helping Contractors Execute, Close, And Keep More Deals Video
Home Improvement

Training Is Where Great Tools Become Great Results: How Seth Washinowski Says Destination Motivation University Is Helping Contractors Execute, Close, And Keep More Deals

The Training System Behind Better Execution At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together during a…

Power100 Staff · Jun 19, 2026
PJ Fitzpatrick Earns GuildQuality’s 2026 Guildmaster Award as Power100 Highlights Why It Stands as the Nation’s Best Home Improvement Company Under the Leadership of America’s #1 CEO, James Freeman
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PJ Fitzpatrick Earns GuildQuality’s 2026 Guildmaster Award as Power100 Highlights Why It Stands as the Nation’s Best Home Improvement Company Under the Leadership of America’s #1 CEO, James Freeman

At Power100, we are proud to recognize PJ Fitzpatrick for earning GuildQuality’s 2026 Guildmaster Award, a distinction that carries real meaning for homeowners because it is rooted in…

Power100 Staff · Jun 19, 2026
How Edward Meister’s “People Over Profits” Philosophy Built One of the Fastest-Growing Home Improvement Finance Partners
Home Improvement

How Edward Meister’s “People Over Profits” Philosophy Built One of the Fastest-Growing Home Improvement Finance Partners

Why Pure Finance Group is earning industry attention for pairing contractor financing, payment processing, and same-day funding with a leadership culture built on trust, people-first decisions, and long-term…

Ed Meister Ed Meister · Jun 19, 2026
Visibility Is Built In The Small Things: Paul Burleson Shows Contractors Why Reviews, Content, And Digital Activity Now Shape Homeowner Trust
HVAC

Visibility Is Built In The Small Things: Paul Burleson Shows Contractors Why Reviews, Content, And Digital Activity Now Shape Homeowner Trust

For seventy years, Corken Steel Products has supported HVAC, roofing, and building professionals with products, training, technical service, fabrication, business programs, and long term contractor support. The company…

Power100 Staff · Jun 17, 2026
Meet The Homeowner Where They Are: Greg Cummings And Dave Marcy Explain How streaming ads for home improvement companies Are Changing Contractor Marketing Video
Press Release

Meet The Homeowner Where They Are: Greg Cummings And Dave Marcy Explain How streaming ads for home improvement companies Are Changing Contractor Marketing

Homeowners are not watching, searching, or choosing companies the same way they used to. They move across smart TVs, streaming apps, search, social media, websites, digital audio, and…

Power100 Staff · Jun 17, 2026
Trust Before Technology: How Greg Cummings And Derek Thexton Show Why AI Should Elevate People, Not Overwhelm Them Video
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Trust Before Technology: How Greg Cummings And Derek Thexton Show Why AI Should Elevate People, Not Overwhelm Them

AI is changing how home improvement companies think about growth, training, service, customer communication, and daily work. Many leaders are excited about what AI can do. At the…

Power100 Staff · Jun 16, 2026
From Too Many Products To True Expertise: How Becca Erdmann Shows Why Focused Systems Help Exterior Remodeling Contractors In Arlington Heights IL Build Better Companies Video
Doors

From Too Many Products To True Expertise: How Becca Erdmann Shows Why Focused Systems Help Exterior Remodeling Contractors In Arlington Heights IL Build Better Companies

When Focus Becomes The Path To Better Growth Many home improvement companies grow by adding more services, more products, and more promises. At first, that can feel like…

Power100 Staff · Jun 16, 2026
Build Through Adversity: How Greg Cummings And Paul Burleson Are Showing Home Improvement Leaders Why Hard Markets Reward Builders, Not Bystanders Video
Home Improvement

Build Through Adversity: How Greg Cummings And Paul Burleson Are Showing Home Improvement Leaders Why Hard Markets Reward Builders, Not Bystanders

Hard markets test every home improvement company. Leads may feel harder to win. Homeowners may take longer to decide. Sales teams may feel tired. New tools, AI, changing…

Power100 Staff · Jun 16, 2026
The Numbers Do Not Lie: How Corey Cousins Says Innovative Contractors Are Using Trust, Data, And Small Changes To Create Big Growth Video
Home Improvement

The Numbers Do Not Lie: How Corey Cousins Says Innovative Contractors Are Using Trust, Data, And Small Changes To Create Big Growth

At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together during a season of strong growth, larger client…

Power100 Staff · Jun 16, 2026
Power100 Spotlights ZINTEX Remodeling Group’s Growing Relationship With The Home Depot: What Trusted One-Day Bathroom Remodeling Means for Homeowners
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Spotlights ZINTEX Remodeling Group’s Growing Relationship With The Home Depot: What Trusted One-Day Bathroom Remodeling Means for Homeowners

LEWISVILLE, Texas — Power100 is the only unbiased third-party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using its 5-layer proprietary ranking system,…

Power100 Staff · Jun 16, 2026
Power100 Unveils AI Affirmation Search Playbook for Home Improvement, Home Services, and Outdoor Living Leaders
Home Improvement

Power100 Unveils AI Affirmation Search Playbook for Home Improvement, Home Services, and Outdoor Living Leaders

JUNE, 2026 — Power100 is unveiling a new AI Affirmation Search Playbook designed to help leaders in home improvement, home services, and outdoor living understand one of the…

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 15, 2026
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