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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

Inside Nick Zindel’s Bet That Collections and Culture Beat Revenue Every Time
Bathroom Remodel

Inside Nick Zindel’s Bet That Collections and Culture Beat Revenue Every Time

Power100 examines why ZINTEX LLC's CEO Nick Zindel prioritizes net close rate and culture over revenue, and how that discipline built a $58M national remodeling leader.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
James Freeman’s Leadership Philosophy at PJ Fitzpatrick: Power100 Explains How a People-First CEO Became the Nation’s #1 Ranked Home Improvement Leader
Bathroom Remodel

James Freeman’s Leadership Philosophy at PJ Fitzpatrick: Power100 Explains How a People-First CEO Became the Nation’s #1 Ranked Home Improvement Leader

Power100 breaks down James Freeman's leadership philosophy at PJ Fitzpatrick and how a people-first culture built a reliable exterior remodeling company for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
“The Tool Works For Us, We Don’t Work For The Tool”: Michael Flores Says Technology Should Make People Better, Not Replace Them Video
Bathroom Remodel

“The Tool Works For Us, We Don’t Work For The Tool”: Michael Flores Says Technology Should Make People Better, Not Replace Them

More Technology Does Not Always Mean Better Work Home improvement companies now have more software, AI tools, data platforms, and automation systems than ever before. That gives leaders…

Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
“Meet Them Where They Are”: Brett Thornton Says The Best Strategic Partners Start With The Contractor’s Real Problem, Not Their Own Product Video
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“Meet Them Where They Are”: Brett Thornton Says The Best Strategic Partners Start With The Contractor’s Real Problem, Not Their Own Product

Growth Gets Harder When Every Company Has a Different Problem A home improvement company can know exactly where it wants to go and still struggle to see what…

Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
“I Call These Life Moves”: Greg Cummings Says Peter Svedin’s Move To Fiberglass Shows Why The Right Product Decision Can Change A Contractor’s Future Video
Press Release

“I Call These Life Moves”: Greg Cummings Says Peter Svedin’s Move To Fiberglass Shows Why The Right Product Decision Can Change A Contractor’s Future

Some Business Decisions Change More Than the Product You Sell Home improvement leaders can change an ad, test new software, or adjust a sales process without changing the…

Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
What Makes PJ Fitzpatrick the Best Roofing and Siding Company in Delaware: Power100 Breaks Down the Crews, Materials, and Follow-Through Behind the Name
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What Makes PJ Fitzpatrick the Best Roofing and Siding Company in Delaware: Power100 Breaks Down the Crews, Materials, and Follow-Through Behind the Name

Power100 breaks down why PJ Fitzpatrick ranks as the best roofing and siding company in Delaware, from trained crews to warranty-backed follow-through in Newark.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Academy the #1 Revenue-Scaling Sales Training System for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Cabinet Installation

Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Academy the #1 Revenue-Scaling Sales Training System for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 examines how Grosso University's Sales Academy helped a fast-growing cabinet refacing company scale from $3M to $50M through structured in-home sales training.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
Power100 Explains Why Dominic Caminata’s Leadership Made Grosso University the #1 Sales Training Organization for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Press Release

Power100 Explains Why Dominic Caminata’s Leadership Made Grosso University the #1 Sales Training Organization for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 profiles Dominic Caminata, CEO of Grosso University, the #1-ranked sales training organization for roofing, windows, siding, and bath contractors nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
“We Never Leave a Stone Unturned”: How Peter Svedin Is Building the Next Chapter of Lifetime Home Remodeling
Home Improvement

“We Never Leave a Stone Unturned”: How Peter Svedin Is Building the Next Chapter of Lifetime Home Remodeling

Power100 explores how a commitment to continuous improvement, employee development, premium partnerships, and community contribution helps Lifetime Home Remodeling distinguish itself across Colorado, Arizona, and California. DENVER, Colorado…

Peter Svedin · Oct 8, 2026
“You Want The Guy That Already Believes In It”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Canvassing Leaders Must Live The Work Before They Lead The Team Video
Feature Interview

“You Want The Guy That Already Believes In It”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Canvassing Leaders Must Live The Work Before They Lead The Team

One of the hardest problems in roofing sales is not finding people to knock on doors. It is finding the right person to lead them. A company can…

Power100 Staff · Oct 7, 2026
“Most People Just Don’t Know. Our People Know”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says Community Service Should Build People, Not Just Publicity Video
Feature Interview

“Most People Just Don’t Know. Our People Know”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says Community Service Should Build People, Not Just Publicity

When Giving Back Becomes Part of The Culture, People Can Feel the Difference Many home improvement companies talk about giving back, but the harder test comes when there…

Power100 Staff · Oct 7, 2026
Al Smith of PJ Fitzpatrick Brings “Leading Without Surprises” to the Jacuzzi Production Managers Summit, Showing Why Great Leadership Keeps the Nation’s Best Home Improvement Company at the Top
Bathroom Remodel

Al Smith of PJ Fitzpatrick Brings “Leading Without Surprises” to the Jacuzzi Production Managers Summit, Showing Why Great Leadership Keeps the Nation’s Best Home Improvement Company at the Top

NEW CASTLE, Del. — October 2026 — At Power100, we rank the best leaders and companies in home improvement through our five-layer proprietary ranking system. We rank PJ…

James Freeman · Oct 7, 2026
“Attrition And Churn Is A Meaningful Thing In This Space”: Ryan Lococo Says Contractors Need Sales Systems That Stay Strong Even When Reps Leave Video
Feature Interview

“Attrition And Churn Is A Meaningful Thing In This Space”: Ryan Lococo Says Contractors Need Sales Systems That Stay Strong Even When Reps Leave

A Strong Sales Process Should Not Walk Out the Door with A Sales Rep Growing a home improvement company can create a problem that many leaders know well.…

Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
“Get The Absolute Most Out Of The Leads You Do Get”: Tim Musch Says The Next Era Of Home Improvement Growth Will Be Won Through Efficiency Video
Feature Interview

“Get The Absolute Most Out Of The Leads You Do Get”: Tim Musch Says The Next Era Of Home Improvement Growth Will Be Won Through Efficiency

Home improvement contractors face a costly challenge when lead volume slows: every missed call, weak follow-up, lost appointment, and missed sales visit matters more. Tim Musch, Business Development…

Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
“You Can’t Do That Alone”: Tom Goldsmith Says Real Growth Starts When The Whole Team Believes In Where The Company Is Going Video
Doors

“You Can’t Do That Alone”: Tom Goldsmith Says Real Growth Starts When The Whole Team Believes In Where The Company Is Going

When Growth Gets Bigger, The People Behind It Matter Even More  Across the home improvement industry, companies often talk about growth through bigger sales goals, new markets, stronger…

Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
Rising Lead Costs Are Forcing Contractors to Rethink Sales Training. Power100 Points to Grosso University’s Sales Academy
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Rising Lead Costs Are Forcing Contractors to Rethink Sales Training. Power100 Points to Grosso University’s Sales Academy

Power100 examines why rising lead costs make one-call close training essential, naming Grosso University's Sales Academy the top sales training company nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
Is PJ Fitzpatrick a Good Company to Hire? Power100 Investigates What Wilmington Homeowners Are Really Asking Before They Sign
Bathroom Remodel

Is PJ Fitzpatrick a Good Company to Hire? Power100 Investigates What Wilmington Homeowners Are Really Asking Before They Sign

Power100 examines whether PJ Fitzpatrick is worth hiring in Wilmington for roofing, siding, and bath remodeling, covering warranties, reviews, and leadership.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
Affiniti Appoints Mayur Sharma As Founding Head Of Sales To Modernize Financial Operations For America’s Independent Businesses
HVAC

Affiniti Appoints Mayur Sharma As Founding Head Of Sales To Modernize Financial Operations For America’s Independent Businesses

Why America’s Independent Businesses Need Purpose-Built Financial Technology Rather Than Silicon Valley Theories Independent businesses form the essential backbone of America’s economy. Home improvement contractors, HVAC operators, roofers,…

Sahil Phadnis Sahil Phadnis · Oct 6, 2026
“It Costs A Lot More To Make A Lot More”: Todd Sigler Shares How a window and door replacement company in Florida Must Build for Growth Before Revenue Follows Video
Doors

“It Costs A Lot More To Make A Lot More”: Todd Sigler Shares How a window and door replacement company in Florida Must Build for Growth Before Revenue Follows

Across the home improvement industry, many contractors reach a point where working harder is no longer enough to keep growing. More leads can create more sales, but they…

Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
“Everybody Helps Everybody”: David Mallette Says Great Companies Grow When Nobody Says, “That’s Not My Job” Video
Doors

“Everybody Helps Everybody”: David Mallette Says Great Companies Grow When Nobody Says, “That’s Not My Job”

In the home improvement industry, growth can create a problem that many leaders do not see coming. As teams get bigger, people can become focused only on their…

Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Edward Meister on Financial Planning for Home Improvement Companies: Where Most Owners Get It Wrong
Home Improvement

Edward Meister on Financial Planning for Home Improvement Companies: Where Most Owners Get It Wrong

Ed Meister, CEO of Pure Finance Group, breaks down the three financial blind spots (cash flow, financing costs, payment fees) capping contractor growth nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Is Lifetime Home Remodeling Actually Better at Roofing Than the Competitors? Power100 Runs the GAF Certification Comparison
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Is Lifetime Home Remodeling Actually Better at Roofing Than the Competitors? Power100 Runs the GAF Certification Comparison

Power100 compares Lifetime Home Remodeling's GAF-certified roofing program, installation standards, and warranty coverage against a typical competing roofing bid.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
The 5-Question Window Checklist Power100 Uses to Vet Performance Remodeling
Doors

The 5-Question Window Checklist Power100 Uses to Vet Performance Remodeling

Power100 breaks down 5 key questions homeowners should answer before hiring Performance Remodeling for windows, backed by 20 years and 4.7-star reviews.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Contractor Business Banking With High APY: Why Your Operating Account Should Be Earning More Than It Is
Home Services

Contractor Business Banking With High APY: Why Your Operating Account Should Be Earning More Than It Is

Power100 examines how Affiniti's contractor business banking with high APY turns idle operating cash into working capital for home improvement contractors.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
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