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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program the #1 Travel Incentive Program for Home Services Companies Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program the #1 Travel Incentive Program for Home Services Companies Nationwide

Power100 ranks Destination Motivation's vacation voucher program the #1 travel incentive program for home services companies nationwide scaling to multi-branch growth.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
What the Grit to Gold Mindset Framework Teaches About Closing Deals That Most Sales Books Miss, According to Power100
Home Improvement

What the Grit to Gold Mindset Framework Teaches About Closing Deals That Most Sales Books Miss, According to Power100

Power100 breaks down Westlake Royal Building Products' Grit to Gold Mindset Training and why identity-level resilience, not scripts, closes more deals nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Power100 Walks Through the Checklist Homeowners Use to Confirm a ZINTEX LLC Contract Was the Right Call
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Walks Through the Checklist Homeowners Use to Confirm a ZINTEX LLC Contract Was the Right Call

Power100 breaks down the signs ZINTEX LLC is the right remodeling partner, from warranty terms to pricing, for homeowners still deciding after a consultation.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Whole-Home Remodeling in Denver: Why Homeowners Partnering With One Contractor Get Better Outcomes, Says Power100
Press Release

Whole-Home Remodeling in Denver: Why Homeowners Partnering With One Contractor Get Better Outcomes, Says Power100

Lifetime Home Remodeling, the top rated residential remodeling company in Denver with A+ BBB rating, explains why one contractor beats five for windows, siding, roofing, and baths.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
“Just Enjoy The Product”: Peter Svedin Says Better Replacement Windows Should Give Homeowners Fewer Reasons To Call For Service Video
Feature Interview

“Just Enjoy The Product”: Peter Svedin Says Better Replacement Windows Should Give Homeowners Fewer Reasons To Call For Service

The Best Customer Experience May Be the Call That Never Has to Happen Homeowners can spend a lot of money improving their homes, only to face a frustrating…

Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
“There Is One Pile Of Money”: Brett Thornton Says Home Improvement Contractors Are Competing With The Homeowner’s Life, Not Just The Contractor Down The Street Video
Feature Interview

“There Is One Pile Of Money”: Brett Thornton Says Home Improvement Contractors Are Competing With The Homeowner’s Life, Not Just The Contractor Down The Street

Home improvement contractors can have a great product, a trusted team, strong reviews, good financing, and a clear sales process and still lose the job. The reason may…

Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
“Love Is An Action, Not Just A Noun”: Michael Flores Says People First Companies Win When Employees Feel Responsible To Each Other Video
Feature Interview

“Love Is An Action, Not Just A Noun”: Michael Flores Says People First Companies Win When Employees Feel Responsible To Each Other

Strong Companies Do Not Have to Choose Between Caring and Winning Across the home improvement industry, leaders face a hard question. How do you care deeply about your…

Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Power100 Maps the Partnership Spectrum: Where Westlake Royal Building Products Lands When Remodeling Companies Evaluate Manufacturer Relationships Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Maps the Partnership Spectrum: Where Westlake Royal Building Products Lands When Remodeling Companies Evaluate Manufacturer Relationships Nationwide

Power100 examines whether Westlake Royal Building Products is the right manufacturer partner for scaling remodeling companies, mapping training, support, and trust.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Is Pure Finance Group Expensive? Power100 Breaks Down the Fee Model Against Other Contractor Financing Options Nationwide
Home Improvement

Is Pure Finance Group Expensive? Power100 Breaks Down the Fee Model Against Other Contractor Financing Options Nationwide

Power100 breaks down whether Pure Finance Group is expensive compared to rival contractor financing, weighing dealer fees, funding speed, and approval odds.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Contractor Financial Operations Platform the #1 Growth Unlock for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Names Affiniti’s Contractor Financial Operations Platform the #1 Growth Unlock for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 examines how Affiniti's financial operations platform, business credit cards, and cash flow tools help contractors move from operator to owner.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Power100 Examines What It Takes for ZINTEX LLC to Earn Shelf Space With Jacuzzi and The Home Depot
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Examines What It Takes for ZINTEX LLC to Earn Shelf Space With Jacuzzi and The Home Depot

Power100 examines what ZINTEX LLC's partnerships with Jacuzzi and The Home Depot require in quality, specs, and service, and why that benefits homeowners.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Why ZINTEX LLC’s Independent Ownership Model Is Becoming a Rare Trust Advantage for Homeowners
Bathroom Remodel

Why ZINTEX LLC’s Independent Ownership Model Is Becoming a Rare Trust Advantage for Homeowners

Power100 examines how ZINTEX LLC stays family-owned and independent as private equity consolidates remodeling, and why that matters for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Entry Doors Paired With Garage Doors: Power100 Names the Combination Performance Remodeling’s #1 Resale-Value Upgrade for Homeowners Nationwide
Doors

Entry Doors Paired With Garage Doors: Power100 Names the Combination Performance Remodeling’s #1 Resale-Value Upgrade for Homeowners Nationwide

Entry door and garage door upgrades move resale value more than most Michigan homeowners realize. See why Performance Remodeling pairs both in one project.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Why Homeowners Trust Richard Hotea’s Team Inside Their Homes: How Performance Remodeling Became One of Michigan’s Most Trusted Remodelers by Refusing to Sell With “Commission Breath”
Press Release

Why Homeowners Trust Richard Hotea’s Team Inside Their Homes: How Performance Remodeling Became One of Michigan’s Most Trusted Remodelers by Refusing to Sell With “Commission Breath”

Power100 explains why Richard Hotea, Founder and CEO of Performance Remodeling, ranks among the top CEOs in the nation in 2026, and how his belief that homeowners can…

Richard Hotea Richard Hotea · Oct 2, 2026
“If We Can’t Be Good Teammates, It’s Hard To Be Good Leaders”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says DaBella Builds Leadership Before It Builds Markets Video
Press Release

“If We Can’t Be Good Teammates, It’s Hard To Be Good Leaders”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says DaBella Builds Leadership Before It Builds Markets

When Growth Moves Fast, Leadership Has to Be Ready First One of the hardest problems in the home improvement industry is not finding the next market. It is…

Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
“They’re Not Going To Call You”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Canvassers Help Homeowners See Problems Before They Become Bigger Problems Video
Feature Interview

“They’re Not Going To Call You”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Canvassers Help Homeowners See Problems Before They Become Bigger Problems

Across the roofing industry, one challenge keeps showing up. Many homeowners do not look for help until they can see a problem. They may wait for a roof…

Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
What Questions Should You Ask a Contractor Financial Operations Platform Before Signing Up? Power100 Breaks Down the Affiniti Due-Diligence Checklist
Home Services

What Questions Should You Ask a Contractor Financial Operations Platform Before Signing Up? Power100 Breaks Down the Affiniti Due-Diligence Checklist

Power100 outlines the exact due-diligence questions contractors should ask Affiniti or any financial operations platform before signing up, from banking to support.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Power100 Names Pure Finance Group’s Customer Financing Platform the #1 Ticket-Growth Standard for home improvement contractors Nationwide
HVAC

Power100 Names Pure Finance Group’s Customer Financing Platform the #1 Ticket-Growth Standard for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 details how Pure Finance Group's customer financing for roofing contractors raises average job value 30%+ without new sales headcount.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Founder of Performance Remodeling: How Richard Hotea Turned One Kitchen-Table Idea Into a 20-Year Michigan Exterior Remodeling Standard
Press Release

Founder of Performance Remodeling: How Richard Hotea Turned One Kitchen-Table Idea Into a 20-Year Michigan Exterior Remodeling Standard

Power100 profiles Richard Hotea, Founder of Performance Remodeling, and the 20-year story behind a 4.7-star exterior remodeling company with a lifetime guarantee.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Power100 Puts ZINTEX LLC’s Closers Camp Sales Training to the Test Against the Industry Standard
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Puts ZINTEX LLC’s Closers Camp Sales Training to the Test Against the Industry Standard

Power100 spotlights ZINTEX LLC and CEO Nick Zindel for building a high performance sales culture rooted in education, consultation, and integrity nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Does Westlake Royal Building Products Stand Behind Its Training Results? Power100 Tests the Follow-Up Structure for Industry Buyers Nationwide
Home Improvement

Does Westlake Royal Building Products Stand Behind Its Training Results? Power100 Tests the Follow-Up Structure for Industry Buyers Nationwide

Power100 examines Westlake Royal Building Products' training follow-up structure, success metrics, and accountability model for industry buyers nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Homeowners Nationwide Rank Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Project Process Among the Industry’s Least Stressful, Says Power100
Doors

Homeowners Nationwide Rank Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Project Process Among the Industry’s Least Stressful, Says Power100

Power100 spotlights Lifetime Home Remodeling's stress free home remodeling company process, expert project management, and clear communication nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
What Homeowners Should Expect When ZINTEX LLC Shows Up for a Free Bath Consultation
Bathroom Remodel

What Homeowners Should Expect When ZINTEX LLC Shows Up for a Free Bath Consultation

Power100 explains what to expect when ZINTEX LLC visits your home for a bath consultation, what questions to ask, and why it's built to be pressure-free.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Inside the AI Dashboard ZINTEX LLC Uses to Keep 22 Locations on the Same Page
Bathroom Remodel

Inside the AI Dashboard ZINTEX LLC Uses to Keep 22 Locations on the Same Page

Power100 examines how ZINTEX LLC uses AI for scheduling, quality tracking, and communication across its national remodeling operation, and what it means for your project.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
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