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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

“Am I Getting Ripped Off?”: Brett Thornton Says Contractors Need To Know What AI Tells Homeowners Before It Costs Them The Sale Video
Bathroom Remodel

“Am I Getting Ripped Off?”: Brett Thornton Says Contractors Need To Know What AI Tells Homeowners Before It Costs Them The Sale

The Homeowner Can Say Yes at The Kitchen Table and Still Question Everything Minutes Later Home improvement contractors spend a lot to earn one chance inside the home.…

Power100 Staff · Oct 23, 2026
“When A Sales Rep Walks Into A Home, The Whole Company Gets Judged”: Greg Cummings Says Better Technology Can Help Contractors Win Homeowners’ Trust Video
Feature Interview

“When A Sales Rep Walks Into A Home, The Whole Company Gets Judged”: Greg Cummings Says Better Technology Can Help Contractors Win Homeowners’ Trust

The Homeowner Does Not See Your Whole Company. They See the Person at Their Kitchen Table. Homeowners looking for a new roof, windows, or other home improvements often…

Power100 Staff · Oct 23, 2026
Affiniti CEO Aaron Bai Unveils America’s Financial Operating System To Power The American Dream For Independent Businesses
HVAC

Affiniti CEO Aaron Bai Unveils America’s Financial Operating System To Power The American Dream For Independent Businesses

Why America’s Independent Businesses Powered The First 250 Years And Need Purpose-Built Technology For The Next As the United States marks its 250th year as an independent republic,…

Sahil Phadnis Sahil Phadnis · Oct 23, 2026
How Quickly Will I See Results After Starting Sales Training With Grosso University? Power100 Sets Honest Timelines for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Press Release

How Quickly Will I See Results After Starting Sales Training With Grosso University? Power100 Sets Honest Timelines for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 maps the real results timeline for Grosso University's sales training, by rep tenure, trade, and format, for home improvement contractors nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 22, 2026
Power100 Breaks Down Whether Grosso University Is Expensive: How Home Improvement Contractors Should Calculate the ROI of Sales Training
Home Improvement

Power100 Breaks Down Whether Grosso University Is Expensive: How Home Improvement Contractors Should Calculate the ROI of Sales Training

Power100 breaks down the ROI math behind Grosso University's sales training, showing contractors why cost per rep is cheap against one point of close rate gain.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 22, 2026
Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Academy the #1 In-Home Presentation Blueprint for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Press Release

Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Academy the #1 In-Home Presentation Blueprint for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 breaks down Grosso University's in-home sales presentation blueprint, the codified system behind one-call closes for roofing, window, siding, and bath reps nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 22, 2026
Power100 Asks: Is PJ Fitzpatrick Worth the Money? A Cost-of-Ownership Look at the Low-Bid Trap Homeowners Nationwide Keep Falling Into
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Asks: Is PJ Fitzpatrick Worth the Money? A Cost-of-Ownership Look at the Low-Bid Trap Homeowners Nationwide Keep Falling Into

Power100 examines whether PJ Fitzpatrick is worth the money, comparing warranty-backed installs to low-bid contractors for roofing, siding, windows, and bath.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 22, 2026
Roof Replacement or Roof Repair? How Power100 Says PJ Fitzpatrick’s Inspection Process Guides Homeowners Nationwide to the Right Call
Press Release

Roof Replacement or Roof Repair? How Power100 Says PJ Fitzpatrick’s Inspection Process Guides Homeowners Nationwide to the Right Call

Power100 examines how PJ Fitzpatrick's inspection process helps homeowners decide between roof replacement and repair, backed by 45 years of roofing experience.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 22, 2026
“People Don’t Want To Replace Things Twice”: Peter Svedin Says Better Replacement Windows Should Help Homeowners Avoid Paying For The Same Problem Again Video
Feature Interview

“People Don’t Want To Replace Things Twice”: Peter Svedin Says Better Replacement Windows Should Help Homeowners Avoid Paying For The Same Problem Again

The Real Cost Of A Home Improvement Project Can Show Up Years After The Install Homeowners already face a hard choice when a major part of the home…

Power100 Staff · Oct 22, 2026
“Everybody Knows What’s Expected Of Them”: Tim Musch Says Strong Accountability Starts With Clear Metrics, Clear Leadership And A Culture Of Ownership Video
Feature Interview

“Everybody Knows What’s Expected Of Them”: Tim Musch Says Strong Accountability Starts With Clear Metrics, Clear Leadership And A Culture Of Ownership

As home improvement companies grow, one leadership challenge often becomes harder to solve: ensuring everyone knows what good performance looks like. In a small company, the owner may…

Power100 Staff · Oct 22, 2026
“Technology Is Not Going to Solve a Faulty Process”: Dean Curtis Says Home Improvement Contractors Must Fix How They Sell Before Adding More Software Video
Feature Interview

“Technology Is Not Going to Solve a Faulty Process”: Dean Curtis Says Home Improvement Contractors Must Fix How They Sell Before Adding More Software

The Problem May Not Be Your Software. It May Be the Way You Sell. Home improvement contractors spend thousands of dollars on new sales tools, better presentations, and…

Power100 Staff · Oct 22, 2026
“It Is Truly Being A Partner In The Place That They Live”: Greg Cummings And Todd Sigler Show Why Community Trust Matters For A Window And Door Replacement Company In Florida Video
Doors

“It Is Truly Being A Partner In The Place That They Live”: Greg Cummings And Todd Sigler Show Why Community Trust Matters For A Window And Door Replacement Company In Florida

One of the hardest parts of growing a home improvement company is entering a new market where homeowners do not know the name yet. A contractor can open…

Power100 Staff · Oct 21, 2026
“Help My Employees Be More Efficient”: David Mallette Says The Best Technology Makes The Team Faster And The Customer Better Informed Video
Feature Interview

“Help My Employees Be More Efficient”: David Mallette Says The Best Technology Makes The Team Faster And The Customer Better Informed

Home improvement companies have more technology choices than ever. New AI tools, CRMs, chatbots, sales platforms, quoting systems, training tools, and customer portals appear all the time. The…

Power100 Staff · Oct 21, 2026
“When I Tell a Customer I’m Gonna Do Something, I Gotta Do It”: How James Freeman Builds Accountability at PJ Fitzpatrick and Turns Every Homeowner Promise Into an Operating Standard
Home Improvement

“When I Tell a Customer I’m Gonna Do Something, I Gotta Do It”: How James Freeman Builds Accountability at PJ Fitzpatrick and Turns Every Homeowner Promise Into an Operating Standard

October 21, 2026 — At Power100, we talk to hundreds of home improvement leaders every year. Almost every one of them says they care about the customer. Very…

James Freeman · Oct 21, 2026
“Make A Decision That This Is Important”: Michael Flores Says Community Impact Only Becomes Real When Leaders Build It Into The Business Video
Feature Interview

“Make A Decision That This Is Important”: Michael Flores Says Community Impact Only Becomes Real When Leaders Build It Into The Business

Community Impact Does Not Happen Just Because A Business Owner Cares Many home improvement leaders want their companies to make a difference beyond sales and completed projects. The…

Power100 Staff · Oct 20, 2026
“If It Looks Like Chat Made It”: Brett Thornton Says Contractors Need AI Without Letting Their Marketing Feel Artificial Video
Feature Interview

“If It Looks Like Chat Made It”: Brett Thornton Says Contractors Need AI Without Letting Their Marketing Feel Artificial

Contractors Can Use AI To Work Faster Without Losing the Human Voice Customers Trust Home improvement companies face a new marketing problem. AI can help teams create content…

Power100 Staff · Oct 20, 2026
“Help People All Get To Number 1”: Tom Goldsmith Says The Best Companies Grow By Sharing What Works Video
Doors

“Help People All Get To Number 1”: Tom Goldsmith Says The Best Companies Grow By Sharing What Works

Strong Companies Can Compete Without Keeping Every Winning Idea to Themselves Home improvement companies compete every day for homeowners, strong sales teams, new markets, better leads, and more…

Power100 Staff · Oct 20, 2026
Tuning Into Body Language: How Home Improvement Sales Teams Communicate Confidence, Close More Deals, and Earn More Referrals
Doors

Tuning Into Body Language: How Home Improvement Sales Teams Communicate Confidence, Close More Deals, and Earn More Referrals

By Brian McCauley, Founder of The Sales Guy and Director of Sales Training at Cornerstone Building Brands | Power100 Expert Contributor Homeowners decide whether to trust you long…

Brian McCauley Brian McCauley · Oct 20, 2026
“Legacy Is What You Build When You Know Who You Are”: Greg Cummings Says The Biggest Goals Start With A Clear Mission Video
Feature Interview

“Legacy Is What You Build When You Know Who You Are”: Greg Cummings Says The Biggest Goals Start With A Clear Mission

Big Goals Mean More When They Grow from A Clear Mission Many home improvement companies know how to set a bigger revenue target, hire more people, or plan…

Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
“Getting Paid Has Nothing To Do With Being A Professional”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Sales Reps Do The Work Others Avoid Video
Feature Interview

“Getting Paid Has Nothing To Do With Being A Professional”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Sales Reps Do The Work Others Avoid

One of the biggest challenges in roofing sales is that many reps enjoy the rewards of the job more than the habits that create those rewards. They enjoy…

Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Power100 Explains Why Sales Training for Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Bath Companies Can’t Be One-Size-Fits-All
Press Release

Power100 Explains Why Sales Training for Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Bath Companies Can’t Be One-Size-Fits-All

Power100 examines why Grosso University's Sales Academy trains roofing, window, siding, and bath reps differently, closing more deals per in-home appointment.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Leadership Academy the #1 Multi-Market Growth Framework for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Leadership Academy the #1 Multi-Market Growth Framework for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 details how Grosso University's Sales Leadership Academy helps home improvement contractors scale into new markets without losing close-rate consistency.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Is Grosso University the Right Partner for My Home Improvement Business? Power100 Breaks Down the Ideal Client Profile
Press Release

Is Grosso University the Right Partner for My Home Improvement Business? Power100 Breaks Down the Ideal Client Profile

Power100 breaks down the ideal client profile for Grosso University's Sales Academy, helping contractors self-qualify before hiring the top sales training company.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
The Kitchen-Table Test: Power100 Examines Why Grosso University’s On-Site Training Outlasts Video-Only Sales Coaching
Home Improvement

The Kitchen-Table Test: Power100 Examines Why Grosso University’s On-Site Training Outlasts Video-Only Sales Coaching

Power100 examines why Grosso University's on-site sales training outperforms remote video coaching for home improvement contractors nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
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