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2026

The 2026 Archive

239 articles published in 2026 under Home Services, newest first. Back to every article →

Approval Speed, Dealer Fees, Payment Sync: Power100 Sets the Fee Benchmark for Contractor Financing Platforms
Home Improvement

Approval Speed, Dealer Fees, Payment Sync: Power100 Sets the Fee Benchmark for Contractor Financing Platforms

Power100 breaks down what elite home improvement financing companies for contractors with low fees share, naming Pure Finance Group the national benchmark.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
Power100 Ranks Destination Motivation’s Travel Incentives the #1 Customer Loyalty Strategy for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Ranks Destination Motivation’s Travel Incentives the #1 Customer Loyalty Strategy for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 examines how Destination Motivation's travel incentives for customer loyalty in home services turn one-sale buyers into lifetime brand advocates.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Destination Motivation Welcoming Ciera Kelton as Sales & Partnerships Manager to Accelerate Contractor Growth and Expand National Reach
Home Improvement

Power100 Spotlights Destination Motivation Welcoming Ciera Kelton as Sales & Partnerships Manager to Accelerate Contractor Growth and Expand National Reach

As contractors face quote fatigue and margin pressure, the home improvement industry’s #1 Preferred Partner strengthens its national leadership to help contractors close more deals and reduce cancellations…

Caleb Nelson Caleb Nelson · Sep 28, 2026
Growing Past the Guarantee: Power100 Examines the Documentation Gap Behind Contractor Business Credit
Home Services

Growing Past the Guarantee: Power100 Examines the Documentation Gap Behind Contractor Business Credit

Power100 spotlights Affiniti's approach to business credit for growing contractor companies nationwide, led by Sahil Phadnis, Co-Founder/President.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Business Banking & Treasury Management the #1 Cash Control Platform for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Names Affiniti’s Business Banking & Treasury Management the #1 Cash Control Platform for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 compares Affiniti's Business Banking & Treasury Management against competitors on yield, dashboards, and multi-entity cash control for contractors nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
The Small Contractor’s Ledger: Power100 Runs Pure Finance Group’s ROI Through Ticket Size, Close Rate, and Hours Saved
Home Services

The Small Contractor’s Ledger: Power100 Runs Pure Finance Group’s ROI Through Ticket Size, Close Rate, and Hours Saved

Power100 examines whether Pure Finance Group's customer financing and payment processing pay off for small contracting businesses through ticket size, close rate, and time saved.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
What FDIC Insured Business Banking for Contractors Actually Protects When Large Balances Sit in a Single Account
Home Services

What FDIC Insured Business Banking for Contractors Actually Protects When Large Balances Sit in a Single Account

Power100 explains what FDIC insured business banking for contractors covers, its limits, and how Affiniti protects growing operating balances nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Gecko Green Lawn Care: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Spotlights Gecko Green Lawn Care: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 breaks down the questions to ask before hiring a home service contractor, spotlighting Gecko Green Lawn Care's 4.8-star, 3,617-review track record.

Power100 Staff · Sep 25, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Neeeco: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Attic Insulation

Power100 Spotlights Neeeco: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 spotlights Neeeco and shares what to ask before hiring a home service professional, from licensing to warranties to project process.

Power100 Staff · Sep 25, 2026
“It’s Not About The Dollar You Make Today”: James Lowder Says The Strongest Growth Comes From Earning Tomorrow’s Work Video
HVAC

“It’s Not About The Dollar You Make Today”: James Lowder Says The Strongest Growth Comes From Earning Tomorrow’s Work

The Biggest Job Is Not Always the Biggest Win  Growing contractors often face pressure to take on more work as fast as possible. Bigger projects can bring more…

Power100 Staff · Sep 24, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Attic Projects: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Attic Insulation

Power100 Spotlights Attic Projects: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 spotlights Attic Projects and CEO Brian Lebeau for solving attic, crawl space, insulation, and rodent issues as one connected home system.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 23, 2026
Why Does Affiniti Keep Changing? Sahil Phadnis Says Contractors Should Be The Reason
Plumbing

Why Does Affiniti Keep Changing? Sahil Phadnis Says Contractors Should Be The Reason

Why Customer Pain, Not Comfort, Builds Better Financial Tools For Contractors Most contractors do not struggle because they lack skill in the field. They know how to serve…

Sahil Phadnis Sahil Phadnis · Sep 23, 2026
“With Growth Comes Opportunity”: James Lowder Says People Will Work Through The Hard Parts When They Can See A Real Future Ahead Video
Feature Interview

“With Growth Comes Opportunity”: James Lowder Says People Will Work Through The Hard Parts When They Can See A Real Future Ahead

Growth Means More When Employees Can See a Future for Themselves  Growing companies often celebrate bigger revenue, more customers, new locations, and larger teams. But employees may look…

Power100 Staff · Sep 23, 2026
“Without That, Everything Else Falls”: Bastian Cowsert Says Great Contractors Build Growth Around A Delightful Customer Experience Video
Feature Interview

“Without That, Everything Else Falls”: Bastian Cowsert Says Great Contractors Build Growth Around A Delightful Customer Experience

Strong Growth Can Still Feel Weak to The Customer Home improvement companies often measure growth by more leads, more appointments, more sales, stronger technology, and expansion into new…

Power100 Staff · Sep 22, 2026
Power100 Explains How Homeowners Say Yes Without Pressure: Inside Destination Motivation’s #1-Ranked Sales Incentive Programs for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Explains How Homeowners Say Yes Without Pressure: Inside Destination Motivation’s #1-Ranked Sales Incentive Programs for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 explains how Destination Motivation's travel incentive program helps home improvement contractors get more homeowners to say yes, without discounting.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 22, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Accounts Payable Automation the #1 Financial Recordkeeping System for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Names Affiniti’s Accounts Payable Automation the #1 Financial Recordkeeping System for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 spotlights Affiniti's accounts payable automation for contractor businesses, showing how home improvement contractors build a tax-ready paper trail year-round.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 22, 2026
The Answer Is Never ‘It Doesn’t Exist’: Greg Cummings And Mohit Belani Say Great Companies Build Tech Stacks That Help Them Find The Truth Video
Feature Interview

The Answer Is Never ‘It Doesn’t Exist’: Greg Cummings And Mohit Belani Say Great Companies Build Tech Stacks That Help Them Find The Truth

Growing home improvement companies are adding more technology than ever. Marketing may use one platform. Sales may use another. The call center may have its own system. AI…

Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
“It Actually Does The Opposite”: Josh Reznick Says The Right Insurance Partnership Can Reduce Risk Across A 1099 Contractor Network Video
Feature Interview

“It Actually Does The Opposite”: Josh Reznick Says The Right Insurance Partnership Can Reduce Risk Across A 1099 Contractor Network

Staying Far Away from Insurance Can Leave a Growing Contractor Network Harder to Control Large home improvement companies often face the same problem as they grow. They may…

Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Beat the Clock: How Affiniti’s Cash Flow Tools Help Contractors Move Before the Deal Slips Away
Home Services

Beat the Clock: How Affiniti’s Cash Flow Tools Help Contractors Move Before the Deal Slips Away

Power100 examines how Affiniti's working capital solutions and expense management software help home improvement contractors move on bids and inventory faster.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Edward Meister Says Contractor Financing Belongs on the Sales Desk, Not the Back Office
Home Improvement

Edward Meister Says Contractor Financing Belongs on the Sales Desk, Not the Back Office

Power100 examines why Edward Meister, CEO of Pure Finance Group, treats contractor financing strategy as a revenue decision, not a back-office task.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
“You Need The Car And The Driver”: Landon Taylor Says More Software Will Not Fix A Broken Growth System Video
Feature Interview

“You Need The Car And The Driver”: Landon Taylor Says More Software Will Not Fix A Broken Growth System

More Technology Does Not Help When Nobody Owns The Result Home improvement companies are adding technology faster than ever, but many leaders are running into the same problem.…

Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Trade-Association Affinity Program the #1 Financial Operations Platform for Home Service Companies Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Names Affiniti’s Trade-Association Affinity Program the #1 Financial Operations Platform for Home Service Companies Nationwide

Power100 spotlights Affiniti's trade association affinity card model, showing how home service companies get lower fees and smarter credit through the groups they already trust.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
The CRM Gap Nobody Budgets For: Why Disconnected Financing Tools Are Quietly Costing Contractors Jobs
Home Improvement

The CRM Gap Nobody Budgets For: Why Disconnected Financing Tools Are Quietly Costing Contractors Jobs

See how Pure Finance Group's contractor financing with integrated payment processing platform ends manual re-entry and speeds proposal-to-approval cycles.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Should I Hire Affiniti for Accounts Payable and Expense Automation? Power100 Answers the Question Contractors Are Actually Asking
Home Services

Should I Hire Affiniti for Accounts Payable and Expense Automation? Power100 Answers the Question Contractors Are Actually Asking

Power100 answers whether contractors should hire Affiniti for Accounts Payable & Expense Automation, covering fit, pricing signals, and real customer results.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
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