Category Archives: Remodeling Industry Information

Unclogging Your Sink

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Hi There, Fellow Gardeners! This is Becca. unclogging your sink - Organic Gurlz Gardens Fort Wayne Indiana (1)Today, Organic Gurlz Gardens of Fort Wayne, Indiana will be sharing information on Unclogging Your Sink. Cleaning out a congested drain can be an unwanted hassle – and costly. We at Organic Gurlz Gardens have a few tips for unclogging the sink pipes. One of the most obvious ways to prevent clogging is to avoid placing hair or large items down the drain. Washing down the sink with hot water also aids in keeping the drain from obstacles. Continue reading

Home Shows vs Houzz

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Are you planning a home remodeling project? Where do you start gathering information and ideas? Two of the most common options are the internet and home shows. Both venues can offer great insight to projects, companies, products and design ideas. While both are viable, they have a different set of pros and cons and may cater to different audiences. Design Build Planners at the Remodeling home show (1)Home shows are a group of company exhibits set up in a building, typically for a weekend, for consumers to visit and view. Admission for an adult will range from free to perhaps $12. Often there are coupons or discounts available from either the show promoter or individual exhibitors. While attending, homeowners can see the displays of the companies that may range from full service, general contractors to individual trades people like painters, electricians, architects, designers, siding installers…etc. There may also be suppliers there displaying products that may include appliances, tile, windows, generators…etc. Continue reading

Design Build Planners Video Profile on Houzz

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Neil Parsons and Allison Tom for Houzz video interview (1)In November, 2015 the staff at Houzz invited Neil Parsons to do a video interview in New York to illustrate the unique project design process and the acclaimed success of Design Build Planners. Below is the 60 second Houzz video. The experience was fun and rewarding. It will also serve as a platform for the Design Build Planners system to expand into other territories and markets. DBP offers homeowners a project design and budget service up front to well prepare them to have their project built by a third party. The process paves the way for a professional and pleasant remodeling experience for all involved. Continue reading

Design Build Planners Awarded Best of Houzz 2016 for Design and Customer Service

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Design Build Planners Awarded Best of Houzz 2016 for Design and Customer Service Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World. DBP best of houzz 2016 design DBP best of houzz 2016 customer service January 12, 2016Design Build Planners of Red Bank, NJ has won “Best Of Design and Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. This unparalleled project design firm that offers a "smarter approach to home remodeling" was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. Continue reading

Keeping Your Countertop Clean

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Hi There, Fellow Gardeners! This is AnnahMarie. keeping your countertop clean ~ Design Build Planners (4)Today, Organic Gurlz Gardens of Fort Wayne, Indiana will be sharing information on keeping your countertop clean! The breakfast bar - the commonplace in the kitchen for entertaining, enjoying a delicious meal, and an abundance of family fun. We at Organic Gurlz Gardens appreciate fun-times and scrumptious suppers, but could “normal” procedures in preparing meals be hazardous to one’s health? Continue reading

Permat Tile Underlayment

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Permat Tile Underlayment Permat underlayment for tile - Design Build PlannersIt is inevitable for tiles to wear out. With all the pressure it has to handle from the steps of our daily lives, it is no wonder that the material strength reduces and flooring starts wearing out. Luckily, there is a way to solve all of this. The Permat Tile Underlayment solution from Blanke brings innovation to your flooring. It offers labor saving benefits wasted on time consuming plastic roll systems, but it brings you all the benefits and more. Continue reading

Design Build Planners Has Received Two More Honors From Houzz

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Design Build Planners has received two more honors from Houzz. Top Influencer and highly Recommended. Design Build Planners - Houzz top influencer and highly recomended The Influencer badge is given to pros whose advice and knowledgeable posts are most appreciated by the Houzz community, while the Recommended badge goes only to the top-rated pros on Houzz. Continue reading

Credit Card Processing For Remodelers

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This is a re-print of a blog article that Design Build Planners wrote for Lowes. It is the first in a series called "Tech Tools of the Trade." CLICK HERE to view this article published on the LowesForPros website. Upcoming topics include "Utilizing Houzz Ideabooks for Project Design and Development" and "Using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software." Internet for remodelers - Design Build PlannersIn the remodeling industry, not all “tools” are kept in a tool box or belt. Many crucial business tools are software and technology. The internet has been a game changer for many industries and remodeling is no exception. There are many software programs and websites that can greatly assist remodeling companies in many ways. Each department, accounting, marketing, sales, and production can find help with today’s technology. For some smaller companies, these departments may be compromised of just one or two people wearing multiple hats. Continue reading

2015 Best Businesses of Red Bank Architect Award

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Red Bank Award Program Honors the Achievement 2015 Best of Red Bank NJ architectRed Bank, July 31, 2015 — Design Build Planners has been selected for the 2015 Best Businesses of Red Bank Award in the Architects category by the Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program. Design Build Planners received this same honor in 2014 also. Each year, the Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Red Bank area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program and data provided by third parties. Neil Parsons, Design Build Planners"As project designers my team and I are honored to receive this Best Business of Red Bank Architect Award," stated Neil Parsons, of Design Build Planners. "Being recognized for this, or any award, illustrates our efforts and results we deliver for our clients and their remodeling projects." About Design Build Planners Design Build Planners offers a unique, pre-construction project profile analysis, budget, design, and development process for homeowners directly. Projects of any size or type can be discussed, reviewed, and fully analyzed. This system provides all parties with vital information for the project early in the process, prior to the final decisions and the start of the renovation. The Services provided by the Design Build Planners help homeowners choose the right remodeler to build the best project, with great value and savings. The services DBP provides are available anywhere in the New Jersey as well as some parts of New York and Pennsylvania. About the Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program 2015 Best of Red Bank NJ architect winnerThe Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Red Bank area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy. SOURCE: Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program CONTACT: Best Businesses of Red Bank Award Program Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.BestBusinesses.biz  

Guest Blog Opportunity for Remodelers

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  Guest blog opportunity for remodelers from Design Build PlannersWe invite remodelers to create a guest blog about a recently completed project that Design Build Planners will publish on our website and then promote throughout our vast social media network. This is a very good opportunity for remodeling companies. Since DBP are project designers and not contractors, any appropriate lead inquires from a specific blog for remodeling work will be referred back to that remodeling company. Continue reading