Articles by Kyle Troutman

Finding dependable home professionals to team up with isn’t always easy. It’s important to find like-minded pros who are trustworthy, skilled and a pleasure to work with. And when you find them, fostering a lasting business partnership can help you de…

When homeowners change their mind about a design feature late into a project — for example, after plans have been finalized, contracts are signed and builders have broken ground — things are bound to get complicated. Sometimes you might have to deal w…

When homeowners change their mind about a design feature late into a project — for example, after plans have been finalized, contracts are signed and builders have broken ground — things are bound to get complicated. Sometimes you might have to deal w…

Trust is important in any professional relationship. Home remodeling pros need the trust of their clients to work effectively and complete standout renovation projects. And without good working relationships, issues are harder to resolve and miscommun…

Finding your groove and fine-tuning your business practices can take some trial and error. Once you find methods that work, you want to stick with them. And when something’s not working, it’s important to be willing to make changes and try new things …

Experiencing at least one delay or other issue during a home renovation project is to be expected even in the best of times. But in the past few years global supply chain issues have been a different order of magnitude, disrupting project timelines an…

Saying “no” to clients can be difficult, but sometimes it’s the only way to save them from a design or project decision they will later regret. Seven home design and remodeling professionals on Houzz reveal how they maneuver around homeowner requests …

Practicing self-care activities and techniques can help us live and work better. With our busy schedules, it can be challenging to find the time. But taking care of ourselves is essential. We spoke with 10 home design and remodeling professionals who …

When your workload gets heavy and things start to slip through the cracks, it may be time to find new ways to optimize your productivity, work smarter and get more efficient. Rethinking how you structure each workday can help you find better flow and …

Homeowners remodeling for the first time may require more preparation and guidance through the process than experienced remodelers. In part one, general contractors and design-build pros shared their advice for helping…