HomeAdvisor — in conjunction with the HomeAdvisor Insights Forum series — recently conducted a survey among its skilled professionals to gain insight into the skilled labor shortage as it relates to residential construction and home improvement. The purpose of this corresponding report is to present a snapshot of today’s skilled labor climate, explore the barriers younger generations face in entering the skilled labor workforce, and identify opportunities to engage and attract the next generation of our nation’s craftsmen.
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5 Ways to Make Your Bid Stand Out
If you’re bidding on a job, it’s a safe bet that you’re not the only pro in the mix. So what’s the best way to cut through your competition and win the job? By giving your prospective customer more than just a price. Here are five extras to include in your bid that are sure…
This Old House and HomeAdvisor Team Up to Find Generation Next
HomeAdvisor is partnering with This Old House and Mike Rowe Works to promote the next generation of skilled workers. See what This Old House’s Norm Abram, HomeAdvisor President Craig Smith and three HomeAdvisor pros have to say about the skilled labor shortage.
5 Simple Tricks to Warm Cold Leads
Struggling to warm up cold leads? Not to worry. With the right strategy, you can turn any missed opportunity into a hot lead. Here are five tricks to renew client interest and win back jobs. #1 End the conversation on a positive note Lost or cold leads aren’t dead leads. Always remain courteous and positive…
4 Questions to Qualify Your Leads
New leads mean new business — and new business is always a good thing, right? Of course. But only if you’re working with the right clients. Failing to vet your leads properly can result in messy customer relations, job site mistakes and — if nothing else — wasted time. Here are four over-the-phone questions to…
6 Tips to Conquer the Skilled Labor Shortage
Are you having trouble finding the employees you need to meet customer demand and effectively grow your business? If so, you’re not alone. America is experiencing an unprecedented skilled labor shortage — and it’s preventing a number of home improvement and repair businesses from reaching their full potential. Construction is expected to add jobs at…
Wallpaper Calculator
Tips on Measuring for Wallpaper Before you begin, take the room measurements in the list below – round to the nearest foot. 1. Wall Height Measure from floor to ceiling. 2. Wall perimeter for areas you plan to wallpaper Measure the length of each wall. Add all lengths together to obtain the total horizontal distance,…
Sheet Vinyl Calculator
Tips on Measuring for Sheet Vinyl To determine a floor’s square footage, multiply length times width. When measuring, round off inches to the nearest foot. For irregularly shaped floors, divide them into individual sections, calculate the square feet in each one, and then add them together. Homeowner Tip – Sheet vinyl, like carpeting, is normally…
Roofing Calculator
Tips on Measuring for Roofing To accurately calculate the area of your roof, you must first determine its slope, or pitch. Roof pitches are described in terms of rise and run. The run is the distance from the outside edge of a perimeter stud wall to the center of the house. The rise is the…
Resilient Tile Calculator
Tips on Measuring for Resilient Tile Enter the size of the rooms to be covered and then select the size of the tile you plan to use. The calculator will determine how many tiles you need, including a standard 10 percent waste allowance. Homeowner Tip – Individual tiles are commonly 12 inches square, but also…
Paint Calculator
Tips on Measuring for Paint Before you begin, take the room measurements in the list below – round to the nearest foot. If you have cathedral ceilings that create sloping walls, follow the special case instructions on how to derive this square footage. To ensure you will have enough paint, do not worry about excluding…