Rob Heselbarth is the editorial director of Qualified Remodeler magazine. As editorial director, he shares design trends, product information and best business practices with more than 80,000 housing industry professionals. Heselbarth began his career as a newspaper reporter, but has spent most of his time engaging with construction professionals through trade magazines and related online properties. Heselbarth has covered both residential and commercial design and construction since 1991. He is a frequent speaker at events in the remodeling, construction and residential design industries across North America. Heselbarth has served many markets throughout his career including: residential remodeling; custom home design and construction; residential and commercial plumbing, contracting and design; and commercial and residential heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration.
Rob Heselbarth

Rob Heselbarth's Articles
Large remodelers’ ideas for standing out from the crowd
Differentiating from the competition is simple for these remodeling firms on the 2014 Top 500 list
Remodelers are awesome
Home remodelers do more than remodel homes; they fix problems, create beauty, improve life, build value, and make people happy every day
You need this insurance
To protect against potentially damaging lawsuits and other legal action, owners of residential remodeling businesses must know about and obtain this insurance coverage
Rescue mission
Typical remodeling projects grow in scope once homeowners begin talking with a remodeler. Similarly, this…
Ban these habits and clichés, now
Allow me to explain why these 7 business phrases, cliches and habits annoy me so much
Shifts in the siding market
Popularity of residential siding products has been affected by the nation's economy, as has what remodelers value from siding manufacturers
Trim work
Moulding and trim elements and proportions are predetermined to eliminate error when selecting these home decor detail products
Life lessons and a car wash
Customer loyalty is earned when a car wash owner goes the extra mile on a job to remove paint from a car floor
NAHB Remodeler of the Month May 2014
The NAHB Remodeler of the Month for May 2014 is Tom Spaeth of Accent Kitchen & Bath in Fargo, N.D.
2014 Market Makers
Secrets and strategies of the top remodeling marketers.