With real estate, I think I can scale larger with less personal effort.

Lots of folks lost jobs with these companies, both on the manufacturing side and the installation and wind power production side.

I don't think it's ever a necessity to match brands (except for the faux stainless, because it looks different from one manufacturer to the next) - just match the colors wherever possible.

Or, if you have gotten started on a small scale, what specifically is keeping you from achieving your goals.

Manufacturers of these things depend on their distributiion channels to sell the product, so you will have to buy from some authorized distributor or reseller.

rob, livonia does not require them. in fact, i installed an amazing exterior door 2 years ago on a house and the manufacturer said that if i install a storm door, it would void the door's warranty. anyway, i am leaning towards not replacing it. it will not make the house "Secure" at all. it closes, but it can not shut all the way for the door to latch and lock. i wanted to go after the movers to get them to pay for the damage but they were defending the movers saying it was poorly installed.i will just send them a letter telling them i am not replacing it.

As manufacturing jobs leave the USA and go overseas, something has to fill up those warehouses.

The small MFRs I've seen have generally been in bad (think D or E on a scale of A-E) areas.

“Drug-related illegal activity” means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, USE, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell distribute, or USE of a controlled substance (as defined in Section 102 or the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 8002) or possession of drug paraphernalia.2.Resident, any member of the resident’s household or guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, on or near the said premises.3.Resident or members of the household will not permit the dwelling to be used for, or to facilitate illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, regardless of whether the individual engaging in such activity is a member of the household.4.Resident or members of the household will not engage in the manufacture, sale or distribution of illegal drugs at any locations, whether on or near the dwelling unit premises, or otherwise.5.Resident, any members of the resident’s household, or a guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in acts of violence, or threats of violence, including but not limited to the unlawful discharge of firearms, prostitution, criminal street gang activity, intimidation, or any other breach of the housing agreement that the other wise jeopardizes the health safety or welfare of the landlord, his agents, or tenants.6.VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL BE A MATERIAL VIOLATION OF THE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND GOOD CAUSE FOR TEMINATION OF TENANCY.

They figured out how to cut down on transportation costs between the manufacturer and the end buyer.