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A 70% increase to softwood lumber products prices in single-family homes is landing first on contractors and then on to homeowners
An industry-first circuit breaker bringing smart tech to energy management
The color is meant to impart slowness, encourage consumers to practice mindfulness, and be more present in their lives.
A pre-construction smoke-test will produce air leaks you (and your clients) can see
"Having a green beam rather than a red beam makes a huge difference because of the way our eyes work..."
"(Jobber) has more capabilities than we knew how to use at the outset, but the combo of Jobber’s customer service and intuitive software meant it didn’t take long to catch on."
In addition to properly sealing the basement door to the foundation, inspect and clean gutters above the door semi-annually to ensure your basement and belongings remain safe, clean, and dry.
3 tips from the experts for improving and streamlining basement door installations
The industry staple introduced three new products at this year’s International Builders’ Show
Eliminating 3D models and hand measurements for roofing and siding replacement
Tile that transforms pottery waste into useful material
The trick is to use narrow strips of membrane and a triangular stick
Features like automatic emergency braking and wireless connectivity are becoming standard.
5 trends in commercial truck and van sales that help contractors make the most of company vehicles
Customer service is what sets this CRM apart
"Not only was it more reliable and easier on our bodies, it also halved the time it takes to complete those types of jobs."
A laminate product meant to rival ceramics in looks, and undermine them in ease of installation
One screw to solve the problem of anchoring into metal studs
A European favorite makes a push into the American marketplace
Marvin Windows and Doors and Integrity Windows and Doors Rebrand Under One Name
Studies show that “bump nailers” cause twice as many serious injuries compared with sequential-trigger nail guns. Three carpenters (Shawn Mahler, Caleb Miller, and Nathan Roberts) described the injuries shown in these photos during video interviews available at the website for the Center for Construction Research and Training.
Three carpenters come clean about their injuries from using “bump nailers”—nail guns with contact triggers
Home Front Build carpenters are seen here framing a new house using old-growth Douglas fir they recovered from a 1905 home that would have otherwise been leveled and carted to the dump.
Remodeler Steve Pallrand imparts invaluable insights on salvaging materials and saving his clients thousands, while saving the planet