How Gen Z will Influence the Home Market
Gen Z is America’s largest generation yet & their entry into the home market will have an unprecedented impact.
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How to Reduce Attic Temperatures Using Radiant Barriers
Radiant barriers have become somewhat shrouded in urban myth. They were not, for example, invented by NASA, but rather by the far less exciting German businessmen Schmidt and Dykerhoff in 1925.
Color is Back for Home Décor
Discover how dark colors, like black, create great contrasts with your home décor for timeless looks and increased value with Home Décor.
Minimize Buckling of Wood Structural Panels: Tips from the APA
While swelling or buckling of sheathing panels doesn’t affect their performance or strength, it can cause blemishes in the building’s appearance that will lead to callbacks.
Guide to Choosing Colors for a Reno
Help your clients choose the right colors for their reno with this guide. Know which colors match building materials and finishes
Modernizing your Construction Marketing
Learn how construction marketing & technology can improve productivity & generate leads in the declining labor force.
How to Help your Job Stay on Budget
Stay on budget without sacrificing profit margins – get valuable data to more accurately quote and keep track of construction expenses.
Save Time and Money with these Estimate Tips
You need to produce accurate estimates that don’t price you out of the running, and ensure your profit margins. You can’t spend hours on these, so you need to have a system in place to save time and prevent costly mistakes.
On-site Wood Panel Storage Guidelines
The APA Engineered Wood Association provides comprehensive guidelines for the storage of wood panels on site. Correct on-site storage will allow plywood and OSB wood panels to acclimatize to conditions on the building and prevent a plethora of framing problems down the line. The APA outlines several guidelines on the correct storage of panels to minimize the conditions that can lead to buckling and ridging; after all you’re protecting your investment.
WiFi Connectivity in New Builds on the Rise
Make new builds attractive to buyers by providing WiFi connectivity.