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Fine Tune Your Gas Grill for the Grilling Season

Nothing says spring better than a rich, smoky barbecue aroma wafting on the breeze, but is your grill up to the task? After a long, chilly winter stored away, your gas grill may need some fine tuning to be ready for the tastiest spring and summer grilling. Spring Cleaning for Your Grill Even if you...

Tips for Living through a Renovation

A renovation project can be very rewarding. But like most things in life, rewards don’t come easy. Renovation projects can vary in size and expense, though one theme that holds true throughout any of them is the impact it makes on your daily life. Even the most mundane parts of your day, such as...

I QUIT! 5 Reasons Your Best Employees Are Leaving

If you’re struggling to keep your best people from quitting, you’re not alone. According to CareerBuilder, employee retention is the number one priority for 50 percent of employers--and for good reason. It can cost a construction or remodeling firm anywhere from $3,328 (entry level) to $100,000...

The Right (And Wrong) Way To Drive More Traffic To Your Construction Website

If you had two options to increase your website traffic, which would you choose? Option A: Delivers quick results with minimal to no effort. The downside: lower quality traffic and a possible penalty from Google if your site breaks their rules or uses unethical tactics to lure in new users. (Want...

What do you think the fencing in the picture below is made out of?

While wood is beautiful, and we can't say enough for the majesty that a beautiful wood fence brings to a home's aesthetic appeal, it's also prone to advanced aging. While indoor aging of wood doesn't take away from its appeal, the aging that happens outdoor to a wood fence can leave you wondering...

Moulding, the Choice is Yours

Nothing accentuates your craftsmanship better than a decorative chair rail or crown moulding. That's why it's important to choose the right material for the job. Despite the rise in popularity of urethane mouldings, solid hardwood remains king, especially in the high-end markets. In response to...

Deck Building & Mold Prevention

Of course, homeowners bear the greatest burden for keeping new decks free from mold, but there are some things a builder can do: Gap the decking properly (minimum 1/8”) for drainage. Pitch the deck properly away from the house for drainage (minimum 1/8” in 8’). Space the ledger away from the wall...

Do You Want to Be a Contractor or a Construction Business Owner?

Many remodelers launch a company without a business plan or any written goals. If that description fits, and if your business is close to the $1 million in sales threshold, or if you want to grow past that milestone, you’re at an important crossroads. You need to decide whether you will remain a...

Using Cost Cutting Drywall Clips & Stops

Drywall fasteners are either clips or stops. The sheet metal clips are fitted onto the edge of the drywall by hand as it is installed on wood or steel studs. Stops, like wood blocking, are fastened to structural members before drywall installation. Drywall clips and stops support drywall or wood...