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Tips For Increasing Winter Remodeling Business
Winter can be an ideal time for many home remodeling projects. Increasing your business often starts with customer education. Here are some…
Trends8 min
3 Ways a Backyard Shed Drives Value to Your Home
As a homeowner, you’re faced with endless renovation options to increase the value of your property. If you want the best bang for your buc…
Outdoor Living
3 Reasons to Build a Backyard Shed This Winter
Winter may not be the season homeowners traditionally consider for a backyard shed-building project, but there are several reasons why now …
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A Smart Guide to LP® SmartSide®
The LP® SmartSide® line of engineered wood trim and siding products offers game-changing beauty, durability, …
Industry Trends4 min
Trends To Watch This Year In Single-Family Homebuilding
The vitality of single-family homebuilding in 2019 will depend on many things that are out of the industry’s control: how often the Fed rai…
Five Reasons to Take Your Time When Planning a Renovation
The new year is here, which means homeowners are making resolutions to finally tackle their renovation project goals and work toward their …
Curb Appeal8 min
4 Do’s and Don’ts of Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything, and a home is no exception. More than 65% of buyers cite curb appeal as the most important aspect of a ho…
News & Stories9 min
LP® SmartSide® Builder Spotlight: Chris Rendall, Prairie View Homes Inc.
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding recently ran a month-long “Show Us Your LP SmartSide” Contest asking home buildi…
Remodeler Roadmap: Steps for Success in the Off-Season
It’s no secret that lousy weather forecasts can wreak havoc on a remodeler’s plans, but can you guess the number one area of business most …
Beat the New Year's Slump: 3 Reasons to Turn Your Shed into a Gym
The new year brings a new wave of Americans vowing to make fitness a priority. In fact, 37% of people made fitness-focused resolutions in 2…
Multifamily Design Trends To Watch In 2019
Architects are always looking for ways to make multifamily construction more efficient and less expensive. Here are some trends likely to t…
Industry Trends7 min
Looking to the Past for New Ways to Build Sustainability into Wetland Road Crossings
Since the early days of Canada’s timber trade, foresters have used “corduroy roads.” By laying logs down side by side–giving the appearance…