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The Value of Leveraging Manufacturers to Grow Your Business
Owners of small and mid-sized remodeling companies often wear many hats. While this can be empowering for enthusiastic entrepreneurs, it ma…
Marketing Tips to Strengthen Relationships with Homebuyers
In today’s competitive landscape, builders need to have a sound marketing strategy in place to showcase their value to homeowners. Buyers a…
Inspiration7 min
Deciding Factors in Switching to One of the Most Durable Siding Solutions on the Market
Are you a builder or remodeler who is considering the use of a new siding material? Durability is likely a top concern as you evaluate any …
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Industry Trends12 min
The Benefits of Utilizing LP Building Products for Outdoor Structures
The unique features of LP® SmartSide® trim and siding products make them ideally suited for use in outdoor st…
Balancing Durability and Design in Multifamily Properties
Multifamily projects are aiming to please two groups: residents who want stylish surroundings and property management companies that don’t …
Finding Balance: Building Trust vs. Over-Involving a Client
Building a trusting relationship with a client is much easier said than done. If you are a remodeler who wishes to foster a mutually benefi…
Tips to Turn Your Backyard Into a Winter Wonderland
There are plenty of ways to transform your very own backyard into the winter wonderland that you hear about in so many holiday songs. Follo…
Reward Yourself With the LP® BuildSmart Preferred Contractor Program
What’s better than installing the nation’s leading engineered wood siding products? Getting rewarded for doing it, of course! The LP&r…
Outdoor Living5 min
How to Choose the Right Storage Shed Size
Buying a shed is an important decision that you probably don’t want to make twice! Once you’re ready to purchase a shed, there are several …
Staffing Up: How Contractors Can Cope With the Labor Shortage
With the economic outlook rosy and on the heels of record-breaking natural disasters that have prompted increased demand in cities such as …
How the Housing Preferences of Millennials are Remaking American Homes
Millennials – those born between 1980 and 2000 – are beginning to shape the way homes are designed and constructed, according to panelists …
5 Ways to Make Your Home Exterior Welcoming in Winter
The dreary days of winter can really put a damper on the exterior appeal of a home. Many homeowners rely on a lush lawn and brightly colore…