JLC Live returns in 2026 with the same hands-on energy builders count on, but this year’s show feels especially pivotal. With tighter code cycles, smarter building materials, and a wave...Read More
The shoreline of Cape Cod in Eastham, MA, is a dream location for a beachfront cottage. However, for Cape Cod builder Vincent Jameson, partner at JCARCH LLC, a recent beachfront...Read More
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Couples everywhere strive to maintain household harmony despite their differences in habits, financial attitudes and approaches to life’s ups and downs. But for many, there comes a breaking point: the...Read More
By Marcelo V. Guimarães, Marketing Director, Maximo Wood Marcelo V. Guimarães, Marketing Director at Maximo Wood, envisions a future where sustainable lumber is accessible to all. Guided by a deep...Read More
Having lived for a little over half a century, some of us have seen things change and products evolve. Jake Clark, the current CEO and original president of Armstrong-Clark recalls...Read More
Maze Stainless Steel Painted Trim Nails are high-quality painted trim nails for use with trim coil, soffit, and fascia. Available painted in many different colors – pre-matched to coil manufacturer’s colors. These nails have a striated head – Specially designed to hold paint more effectively than a flat head. You can view the Maze Nails color charts here: mazenails.com/painted-nail-colors/ In business since 1848, Maze Nails has a long standing tradition of providing top-quality nails to
Builders and contractors enjoy tools that are specifically designed for a job and when it comes to minimizing job-site time, they turn to the DeckWise® tool line! Deck installers and contractors know our original Hardwood Wrench™ is the beefiest, most stout deck board bending tool on the market! DeckWise® has scaled down the Hardwood Wrench™ to a “junior” size for the DIYer, weekend warrior, and Pro deck builder. Even the most seasoned deck installer knows how grueling it can be when wrangling
With a track record of delivering high performance fine finishing sprayers for more than four decades, Titan today announced the next generation of Capspray HVLP...
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Having a zen-inspired garden deck built with a handy kit is now possible almost anywhere on a property with the Level.Up pedestal system. It installs quickly and easily over stable, compacted soil, or even gravel.
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This new deck sits a few feet from the shoreline and will be exposed to all the elements year- round. These conditions demand the use of the right tools and materials to build a lasting and safe structure.
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If you want your deck to last decades – not just years – be thoughtful from the start. Invest in durable materials, protect the frame with moisture barriers and keep up with regular care.
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The cellular structure of the wood is altered in this high‑heat, oxygen‑deprived environment which modifies the natural acids and sugars in the lumber to prevent them from being a food source for mold, rot or fungal decay.
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New Portfolio Includes Two French Doors and Sparta™, Scout™ Lines PGT® Custom Windows and Doors, part of the MITER Brands portfolio and America’s authority in...
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Q. Is it necessary to remove baseboards when installing hardwood flooring? A: It is not absolutely necessary to remove baseboards to install new hardwoods, but...
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By Lisbeth Parada, Color Marketing Manager, Dutch Boy® Paints, Krylon®, Minwax® Color Trend Watch: Restoration, Gratitude & Digital Calm The final season of 2025 embraces...
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The shoreline of Cape Cod in Eastham, MA, is a dream location for a beachfront cottage. However, for Cape Cod builder Vincent Jameson, partner at...
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Upgrade Your Bathroom Sink with the new Dearborn® Universal Pop Down® Drain When refreshing a bathroom, most DIYers focus on items like vanities, faucets, and lighting. But sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference. Case in point: the sink drain. The new Dearborn® Universal Pop Down® Sink Drain, available now at Lowe’s or through […]
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