Posted on Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Remodeling
In the journey of homeownership, there comes a time when you might outgrow your current living space. The question then arises: should you move to a new home or expand your current one? While both options have their merits, this blog will focus on the advantages of building an addition onto your existing home.1. Cost-Effective
Building an addition can be more cost-effective than buying a...
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Tagged:home improvement, remodel, addition
Posted on Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Construction Industry
The demand for skilled trades workers in America is high, and it is only expected to increase in the coming years. According to the Home Builders Institute, there were between 300,000 and 400,000 unfilled jobs in the construction industry alone in the spring of 2022. This is due in part to the high number of baby boomers retiring from the trades, leaving a gap in the workforce that needs to be...
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Tagged:tradesmen, jobs
Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Windows & Doors
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Ventilation
Have you wondered why there is condensation forming on your window or patio door glass? That's one of the most common questions customers ask after having new windows installed... and most common misconception as to why. There's nothing wrong with the windows or doors. They're doing exactly what they are supposed to do. When the home is sealed up tight to prevent energy loss from heating...
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Tagged:windows, doors, energy efficiency, condensation, humidity, ventilation
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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History
Amandus D. Moyer began his heavy hauling business in 1930s which evolved into the founding of A.D. Moyer Lumber in 1939. The world was a much different place then with many obstacles to overcome. At the tail end of WWI and the Great Depression, men were struggling to put food on the table and keep a roof over their family's heads. From that rose great hope, greater determination, and a...
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Tagged:lumber, history, nostalgia
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021
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Windows & Doors
As our friends at Therma-Tru® door say, “Home begins at the
door”. And the folks at Therma-Tru are a good source of reference, having been named
the “Brand Used Most” in the entry doors category, marking more than 20 consecutive years receiving this distinction. In the 2021 Builder Brand Use Study conducted by Zonda (formerly known as Hanley Wood), Therma-Tru...
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Tagged:doors, curb appeal, energy efficiency
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Home Maintenance
Diverting rainwater away from your home’s foundation is
important for multiple reasons. It significantly reduces the chances of
foundation erosion, basement flooding and soil and grass deterioration. It is
extremely important to not let your downspouts dump hundreds of gallons of
water at their base next to your foundation. Attach drainpipes to the
downspouts on your home and move...
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Tagged:gutters and downspouts, maintenance
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Windows & Doors
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Decking & Railing
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Remodeling
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Retirement
According to the AARP, approximately 90 percent of seniors
plan on living in their own home for at least five to 10 years after turning 65.
In kind, the number of remodeling companies providing aging-in-place upgrades
has increased. Eighty percent of remodeling companies are making aging-in-place
home improvements, up from 68 percent in 2013, according to the National
Association of Home...
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Tagged:doors, decking, home improvement, remodel, technology, home safety, home security, kitchens, bathrooms, retirement
Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Categories:
Decking & Railing
By now most people know the obvious advantages of resurfacing their old wooden decks with new composite decking, and certainly of using composite decking and railing on all new decks. Designed with lasting beauty, incredible durability and easy maintenance, there’s no compromising with high-performance composite decking.
But what we may overlook are the multiple ways that composite...
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Tagged:decking, outdoor living, eco-friendly, environment, recycling
Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Categories:
Decking & Railing
We suppose you could still
build a run-of-the-mill, garden-variety deck… but why would you? With the
myriad of advanced composite decking and railing options available, the sky is
the limit when it comes to creative designs including multiple levels, curved
seating areas, custom pergolas, integrated lighting, built-in storage, outdoor
kitchens, fire pits and so much more!Get
inspired,...
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Tagged:decking, outdoor living, home improvement, deck lighting, outdoor lighting
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Human Resources
Happy. Angry. Joy. Trust. Fear. Surprise. Jealous. Anxiety. Love. Sad. As human beings, we were created with emotions. Being able to recognize and positively demonstrate control of your emotions in five core areas is what is deemed “emotional intelligence” and can give you a competitive advantage at work, home, or any instance where your emotions are involved.
Understanding what...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, emotional intelligence