Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021
Categories:
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
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2019
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Human Resources
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently told a federal judge that it plans to require employers to turn over pay data, broken down by race, gender and ethnicity, by Sept. 30, 2019.Businesses with at least 100 employees and federal contractors with at least 50 employees and a contract of $50,000 or more with the federal government must file the EEO-1 form. The EEOC uses...
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Tagged:personnel, employment, HR Building, equal employment opportunity
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2019
Categories:
Windows & Doors
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Soundproofing
Choosing the right glass package for your replacement windows and doors is a critical step to ensuring prolonged comfort and safety in your home, as well as long-term satisfaction in your investment. Here are the key factors to consider and understand when you choose new replacement windows and doors for your home.ENERGY EFFICIENCYWhen it comes to saving energy and keeping your home more...
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Tagged:windows, doors, replacement, home improvement, insulation, soundproofing, remodel, home safety, home security
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2019
Categories:
Human Resources
You’ve seen the reports of all-time record low unemployment. As an organization having a proactive retention program in place before you receive a resignation notice is a key. In today’s job market, the employee, especially those in high demand, technical, or specialized skill, control the wheel. As an employer, you have the creativity to offer an attractive cultural career path as...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, jobs, employee retention
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Categories:
Decking & Railing
Your deck is only as good as its substructure. The fact is, new composite decking is designed to last a lifetime, with warranties of 25 years in many cases. But, research shows that the wood-framed deck substructure can begin to split, rot and decay in as little as 8-10 years.Moisture is a deck’s worst enemy. Applying a deck flashing tape shields the tops of joists, rim joists, ledger...
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Tagged:decking, home improvement, remodel, resurfacing, deck safety, deck inspection