Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA

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When You Begin Looking for Workers, Turn on the Remote

Technological advancements are making it possible for you to find and employ people located far from your office -- even on the opposite coast. More

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Here's a Simple Way To Track Lead Sources

A combination of pen-and-paper and simple spreadsheet commands provides an efficient way for All Pro Builders to track lead sources and determine ROI. More

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Modernizing a Historic Eichler Home

Renovation maintains the lines of this classic design while enhancing its connection to the outdoors. More

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Redwood Reinforcement: Green Diamond and California Redwood Co. Earn FSC Certifications

Lumber companies take sustainability seriously. Now 70% of redwood is FSC certified. More

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California's New Building Codes Pushes Energy-Efficient Windows

Tougher new requirements take effect in 2014. More

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Intel on Info: Google Search Tips

Remodeling industry consultant Joe Stoddard offers tips on using Google's search operators to make your online searches more accurate and efficient. More

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Decks: When Wood Won't Do

Finding an alternative to wood decking in fire-prone California leads one architect to use aluminum grates. More

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A New L.A. Tower Moves Forward

Revised plans call for major renovation of a nearby hotel. More

New Tax on Wood Creates Confusion in California

As of January 1, California retailers have been required to collect an extra one percent tax certain lumber products. Plywood, framing lumber, and unfinished decking are among the products subject to the tax. Doors, windows, trim, and other more heavily processed items are not. More

Hardware Chain Sues Home Depot and Power Tool Companies

Orchard Supply Hardware, a California hardware chain, is suing Home Depot, Makita, and Milwaukee Electric Tool in federal court for restraint of trade. Orchard claims Makita and Milwaukee cut off its supply of power tools shortly after Home Depot announced plans to lock up the supply of key hardware products to counter the threat posed by Amazon and other online retailers. More

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