When it comes to siding upsells, what is it that ultimately convinces homeowners that spending more money on a siding job makes sense? Design. But there's more to it than that. More
Being on TV still is one of the best ways to market yourself. Two remodelers have found ways to limit the costs. More
Internet services that give customers an idea of how much projects cost likely will make your price negotiations tougher ... and easier, too. More
Look for Owens Corning's logo next to those from Thermafiber and Werner Ladder. More
The Home Depot plans at all its stores nationwide to celebrate on Aug. 27-28 the 3% of its customers who account for 30% of the company's $75 billion in annual sales. More
Try a new installation technique or style with these great new products from around the lighting industry. More
A New York duo has been arrested and accused of using a double-cart scheme to steal $257,000 from Home Depot stores in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. They allegedly loaded two carts with identical items, paid for one, and stashed the other in the store. More
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
Looking to diversify? Water treatment products offer one potential profit center. More