Midwest Snips

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RMI: Remodeling Activity Slows from First Quarter

Yet another economic indicator is giving remodeling pros reason to keep the Alka Seltzer in the top drawer, this time courtesy of the NAHBís Remodeling Market Index. More

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US Pulls Record Energy During Heat Wave
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Foam Backed Siding Makes The Case For Energy Efficiency

Homeowner concerns about energy savings and fuel efficiency are making insulated siding more attractive to siding contractors. More

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Reconstruction Lifts Economy After Disasters
Flood Insurance Program Under Fire ~

Flood Insurance Program Under Fire ~ More

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Price Is King: Remodelers Working Harder, Taking Longer to Make the Sale

Though overall construction costs haven't really decreased, consumers think remodeling is on sale, making for smaller margins and stiff competition. More

Cutting Edge: Tool Crib Founder Returns to the Web

Acme Tools, the Midwest retail powerhouse that created the original online tool and construction equipment sales site, Tool Crib of the North, has re-entered Internet retailing after a 10-year hiatus. Tool Crib was sold to Amazon.com in 1999. More

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Learning Curve: Educating Consumers About Home Performance

Consumers are thirsty for knowledge about how to save money on energy costs. The Energy Pros help educate both consumers and building professionals about home performance. More

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Come Buy With Me: Building Materials, Purchased Direct

Frustrated with product shortages, high markups, and long lead times and delivery delays, growing numbers of remodelers are rethinking their ordering practices. More

Launch Time 2009: Midwest Tool Siding Combo-Tool

The Vinyl/Aluminum Siding Combo-Tool (model MW-CT) is two products in one – so you... More

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