A tool store manager turns to film making in this video of pliers, cold chisels,... More
This redesigned aluminum body Ford pickup should be showing up at dealerships next... More
Same old neighborhood, new house: The suburbs of Kansas City are sprouting new houses. More
An excavation cave-in snuffed out the life of 49-year-old Brian D. Allen of Windsor, Missouri, last week. More
The insurance industry has a problem with roofs, according to a recent insurance industry publication outlining an uptick in insured losses due to severe thunderstorms. The problem reportedly has a number of causes, including the increased number of severe thunderstorms, an aging housing stock, increasing costs for roof replacements, and what is billed as "opportunistic weather chasers." But in identifying this problem, how will insurers pass their losses off to other parties? More
The Kansas legislature is considering a bill that would prevent state funds from being invested in any “sustainable” project. More
In an effort to create an effective guest-worker program, immigration reform has been linked to prevailing wage laws. Meanwhile, several states have introduced bills to eliminate prevailing wages. A prospect of higher roofing labor rates may be seen as a boon for roofers, or a boondoggle that further dampens a still-struggling marketplace. More
Homeowner buying a roof want foolproof installation and impact resistance. Roofers name the one product or practice that has really lifted their game. More
Every June thousands of students from high school and college vo-tech programs... More