Flooring Product Trades Woodworking/Carpentry construction woodworkingRemodeling Magazine has recently released a very alarming article about Southern Pine #2 2×4 lumber. Starting June 1, 2012 Southern Pine # 2 2×4 lumber has been downgraded. After numerous tests the official “design values” for this wood have dropped by just around 30%. As of right now none of the investigative agencies are expecting [.]. MORE >>

Electrical Flooring Plumbing Product Woodworking/CarpentryAccording to a study recently released by the National Association of Home Builders, bathroom remodels at the most common remodeling project, recently overtaking kitchens. Many of the respondents commented about how they’d rather stay where they are at now and fix it up. What have you seen? Does it match their findings? photo by: lavenderstreak. MORE >>

Contests Free Product Trades Woodworking/CarpentryI’ve put the Daredevil Framing Blade in a lot of people’s hands, and I’ve heard a lot of great things about it from them. One of the best parts about my job is when I get to put awesome, brand new products in peoples hands. Daredevil saw blades is one of those products. During some [.]. MORE >>

As owner of a small finish carpentry and renovation company I know all too well that our economy is ripe with contractors who have gone  bankrupt or are unemployed.   Flooring Trades Woodworking/Carpentry communication contractor Marketing Referrals sales tipsLook to Your Past Clients For Work and Referrals! Everyone I know in the trades has tightened their belt and adjusted the way they do business.    Many companies that ONLY [.]. MORE >>

Concrete/Masonry Electrical Flooring Metal Plumbing Trades Woodworking/CarpentryYou are cheating yourself if you don’t do the proper follow up to close your leads out the way you should…by getting either to yes…or no! Need more tips on how to market your construction company? Get on Darren’s newsletter, its free! MORE >>