Lawrence (“Law”) Cummer is a freelance writer and editor and has been a frequent contributor to Contractor Advantage, Ideas and Rough Construction for nearly a decade. Over his more than 20-year career, Law has written about contracting and construction, general business, information technology, health and safety, personal finance and almost every topic in between. He has a passion for storytelling and sharing how people can work better, easier — and “smarter” — from contractors to technologists to business executives.
Railings, like many building products, are in high demand this year, say manufacturers and distributors, as a population working from home seeks the refuge of their backyards to find work-life balance. “There’s…
Le prix du couvre-plancher a énormément augmenté au cours de la dernière année, surtout en raison des problèmes d’approvisionnement et de logistique, selon les observateurs de l’industrie. Néanmoins, les consommateurs continuent de…
After a surprisingly banner year of popularity in outdoor building projects in 2020, this year is poised to be even busier for contractors — if they can find the materials. For composite…
Garages have moved steadily away from merely being a home for one’s car into an extension of the home. With that move, of course, garage door design and performance have become more…
For most homeowners roofing projects are treated like a necessary evil. But in recent years, householders have been putting more thought into the performance and aesthetics of their roofs, and with good…
While visitors these days may be few, exterior doors are often the first impression of a home and has a significant impact on its look and feel, and ultimately comfort. As with…
Builders and contractors coming out of an unprecedented year may still find positive demand for windows in 2021, as many homeowners in various stages of lockdown seek ways to bring more of…
Sortant d’une année record, les constructeurs et installateurs de fenêtres pourraient continuer de surfer sur la vague en 2021, car de nombreux propriétaires plus ou moins confinés cherchent à ouvrir leur domicile…
Lumber market experts predicted volatility in 2020, but the year was more chaotic than anyone could have expected. Fears of curtailments due to parasitic epidemics, market uncertainties and supply challenges as the…
The demand for better sound control in home building and renovation has been growing for years, but the global spread of the coronavirus in 2020 has made the call for soundproofing in…
What’s the definition of a cool tool? Ask any two people and you’ll get a wide range of different answers. Is it the use of new technologies to offer applications or advantages…
Homeowners forced to stay home more in 2020 are finding ways to spruce up their abodes that won’t break the proverbial bank, and interior doors and new closets are one of the…
Creativity is key for contractors looking to up their moulding and trims game. And fortunately, there are inspiration and options abound. Unlike other aspects of home décor, moulding styles tend to change…
Whether it is because homeowners suddenly have time to tackle their “honey-do” lists or are reallocating funds originally earmarked for vacation, outdoor living projects are on the rise this year amidst pandemic…
Contractors specializing in composite decking products may be in just the right place at just the right time this summer. A combination of homeowners staying home to fight the coronavirus, product innovations…
At one time, adding stone to a home meant heavy expense or a major renovation project; leaving it close to impossible if the home lacked the right foundation or a brick ledge…
