Lumber & Building Materials

With repair and remodel activity continuing to drive demand, outdoor projects are becoming more frequent. Advances in technology are also making decking, fencing and railings more affordable. As homeowner interest increases in these kinds of projects, there is plenty of …

At Lee’s Home Center in Millstadt, Illinois, building materials category evaluator Brayden Vogel identified a problem and is doing his part to fix it. Since starting at Lee’s Home Center in 2019, Vogel has seen a shift in the needs …

The HPM Foundation, the philanthropic arm of HPM Building Supply in Hawaii, has made a five-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the University of Hawaii Foundation to provide college scholarships to students enrolled at University of Hawaii (UH) campuses across the …

During its spring show, Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, shared ceramic tile trends for 2023. The trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings 2023—Ceramics of …

Do it Best graduated its inaugural class of LBM Academy students last week, equipping nearly 50 home center and lumberyard employees from across the country with proven techniques to more effectively drive sales with their pros and contractors. “Our No. …

Coverings, North America’s premier ceramic tile and natural stone event, has opened event registration and shared information about special-rate hotel reservations and award program submissions. The event will take place April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in …

Ames Research Laboratories received a Pro Tool Innovation Award for the Capstone Granite. The awards honor innovative construction and outdoor power equipment products and were voted on by a team of contractors, construction business owners, tradesmen and media professionals. Products …

As homeowners continue to look for ways to update their homes, cabinet hardware remains an easy way to make a big impact without breaking the bank. Stocking a variety of cabinet hardware styles and colors, including trending options, as part …