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9 Factors in Choosing the Best Siding for Your Home
Your home’s siding must not only look good; it has to withstand extreme weather and protect against damage caused by fire, mold, moisture, hail, and pests. With the increase in strong stor [...]
6 Reasons to Start Your Home Remodel in the Fall and Winter
While the spring and summer are popular for larger-scale construction projects, there are many reasons homeowners opt for remodeling in the fall and winter. Below, discover six advantages [...]
7 Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Once you turn on your home’s heating system or start up the fireplace, you’re going to want to keep that warm air inside and the frigid air out. To do this, make sure your home is properly [...]
6 Holiday Safety Tips from BPI
Are you ready for winter weather and a busy holiday season? When it comes to keeping all your winter preparations and holiday shopping lists straight, it’s easy to forget something in the [...]
Lumberyards vs Big Box Stores – A Strategy for Success
Lumber dealers reported sales growth in 2021 that outpaced big box stores, according to Construction Supply 150, the annual report by Webb Analytics. According to the report, pro-oriented [...]
Balancing Just-in-Time and Safety Stock to Maximize Resiliency and Profits
Does managing stock levels feel like a balancing act? Most lumberyards want to minimize expenses by limiting excess inventory, but also need to have enough safety stock to ensure that they [...]