A LOOK INSIDE: WINDOW TRENDS 2023
Now that the worst of the pandemic is behind us, manufacturers and distributors of fenestration products are seeing light ahead on several issues that have plagued the industry in recent years. “During…
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WHAT’S IN STORE IN LUMBER FOR 2023?
The lumber market continued to see interesting times through 2022. The year saw huge ongoing spikes and dips in pricing, production curtailments, and a downturn in demand as the year closed. How…
PAINTING A BRIGHT FUTURE
Photo courtesy of Para Paints With Covid-19 receding in the rearview mirror, the paint and coatings industry is refocusing on the bright future that lies ahead in 2023. As the world reinvents…
WHAT’S COOL? 10+ COOL TOOLS FOR 2022
Photo courtesy of King Canada Inc. A contractor’s skill and expertise are paramount. But having the right tool for the job may come a close second. That’s why smart manufacturers keep their…
Outdoor living: What more is in store for 2022?
The demand for outdoor building projects has soared over the past two years with homeowners facing an array of public health restrictions and work-from-home requirements. But what will the industry look like…
Making a Grand Entrance
Home renovations are still going strong for 2022, with people spending more time at home due to the ongoing pandemic. New windows and doors continue to be popular upgrades that add value…
Cool Tools 2021: Power, versatility, and portability reign supreme
Sometimes innovation is literally found in the designs of those belts and boxes, and other times it’s about what goes inside them. Whether it’s the latest power tools, hand tools or storage…
A Change of Tone
Over the past year, with the pandemic keeping many indoors, individuals have had to learn how to readapt their everyday habits as well as reconfigure their everyday spaces to serve a multitude…
ALL DECKED OUT FOR SUMMER 2021
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…
OUTER BEAUTY
As any prospective homebuyer knows, curb appeal is critical. A home’s exterior instantly conveys a sense of what to expect inside its walls, whether timeless elegance, welcoming warmth or contemporary minimalism. While…
Building in Peace and Quiet
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…
Keeping it Cool: Top Tools for 2020
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…
Colour Me Safe
Life in 2020 is tinged by uncertainty. At a time when the world needs to pull together, often we find ourselves isolated from family, friends, and colleagues with no clear idea of…
From Grey to Blonde
Consumers are stepping away from cool greys and moving towards natural warmth, according to this season’s flooring trends. While greys have been underfoot for the last few years, suppliers are now reporting…
SUMMER LOOKS GOOD FOR COMPOSITE DECKING
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…
RAISING THE ROOF
As homeowners across Canada weather various storms and changes in climate, is roof performance becoming more top of mind? The short answer is yes, according to manufacturers with their finger on the…