Jim Cory

Among exterior projects, building a deck is by far the most discretionary. It’s not about keeping rain or wind out of the house. It’s about relaxing and entertaining. The homeowner...

The project was a window and siding replacement. The company doing the work, Brothers Services, of Baltimore, elected to replace the existing windows with what are sometimes referred...

With siding replacement, as with most home improvement jobs, it's common to face unexpected challenges after the old materials come down. Different companies have their own...

There are 40 million decks in the U.S., according to the North American Deck and Rail Association (NADRA), with maybe half of them code compliant. Meanwhile, deck failures...

Industry members know that the workforce is aging, with fewer young people coming to replace them.  Ted Swanson, owner of Trinity Exteriors in Eden Prairie, Minn., has quantitative...

Years ago, homeowners needing a contractor looked to friends for recommendations and referrals. Today? Reviews. “In a recent Houzz survey, 83% of homeowners said that reviews ...

Last September, Scott Siegal, president of Certified Contractors Network and owner of Maggio Roofing, told a story at the group’s fall conference. It was about...