Tag: Pros
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Equipment Rental 2025 Overview | For Construction Pros
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As reported in the latest from the American Rental Association (ARA), the equipment rental industry is expected to grow, just not as much as originally anticipated. That growth, though, is still in the billions of dollars. To understand the year and how this projection came about, we need to step back and see the bigger…
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What is a smart plug? Learn the pros, cons and how they work
Have you ever walked out of the house and immediately had a nagging feeling that you might have left the iron on? If so, you’ll want to learn what a smart plug is, as it could save you the hassle of turning back and ever being late ever again. They can even help reduce your…
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Nominations Open | For Construction Pros
Nominations are open for Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction’s 2026 Top Contractor award, which spotlights the annual top contractors in the pavement, sealcoating, striping, and pavement repair markets. This survey of paving and pavement maintenance contractors helps develop an objective and verifiable listing in each of these five industry segments. To do that, we need to…
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Butcher Block Countertops | Pros, Cons, and Maintenance
(Above) Kate and Daniel’s narrow galley kitchen with dark cabinets, white subway tile walls, and long butcher block countertops The difference between butcher block and wide plank wood countertops is how each surface uses lumber to build the slab. Butcher block is composed of many narrow strips of solid wood that are glued together with…
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Building Into Luxury Concrete | For Construction Pros
Let’s be honest, concrete isn’t going to be the number one response in a short list of decorative building material options for luxury construction projects. But, if you think about it, that mentality has been slowly changing. The context of luxury construction changes, reflecting the culture and time of the moment. For instance, in the…
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How to clean carpet properly without calling in the pros
Even if yours is a shoe-free household with no pets, there is no escaping the fact that, over time, carpet can start to look pretty grimy, losing its newly-fitted, immaculate appearance – which is why learning how to clean carpet it on a DIY basis is a skill well-worth knowing. All types of carpet need…
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Moving a staircase: Pros, cons, costs and more
There are few home renovation projects that are more disruptive, or dramatic than moving a staircase. It’s the kind of project that instantly transforms a space, but it can be messy and complicated, particularly in an occupied home. A staircase isn’t just a way of getting from one floor to another. It’s often one of…
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Moving a staircase: Pros, cons, costs and more
There are few home renovation projects that are more disruptive, or dramatic than moving a staircase. It’s the kind of project that instantly transforms a space, but it can be messy and complicated, particularly in an occupied home. A staircase isn’t just a way of getting from one floor to another. It’s often one of…
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I Bought A Counter-Depth Fridge & Here’s What I Honestly Think About It 2 Years Later (Hint: Some Pros & A BIG Con)
Two years ago, right around this time, I revealed my rental kitchen refresh. During the months that preceded that, I chronicled my journey in getting from “before” to “after,” and one of the major overhauls was of my appliances. When my family moved in, we had a partially broken white electric-coil range, a black (and…
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Construction Pros Launch Toy Drive for Kids in Need
The Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), an association for contractors in Arizona, is calling on community members to join them in making a difference in the lives of thousands of children in need this holiday season. Building on the success of last year’s drive, which raised over $40,000 and donated toys to over 3,000 children, the ABA’s…