Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Decking & Railing
By now most people know the obvious advantages of resurfacing their old wooden decks with new composite decking, and certainly of using composite decking and railing on all new decks. Designed with lasting beauty, incredible durability and easy maintenance, there’s no compromising with high-performance composite decking.
But what we may overlook are the multiple ways that composite...
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Tagged:decking, outdoor living, eco-friendly, environment, recycling
Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Categories:
Decking & Railing
We suppose you could still
build a run-of-the-mill, garden-variety deck… but why would you? With the
myriad of advanced composite decking and railing options available, the sky is
the limit when it comes to creative designs including multiple levels, curved
seating areas, custom pergolas, integrated lighting, built-in storage, outdoor
kitchens, fire pits and so much more!Get
inspired,...
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Tagged:decking, outdoor living, home improvement, deck lighting, outdoor lighting
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Human Resources
Happy. Angry. Joy. Trust. Fear. Surprise. Jealous. Anxiety. Love. Sad. As human beings, we were created with emotions. Being able to recognize and positively demonstrate control of your emotions in five core areas is what is deemed “emotional intelligence” and can give you a competitive advantage at work, home, or any instance where your emotions are involved.
Understanding what...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, emotional intelligence
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2019
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Human Resources
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently told a federal judge that it plans to require employers to turn over pay data, broken down by race, gender and ethnicity, by Sept. 30, 2019.Businesses with at least 100 employees and federal contractors with at least 50 employees and a contract of $50,000 or more with the federal government must file the EEO-1 form. The EEOC uses...
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Tagged:personnel, employment, HR Building, equal employment opportunity
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2019
Categories:
Windows & Doors
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Soundproofing
Choosing the right glass package for your replacement windows and doors is a critical step to ensuring prolonged comfort and safety in your home, as well as long-term satisfaction in your investment. Here are the key factors to consider and understand when you choose new replacement windows and doors for your home.ENERGY EFFICIENCYWhen it comes to saving energy and keeping your home more...
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Tagged:windows, doors, replacement, home improvement, insulation, soundproofing, remodel, home safety, home security
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2019
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Human Resources
You’ve seen the reports of all-time record low unemployment. As an organization having a proactive retention program in place before you receive a resignation notice is a key. In today’s job market, the employee, especially those in high demand, technical, or specialized skill, control the wheel. As an employer, you have the creativity to offer an attractive cultural career path as...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, jobs, employee retention
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Categories:
Decking & Railing
Your deck is only as good as its substructure. The fact is, new composite decking is designed to last a lifetime, with warranties of 25 years in many cases. But, research shows that the wood-framed deck substructure can begin to split, rot and decay in as little as 8-10 years.Moisture is a deck’s worst enemy. Applying a deck flashing tape shields the tops of joists, rim joists, ledger...
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Tagged:decking, home improvement, remodel, resurfacing, deck safety, deck inspection
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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Human Resources
I recently read an article in which the author Craig Jarrow stated that, "Planning is good... knowing what you need to do is a great first step. Preparation is even better... it readies you to actually do your work."As I reflected on that statement, I realized how practical and beneficial that advice is whether it be inside or outside of your organization.
Being a building material...
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Tagged:personnel, employment, benefits, HR Building
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Categories:
Roofing & Siding
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Ventilation
We all want our homes to be warm in the winter and cool in the summer. For some, the idea of allowing cold winter or hot summer air into your attic just seems wrong. However, your attic provides a middle ground or buffer between the extremes of the outside temperatures and the relatively constant temperature inside your home, without adding to the floor space that you need to heat and...
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Tagged:shingles, roofing, home improvement, condensation, humidity, ventilation
Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2019
Categories:
Human Resources
We love to measure all sorts of things. How long it took to
complete a task. How accurate or efficient was the task completed? The return
on investment (ROI) for either our time or finances. The concept of recording
stats and corresponding evaluation has been in existence for decades. (longest
NFL pass, tallest person, gross sales of the original iPhone). The Guinness
Book of World Records...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, employee recognition