Celebrating women in construction
Last week was Women in Construction week in NC. The Governor and the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses issued a proclamation in celebration, “to support and honor women in the...
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The many layers of a tile sandwich
The common denominator in our installations is that the products on the top layer are rigid — they don’t flex or bend. And the factors beyond that are as varied as all the possible sandwich...
View ArticleLong-lasting, beautiful investment in tile
Many of us are seeing more than usual of the inside of our homes lately, and we’re coming to really appreciate surfaces that are easy to clean, durable, and nice to look at. When your home includes...
View ArticleHow are we?
The construction industry has always had plenty of ups and downs, and we’re pretty used to seasonal and economic fluctuations. But 2020 has been well beyond the “normal” roller coaster. A global...
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Do one thing and get really good at it
We had a conversation recently about ‘diversification’. We appreciate dialogues that challenge “the way we’ve always done things,” so we spent some time thinking about the way we’re structured versus...
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Expectations vs. Construction Reality
Like most people, we’ve had more than our share of ‘screen time’ this past year. We love watching home improvement highlights. (Until we have to turn them off because some of their tile “techniques”...
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Choosing a tile contractor ‘by the book’
When you hire a tile installer, or any other skilled trade, you want to know they’re using the best method for your particular project. You may ask your neighbors or look up some on-line reviews, but...
View ArticleWho’s on your construction team
When you select a contractor or trades person to improve your home or work space, you’re inviting someone into your world for a period of time. They need to be cognizant of all your goals and needs...
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Can social media find a good contractor?
The internet has become the ‘yellow pages’ of our world. We use the search bar to find local restaurants, dry cleaners, and home improvement professionals. We turn to Social Media channels for...
View ArticleThe risk/ reward of cost as the driving factor
Budget is a first-priority consideration in any home improvement project. Those with unlimited funds are few and fortunate. For the rest, there’s a real temptation to think that ‘how-to’ videos and...
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