When a homeowner starts with a simple storage problem and lets creativity take over, the results can be extraordinary. Jak Krumholtz needed a place to store his bikes, so he decided to build a loft for his queen-size bed. That single decision spawned a full-scale construction project that eventually included salvaged automotive interior components, custom […]
Improving your yard does not have to drain your savings. Many homeowners focus on interior renovations, but smart landscaping upgrades can deliver some of the best returns on investment. The secret is to begin with routine maintenance and then add targeted elements that create visual impact without overspending. A structured approach, much like the principles
Before Emily and Nick Deldon bought the home that would become a featured This Old House television project, they spent ten years caught in a pattern of fruitless house hunting followed by furious renovating. They loved living in Arlington, Massachusetts, near extended family, but no amount of work could give their existing house the yard
What begins as a simple exterior paint job can quickly spiral into a full-scale home renovation when hidden problems emerge behind the walls. That is exactly what happened to one Massachusetts family who set out to refresh the peeling siding on their 1894 Victorian home and ended up with a comprehensive whole-house transformation. Any homeowner
The construction industry has experienced remarkable transformation over the past two decades, driven by changing infrastructure priorities, evolving regulatory frameworks, and technological innovation. Since the 2008 call for greater attention to America’s crumbling infrastructure, the industry has seen both progress and persistent challenges. Understanding these shifts is essential for contractors, builders, and developers who must
Every year, thousands of construction workers put themselves at risk while building and maintaining the roads, bridges, and highways that connect communities across the country. National Work Zone Awareness Week serves as an annual reminder that safety in active construction zones requires constant vigilance from both workers and motorists. As the National Work Zone Awareness
The construction industry has long struggled with a fundamental challenge: getting accurate, actionable data about equipment operating costs across mixed fleets. While recent moves like the Flooring Equipment Consolidation have demonstrated how market forces reshape tooling availability for specialty trades, a more profound transformation is underway in how general contractors access and use machine data.
The construction industry has undergone a significant transformation in how professionals access information, share knowledge, and manage their daily operations. While physical tools and equipment remain essential on every jobsite, digital platforms have emerged as equally valuable resources for business success. The launch of industry-specific online portals has changed the way contractors, rental operators, and
The Tax Increase Prevention Act (TIPA), signed into law in December 2014, reinstated two powerful tax provisions that directly affect how construction companies account for equipment purchases: 50 percent bonus depreciation and increased Section 179 expensing. These provisions allow contractors, dealers, rental companies, and equipment manufacturers to significantly reduce their taxable income by accelerating deductions
Construction equipment theft is a growing crisis that quietly erodes the profitability of contractors across the industry. According to the National Equipment Register, the value of stolen equipment has climbed roughly 20 percent each year since 1996, with some surveys placing total annual losses from stolen heavy construction and agricultural equipment as high as $1
