8 Tips to Help Find Employees During Low Unemployment
A shortage of skilled labor continues to plague the remodeling industry. In time like these, it’s more important than ever to reach out to potential employees...
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4 Rules for Flexible Ducts that Remodelers Need to Know
On most projects, HVAC flexible ductwork is located in designated chases that maximize the efficiency of the airflow. But the path for the final branch of the...
Estimating Shortcuts for Circular Concrete Shapes
When it comes to estimating concrete quantities, most remodelers rely on a quote from a subcontractor. But occasionally it’s easier to estimate the costs...
Top Nine Home Design Trends for 2021
NAHB recently recognized more than 160 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling, and community projects at the annual Best in American Living...
Tips to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
Many think air pollution is just an outdoor issue. The truth is, indoor air quality is just as important. Perhaps even more so, when you consider the amount...
Choosing the Right Wood for Your Project
As tempting as it may be, cost should not be the driving factor in choosing the right wood for your project. Typically, softwood such as pine and poplar are...
Protect Your Jobsite Crews From the Summer Heat
On a jobsite in Kingsville, Texas, in August 2013, a worker was mixing gypsum concrete in preparation for gypcrete installation on an apartment building. It’s...
Construction Safety Meeting Topics for the Summer
Safety training is essential for any contractor, and regular safety meetings can share important information with entire crews, departments, and staff. Opting...
How to Install Deck Railing Posts
Sturdy posts are crucial for a safe, secure deck. Installing posts properly does not have to be difficult, but it does have to be done carefully to ensure a...
Keeping Business in the Black: Take Control of Cash Flow
If your business has unhealthy cash flow, you constantly need to delay payments—antagonizing your subs and suppliers—and you typically end up paying interest...
Why It's Important to Call Your Past Clients... Now!
Right now, many businesses have virtually nothing to do. Some communities think remodeling is an essential business and others don't. More and more are...
Covid-19 Update
Valley Lumber & Rental will continue to follow normal hours of operation at this time. We prefer to remain open to support the needs of our customers and...
Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinets
Choosing the right kitchen cabinets is essential to creating the perfect kitchen and adding value to your home. Kitchen cabinets are a long-lasting feature and...
Design Layouts for Energy Efficient Homes
There are a lot more options available today in regards to energy efficient homes. Breakthroughs in energy efficient windows and doors, appliances, and...
Deck Building & Mold Prevention
Of course, homeowners bear the greatest burden for keeping new decks free from mold, but there are some things a builder can do: Gap the decking properly...
Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes
Imagine you use a vacuum-seal bag to store your winter clothes during the spring and summer. Your clothes are tightly packed in a waterproof, dustproof package...
6 Trends for Kitchen and Bath Spaces
Aside from equipment breakdowns, few phrases are more likely to provoke a kitchen or bath remodel than the phrase “this looks dated.” Styles and tastes evolve...
Five Home Improvement Trends To Watch In 2019
Do you follow the home improvement industry? If so, the Home Improvement Research Institute thinks you should pay attention to these key trends in 2019. The...
Sell More Jobs by Getting the Most Out of Your Just-Finished Work
Ask any remodeler to tell you the best source for their leads and the answer is always “referrals” and “word of mouth.” A referral is a proactive suggestion...
How to Repair Your Wood Siding
Wood siding, for all of its classic elegance and historical significance, can require a lot of upkeep. Beyond the usual scraping and painting, there will be...
Home Builder Marketing: Beyond The Business Card
With no model homes to show or an in-house sales team to troll for new business, custom home builders rely on reputation to sell themselves to prospective...
Which Home Improvements Pay Off?
To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family,...
Looking To Remodel? How Drafting and Design Services Can Help You Plan
It’s an easy assertion to dive head first into a new home remodeling project. The temptation to remove the old and bring out the new can be tough to curb, but...
Always Deliver Value
Your custom building clients come from all walks of life. But they have one thing in common: They are successful, and they have money. And more often than not,...
The Kitchens Of The Future Aren't Just About Tech
U.S. kitchen design has changed drastically in recent years, says designer Michael Schluetter, toward simple and clean materials and away from decorative...