by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 20, 2022 | Trends & Products
Part of the landscape of many backyards, wooden playsets need the same maintenance and care as a wooden deck or fence. Homeowners should inspect their playsets every year, tightening loose bolts, repairing broken pieces and sanding down rough areas to prevent...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 18, 2022 | Industry News
Distribution center workers at Blish-Mize Co. voted on Jan. 12 to leave the Teamsters Local 696 union. With assistance from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, a Blish-Mize employee filed a decertification petition with the National Labor Relations...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 18, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released the holiday spending numbers for 2021, which grew 14.1 percent over 2020. Holiday spending topped $886.7 billion, blowing NRF’s forecast, which was a growth of 11.5 percent, out of the water. The increase comes in light of...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 17, 2022 | Trends & Products
Grip assistants come in handy for DIYers and pros alike. Whether it’s to reduce hand fatigue during extended paint jobs or to relieve stress on hands and wrists that may have mobility issues due to injury or arthritis, painting accessories with ergonomic designs can...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 16, 2022 | Trends & Products
Chalkboard paint is an easy and cost-effective way to turn spaces into at-home learning centers. It can be applied on walls, doors and other hard surfaces or applied to smaller pieces of wood to create on-the-go chalkboards. Several manufacturers make brush-on...
