by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 3, 2022 | Trends & Products
Decks and other outdoor wood structures experience a lot of wear and tear, whether it’s from kids, pets or weather. And yet, many homeowners neglect even basic maintenance. The North American Decking and Railing Association estimates that over half of the 60 million...
by Olivia Shroyer | Sep 2, 2021 | Operational Insights
Your caulk and sealant section may not be the largest component of your operation, but for many retailers, it represents a core category that brings you closer to DIYers than many other products. Ray Eberhart, owner of Buhrmester’s Paint & Wallpaper in...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 29, 2021 | Trends & Products
While it may not hold the same real estate as other sundries like applicators or prep tools, the hand tools category is a silent workhorse. Whether your customer is a professional or DIYer, nearly every paint project requires a knife, blade or scraper to get the job...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 31, 2021 | Operational Insights
After 15 years working for another business that supplied paint and materials to the motion picture industry, Mark Umann faced a plot twist. That company was being sold, leaving him with a decision to make—stay on or move on. Umann choose to rewrite the script for his...
