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If you’re looking for outdoor lighting solutions for your customers, Placid Point Lighting may be the perfect fit. Made in the USA by Key-Link Fencing & Railing, these outdoor LED lights offer: Energy efficiency: Placid Point’s Post Cap lights use only 1.6 watts of electricity, while the lens lights and stair lights use just 0.4…

In our last newsletter, we mentioned the uncertain future of Clubhouse Decking. We have since heard that a Canadian company in Ontario, TRUNORTHDECK™, has bought it and is planning to keep it on the market. We expect that until production is back in full gear supplies may be limited.

We’ve recently learned that Tapco, the manufacturer of Clubhouse® decking, plans to discontinue the Club-house product line. A press release revealed that Tapco is exiting the decking and railing market so it can focus on other building categories. The Not-so-good News The timeline for when Clubhouse decking will no longer be available from Tapco isn’t…

Three Common Questions (and Their Answers) In porch projects, getting the posts right can mean the difference between a structurally sound porch and one that puts people in harm’s way. In serving contractors, the three most common questions we hear from our customers are: What are the load tolerances of Superior Plastic Products porch posts?…

To give you a more convenient and informative experience when you visit us online, we recently launched our new website. You’ll still find us at www.homesteadoutdoorproducts.com, only now you’ll discover we: Made it easier to find what you’re looking for. Provide more details about the products we carry. Made the design more attractive to the…

Attractive and very easy to install, SCREENEZE® fixed screen system lets you transform your customers’ patios and porches into outdoor living spaces they’ll love. For the best results during installation, keep these two tips in mind: Install with consideration of sun exposure and temperature. In hot summer months, consider the porch location and temperature when…

Boost Productivity and Keep Customers Happy A neat, well-organized job site affects customer satisfaction and how efficiently your crew can get the job done. Here’s a checklist of to-dos to help you deliver an exceptional customer experience and streamline your work: Visualize the flow of work in advance. Consider the layout of the job site…

Houzz recently published its 2017 Houzz & Home Report. Within it, Houzz lists what matters most to homeowners when hiring a contractor to do work for them. Believe it or not, price wasn’t number one on the list. In fact, it didn’t even make the top three! So, what is most important to customers? Here’s…

It seems like it should be a simple task, but discovering what price point a customer is willing and able to pay often presents challenges. Customers may hesitate because they have no idea what a job might cost or fear getting quoted a higher rate if they share their budget. Regardless, learning about a customer’s…

Photography Tips to Help You Sell Your Work Without Using 1,000 Words When you’re selling your expertise as a contractor, stunning photography of your work can speak for itself. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare to take photos that represent your capabilities: Pictures tell your story! Make sure you…