Category Archives: The Homestead Post

Check out our new video at homesteadoutdoorproducts.com/videos, featuring information to help contractors stay on top of building code requirements. Watch and listen as Homestead Outdoor Products’ Ken Burkholder explains the criteria that handrails must meet and where they must be installed to comply with IRC specifications.  Tune in to our other helpful videos, too, and…

Contractors don’t often have much time (or big budgets) for marketing and advertising efforts. Nor do most have writing or graphic design skills in-house to create professional marketing materials. However, Fiberon® makes it a breeze for contractors to overcome those hurdles with turnkey ads and pre-made social media content! Through Fiberon’s Digital Vault and free…

Wolf Portrait™ High-Density Cellular™ Siding has the rich look of expensive wood siding while offering superior strength and durability over wood, vinyl, and fiber cement siding products.  Homeowners will love this siding’s authentic high-definition wood-grain texture and its low-maintenance resiliency. There’s no rotting, splintering, chipping, or peeling—and it’s insect-resistant as well.  You’ll love that it’s…

“Engage,” the fifth step of the five-step process that David Allen describes in his book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity is mission-critical for contractors. It’s all about making wise choices to ensure you spend your energy on what’s most important at any given point in time. “Engage” entails deciding what action you…

Homeowners who enjoy entertaining friends and family on their decks will love the new Key-Link™ Chesapeake Series railing! The attractive top rail, uniquely designed for deckboard, provides a perfect place for food plates and beverages while your guests are socializing.   Installation couldn’t be easier! Simply lay a composite, PVC, or wood deckboard on the…

“The only constant in life is change.” That quote by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus has become especially true for contractors and their customers! The cost of building materials keeps going up and down as the pandemic throws more twists and turns our way.  We’re all frustrated with the pricing uncertainty. It’s difficult to plan ahead…

“Reflect” is the fourth step in the five-step process described in David Allen’s book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. “Reflect” involves regularly taking time to review what you’ve captured, clarified, and organized. The needs and priorities of your business will change over time; what you identified as necessary a month ago may…

Many customers prefer a sleek, contemporary design for their outdoor living spaces. At the forefront of that trend is the Cascadia railing system by AGS Stainless, Inc., which provides durability and a clean, tailored look without the need for custom design work.   Homestead Outdoor Products now sells Cascadia railing components, including top-mount posts, stainless…

In fact, it can make a BIG difference when you consider that some contractors ignore this vital step in protecting their customers’ investment.  The Problem While decking and railing materials continue to evolve, providing long-lasting curb appeal and low maintenance, the wooden foundations underneath them often fail to keep up. Even pressure-treated wood becomes prone…

Ready. Camera. Action!  In this video, Ken Burkholder explains the difference between PVC and composite decking. Watch today to learn the pros and cons of each and get tips for deciding which one will be best for your projects. Visit www.homesteadoutdoorproducts.com/videos to see this video and also to tune in to our other helpful videos—and…