The U.S. construction industry added 28,000 jobs in August, but contractors expressed difficulties finding experienced workers. According to reports by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the… Read more »
Do you know what a general contractor does exactly? What the position entails? There’s so many different types of contractors today that it can be hard to remember who does… Read more »
You just had a great meeting with a client about a home improvement job, and now you’ve been asked to provide an estimate for the project. You know they’re pricing… Read more »
Lighthouse beach is located at the eastern tip of Sanibel Island. This is one of the most scenic beaches in the island, not only is it home to the Sanibel… Read more »
Perk up on National Coffee Day on Friday, Sept. 29, with a whole latte free coffee and deals at participating locations. Some offers are good through October. Cinnabon: Free 12-ounce coffee… Read more »
New housing starts and home sales are considered to be indicators of economic strength. So the latest data should signal good news for Florida contractors and workers in the construction… Read more »
Are you ready for some football? Amazon is offering Prime members free streaming of 11 National Football League games on Thursday nights through Christmas Day. First up is the Chicago Bears vs…. Read more »
After Hurricane Irma, McDonald’s restaurants in South and Central Florida are saying thank you to first reponders by giving away free meals on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Firefighters, police officers, EMT/paramedic personnel… Read more »
A contractor needs to be in with the new. Whether it’s the latest trend or technique, he or she has to be well versed in the present and future of… Read more »
IKEA is offering a post-Hurricane Irma discount to help customers recover from the storm to get their homes back to normal. The Swedish retailer is extending its employee discount of 15 percent at stores… Read more »
As a contractor, you have to stay on top of things in your field. Whether there’s a new regulation or way to do something, you should know it and implement… Read more »
It only took one second in 2016 before every Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta Pass wa gone. This year, Olive Garden is bringing back their popular Never Ending Pasta Pass promotion and adding… Read more »
Running a business is hard. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve put in into the industry, running a business is a lot of work. There’s a lot to do,… Read more »
Little Adeluna Palacios was full of surprises when she was in her mom’s belly, and her arrival to this world was no exception. Her mom Talya Booker was given a… Read more »
Several national diabetes organizations, including the American Diabetes Association and American Association of Diabetes Educators, have joined forced to provide emergency help to those that will be affected by Hurricane… Read more »
Early in 2017, there were many trends and outlooks predicted for the construction industry. With only a few months left in the year, how do you think the outlook measures… Read more »
If you have medications that you depend on, make sure you have enough supply to last you at least through the middle of next week, health officials advise. And you… Read more »
The Orange County health department offers the following tips to pregnant women: Before the hurricane Be sure to have an enough food and water to last at least seven days…. Read more »
A dramatic weather event like Hurricane Irma creates additional stress and confusion for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and poses a greater burden on their caregivers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association…. Read more »
The GLBT Center in Orlando is activating a hotline on Saturday so that individuals can confidentially report instances of discrimination at shelters, evacuation centers or when accessing emergency services. “Someone… Read more »