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Social Media Advertising for Contractors – The Benefits Advertising has progressed tenfold over the last decade. Television advertising replaced printed ads, banner advertising replace printed ads, pop up ads replaced banner ads and now social media has basically replaced all of them. In 2015 over 23 billion dollars were spent on social media advertising and…
SmartCord Heat-Sensing Safety Cord Every year there are over 50,000 electrical-related fires, and 3,300 of them involved an improperly used extension cord. People simply put too many items on extension cords, overloading them, which creates excessive heat and creates a spart and starts a fire. The vast majority of residential fire fatalities are due to…
Choosing a Workboot In today’s marketplace, more workboots are available than ever before. The sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. In this article we’ll give you some helpful tips and advice to help you narrow down the field when choosing a workboot. Recently we attended a media event with KEEN Utility and saw their…
The Full Guide on How to Become a Licensed Carpenter Image Source As with every contractor license, there are certain requirements and steps that need to be fulfilled in order to become a licensed carpenter. License requirements might include prior experience, a training certificate, or…
Job Site Efficiency Most of us use computers and software on a daily basis, from our laptops and tablets to even our automobiles and heavy equipment. It is everywhere in society and it has been making some serious inroads to the construction industry the last few years. Computers and software have been in the construction office…
Working at Heights On Residential Homes As carpenters, we often have to perform repairs at heights. On many homes, these repairs are quick and typically done off ladders, roof jack or ladder jacks. Working from heights can be dangerous, this article will address some considerations to stay safe. The problem with these methods is they can be…
Be the Contractor (or Carpenter) Who Cares When you’re dealing with prospective clients, it’s all about preparation and communication. We all want to improve our business and be the best in the industry. Your old-school binder with past before and after photos shows off your craftsmanship but how do you really get homeowners’ attention? Be…
ZipFast Reusable Dust Barrier Panel by ZipWall One of the most talked about issue we write about here at Concord Carpenter is the controlling of dust during all phases of our work. One thing I have learned from the professionals that I work with here on this site is that controlling remodeling dust and keeping it out…
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