A few years ago, buying doors and windows was all about availability. Due to insane levels of marketplace demand coupled with supply chain issues, lead…
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What Do You Do When the Barn Falls Down?
If you follow me on social media, you know that my family and I recently bought a 130-acre farm. And one of the first projects…
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What are You Willing to Pay?
There’s a fee nobody talks about. It doesn’t show up on a credit card statement, and there’s no monthly invoice or receipt. But if you…
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[DWM] January 2026 e-Zine: From the Editor
Brand New Year, Brand New Look Welcome to [DWM]’s New Monthly e-Zine by Drew Vass Welcome to the new year! If you’re reading this article,…
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The Final Countdown
As 2025 draws to a close, the staff at [DWM] magazine looks back at the biggest stories of the year. What makes a story worthy…
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My Stepson Has a Great Career in Skilled Trades. And We Sure Are Proud of Him.
I saw a post a few months back by Tim Widner of Lippert Components expressing his frustration with a lack of appreciation for those seeking…
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84 Lumber, LP Building Solutions Partner with ‘The Mexican Carpenter’ to Inspire the Next Generation
84 Lumber and LP Building Solutions (LP) have announced a partnership with David Parraguirre, also known as “The Mexican Carpenter” on social media, in honor…
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Menzner Hardwoods Acquires Harris Hardwoods
Officials for Menzer Hardwoods in Marathon, Wisconsin, recently announced their company has acquired Harris Hardwoods Inc., a manufacturer of hardwood cabinet components and mouldings based…
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Branding Strategy: It’s All About Trust
The recent debacle with Cracker Barrel’s brand strategy missteps has caused me once again to consider the importance of brand strategy. So, given the current…
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Now There’s a Cure for the Summertime Blues
For many door and window companies, summer sales results are not as strong as expected and seem to take a seasonal summer dip. The reason?…