What happened to the trades? Why did they take a backseat while college was aggressively promoted in high schools? To answer this question we need to really look at when the shift occurred and what happened prior to it.
Read MoreKarma is a concept some believe in, others don’t. Regardless of your thoughts on it, the golden rule of giving, then receiving has been practiced for thousands of years. Beyond the receiving part, which can be a great benefit, giving is often simply just the right thing to do.
Read MoreWe want to talk about something not commonly spoken about in the construction or trades world. Mental Health. September is suicide prevention month. It’s a subject that many people squirm at when mentioned. It’s one of the reasons we want to speak about it, though.
Read MoreThis is part 3 of a three-part series on the state of the trades in America today. Part 1 spoke about the current state of the trades and the next generation, and part two spoke about what Red Dog’s Roofing is doing to raise awareness and solve the issue. You can read them both here: https://www.
Read MoreIn our last blog post, we spoke of the need to bring the trades back and what the current state of the situation was in the infrastructure system of the United States. (You can read it here: The Current State of the Trades).
Read MoreThis is the first part of a three part series about the current state of the trades, and what we’re doing to find a solution to the challenge that lay ahead of us. The current state of the tradesThe solutionThe future Years ago, the trades were regarded as a very viable, very honorable profession.
Read MoreYour roof is your home’s first layer of protection against the storms that Mother Nature can produce. As such, it’s crucial to ensure that your roof is built well enough so that it’s up to the task. While the outermost material of your roof (e.g.
Read MoreYour roof will endure hours and hours of sunlight this summer. And with all those solar rays comes heat gain for your home. So, what can you do to ensure that you aren’t paying hundreds to keep your home cool in the middle of the summer?
Read MoreWhether you have a new roof over your head, or your roof is a few years old, it’s always worthwhile to keep it in tip-top shape, so you can rest assured that it will provide continual protection for your abode for years on end.
Read MoreWhether you’re finishing your new home build or you’re redoing your roof to ensure that your home remains protected from the elements, you have some decisions in front of you. You’ll have to decide on the right roofing material for your abode, as well as the color of said material.
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