The Dec 2016/Jan 2017 issue of inPAINT magazine will feature its first-ever product guide. Unlike other product and resource guides that are organized by manufacturer, the inPAINT Product Guide is organized by product type, making it easier to do apples-to-apples comparisons amongst the categories: coatings and applicators. The coatings section features 14…

In an effort to make it easier for home improvement pros to connect with customers, Porch.com expanded features for both national and regional service providers, as well as local pros. With its new ‘Enterprise Direct Connect,’ larger companies can integrate into Porch’s project marketplace and have requests flow directly into their CRM…

As the July date for the Department of Labor (DOL)’s overtime rule changes draws near, many employers are trying to determine how to implement the new rules without creating fiscal chaos or employee unrest. As a first step, employers should determine which employees will be impacted by the change, or who falls…

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) recently made its Reflective Roof Rebates Database available to the general public—and that’s great news for all painting contractors who work with roof coatings. Originally created exclusively for use by RCMA members, the database makes it possible for contractors to search for available reflective roof incentives…

When Robert Criner, CAPS, GMR, signed up for the National Association of Home Builders Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program, he expected to gain some knowledge. “But more than that,” he says, “I gained a new perspective on and appreciation for some of the most basic needs of an aging market.” The president…