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The quest for green energy has led us to embrace battery power as the future (and present) of energy production. But considering batteries as ‘green’ is a bit ironic. The ​production of lithium has big, ugly side effects​. Namely, the mining process: What about instead of lithium, we tried a crazy idea: Concrete as Batteries […]

I forget who reposted this video from Facebook Reels but, I’m convinced, this lady is the worst possible customer that you could land. The conflict starts when the worker returns from using her bathroom which, apparently, she forbids. According to her, bathroom use is only on breaks and takes place somewhere outside her home. She […]

A new renovation show is airing on HGTV this Wednesday and it’s called Renovation: Possible. Why do pro tile installers care? Because this show will have appearances from none other than Roland Thompson and Ken Ballin! Renovation: Possible on HGTV Yes, Ken Ballin, of Skyro Floors, in West Creek, New Jersey, made headlines just last […]

These are the Google results when I type “tile installation near me”. Rather than list tile companies Google shows me lead generation companies. Many of us use Joist Inc for our invoicing and estimating software. Just this month, they announced a partnership with a company called EverConnect which is one of these lead generation companies […]

The big tile convention, Coverings, took place in April and this is where manufacturers like to make their new product releases. Below are The Grinder’s Top 6 Highlights from Coverings 2023. Yes, they are in order. (or scroll down to watch the video at the bottom of the page) 1. A Spray that Softens Old, […]

Several awards were… awarded… during Coverings 2023 this April. There are links to more information included with each award winner. 2023 Joe Tarver Award Recipient Winner: Real Bourdage Company: Mapei Read Bart Bettiga’s interview with Real at TileLetter 2023 Tile Person(s) of the Year Winner(s): Joe and Wendy Kerber Company: Kerber Tile, Marbe and Stone […]