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Note: There’s been an update to this story with more details and news about the trial A shooting took place on Saturday, August 28th in Spanaway, Washington. A homeowner allegedly shot and killed Scott Howard, 52, a tile contractor who was working in the home. According to an eyewitness account, Howard and homeowner Yoon Myong […]

Our industry is facing yet another potentially devastating headwind. “What could it be?” you ask. Covid variants? Wages not keeping up with inflation? Supply shortages? None of the above! The greatest threat to our industry could very well be famous white people that have quit bathing! Yes, you read that correctly. The hygiene-phobic celebs include: […]

A bathroom remodeling startup in San Francisco just raised $23 million dollars.* Actress Jessica Alba contacted the company about renovating one of her bathrooms. She liked what she heard so much that she invested in the company. A lot of us have renovation companies. So, what’s so special about this one? The next big thing […]

It’s unusual to be in the construction world and not be touched by addiction in one way or another. Whether it’s someone we know, are very close to, or even if it’s us, drugs and alcohol seem to be a part of the construction culture more than other occupations. A Candid Story  This month, one […]

As tradespeople, some of us made the choice not to pursue higher education. Others of us, for one reason or another, may not have even had the opportunity. And yet, here we are, with the President and Congress considering bailing out those that pursued higher education. The Most Expensive Piece of Art The issue of […]

This year’s all-digital Consumer Electronics Show seems to have come and went without the normal amount of hoopla. But that didn’t stop Kohler from stealing the “smart home” show with a variety of smart bath products, including this $16,000 Stillness Bathtub. “But what does $16,000 buy?” you ask.  full spectrum LED lights an infinity ledge […]