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  Back in October, several weather prognosticators released their early predictions for the 2019-2020 winter season. At that point, many were calling for temperatures to be near the seasonal average in most locations, and that we’d receive below-average snowfall across much of the country. But meteorologists will tell you that making an accurate long-range winter forecast in October is very hard to do, since so many variables are still in…

Last year we told you about some special tax savings that were being offered to businesses by the federal government through Section 179 deductions for 2018, and we’re happy to report that those same provisions are in effect for the 2019 tax year, too! This section of the tax code was written to help small businesses save on their taxes by choosing to invest in themselves through the purchase of…

Wood became a popular material for framing and construction over two thousand years ago, but advances in materials and technology have led more and more modern home and business owners to choose cold-formed steel (also referred to as light-gauge steel) as the main structural material for their building applications. What makes light-gauge steel a better building material than wood? Among other features, light-gauge steel is stronger, more durable, more versatile,…

We’ve all been in the same situation you’re in now – it’s the middle of winter and you’re running late for an important meeting but you’re still waiting for your car to defrost and heat up. It can all become frustrating very quickly, but you can avoid all this with one simple solution; a metal carport. These steel structures are one of the most reliable, yet affordable ways to protect…

We’re into that time of year when many across America are going to have to deal with The White Stuff. Snow can be a thing of wonder for wide-eyed children who enjoy sledding, fort building, snowball fights, and getting some time off from school! However, snow isn’t always as exciting for those of us with adult responsibilities… I mean, I still like to play in the snow too, but nowadays…