http://www.millardlumber.com/blog From Start to Finish Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:05:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Omaha, Ne. – Omaha Local Independent Business Alliance’s second annual Independents Days is reaching out to consumers to show their pride for local business during the two weeks of festivities. The campaign got underway June 28 when OLIBA’s website: www.shoplocalomaha.com was officially re-launched. Included on the website is an opportunity for consumers ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/06/30/independents-days/ Edited by Ted Garrison and Ron Black Should You Venture into New Niches to Survive the Recession? The worst construction industry recession that anyone in the trade has experienced is causing many companies to seek new types of work. But is that the right decision for your company? There is no definitive ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/06/02/your-homebuilders-success-report-for-june-2010/ Looking to get some new windows and/or patio doors for your home? Be sure to join Millard Lumber this Saturday (May 1st) from 10am - Noon for a FREE Andersen Wood Insert Replacement Window Clinic! See a demonstration and visit with an Andersen rep. Be sure to bring your measurements ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/04/29/andersen-wood-insert-replacement-window-clinic/ Edited by Ted Garrison and Ron Black Increased Productivity The primary role of management is ensuring maximum productivity from all its resources. This is achieved through effective leadership by properly aligning all resources, including labor, capital, knowledge and equipment. Prior to 1875, poor performance was blamed on the worker, but Frederick Taylor learned ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/04/07/your-homebuilders-success-report-for-april-2010/ See thousands of home, remodeling and decorating ideas come to life.  March 25 - 28th at the Omaha Qwest Center. Show Hours: Thursday, March 25th from 5:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Friday, March 26th from Noon - 9:00p.m. Saturday, March 27th from 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. Sunday, March 28th from 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Admission: Adults      -      $9.00 Students   ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/03/15/the-omaha-home-show/ In the recent U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report (a survey done by www.remodelormove.com) homeowners were found to express increased interest in wanting to remodel within the next 12 months.  The report  surveyed around 5,000 homeowners in the U.S. and found that there was an overall 13% increase of people who said they ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/03/02/homeowners-more-likely-to-remodel-in-2010/ Come browse through approximately 300 exhibits for the newest ideas in home and garden!  Speak with hundreds of businesses about your next home project, build, or remodel. February 11-14, 2010 Lancaster Event Center (84th & Havelock Avenue), Lincoln, NE HOURS Thursday & Friday:  5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday:  10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday:  10 ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/02/08/nebraska-builders-home-garden-show/ On the General Election Ballot in November, there may be a proposed constitutional amendment which would allow the state legislature to provide that the increased value of real property resulting from the construction of improvements for the purpose of renovating, rehabilitating, remodeling, improving, or increasing the size of a homeowner's ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/01/18/nebraska-to-place-property-tax-exemption-for-home-improvements-on-november-ballot/ ICE DAMS Figure 1. Cross section of a one-and-a-half story house with an ice dam. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/01/12/winter-can-take-a-tole-on-your-home-be-prepared/ Effective January 4, 2010, new ENERGY STAR® performance criteria will be implemented for windows and patio doors. In many instances, the new ENERGY STAR performance criteria will increase performance requirements across all four (4) U.S. ENERGY STAR climate zones. *Northern zone windows can meet prescriptive (1st row)or alternative energy performance (2nd ... http://www.millardlumber.com/blog/2010/01/04/new-2010-energy-star-criteria/