Outdoor Living Upkeep
2026 Equip Exposition
Equip is where contractors, dealers, designers, arborists, manufacturers and industry creators come together to test equipment in a 30-acre demo yard, explore nearly 1,100 booths, see every brand in one place and find the tools, ideas and connections that move business forward. What is Equip? The Proving Ground: The ultimate stage for ...
John Kenney - Contractor Compliance Updates
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney, from Cotney Consulting Group, to break down the legal, safety and compliance changes affecting contractors and outdoor construction projects. From labor laws and licensing requirements to insurance, liability, environmental rules and local zoning restrictions, they ...
Jeff Snyder - Waterproofing Beyond the Surface
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman talks with Tremco CPG waterproofing experts about the challenges of protecting planters, fountains, rooftop amenity decks and other high-risk spaces. From ponding water and drainage issues to added structural weight and long-term maintenance, the conversation offers practical insight for contractors, ...
Smart Watering for Every Season
On this OutdoorTalk™, host Karol Weyman sits down with Luis Andrade of Heritage Landscape Supply Group to discuss the tools and strategies helping landscape professionals make every drop count. From smart controllers and drip irrigation to rain sensors, drainage solutions and low-water landscape design, this conversation will explore how contractors ...
The perfect season for staining
By The Coffee Shops™. Before summer is in full swing, spruce up outdoor spaces with a finish designed to beautify, protect and perform all season long. Summer is nearly here, making it the perfect time to refresh outdoor living spaces with a fresh coat of stain. Every outdoor wood exterior ...
Hurley Fox - Smarter Finances for Customers
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman talks with Hurley Fox of Fox & Partners about the financial challenges and opportunities contractors face while growing their businesses. Hurley shares common financial mistakes outdoor contractors make, strategies for managing cash flow during busy and slow seasons and ...
Peace of mind, rain or shine
By Dani Sheehan. With reliable performance in any weather, ENDURE exterior paint is designed to keep outdoor projects looking their best. The summer’s longer days create more opportunities to get work done, but they can also bring unpredictable weather. One unexpected rain shower or overnight temperature swing can delay schedules, ...
Top 5 DIY springtime projects that add value and beauty to the home
Whether a homeowner is getting ready to sell or staying in a cherished home for many more years, improved curb appeal makes a big statement to friends, neighbors and potential buyers. As the spring weather warms up, homeowners can refresh and enhance their home exteriors with do-it-yourself projects that can help ...
John Kenney - Winning Construction Disputes Without the Courtroom
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to break down one of the most expensive and stressful realities contractors face: construction claims and disputes. From payment conflicts and scope creep to documentation breakdowns and stalled projects, disputes can ...
Spring is coming — Is your business ready for the rush?
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the businesses that handle the busy season best are the ones that prepared in advance. For contractors in the outdoor living and pool industry, spring doesn’t ease in slowly. It arrives all at once. The weather breaks, homeowners start thinking about backyard projects and suddenly the ...
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