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Green homes and real returns
By Emma Peterson. 77% of homeowners believe green homes hold more value. What does this mean for contractors? Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Allison Hadley, spokesperson of American Home Shield (AHS), for an episode of Contractor Outlook™ about a study conducted for AHS about homeowner ...
Bold new colors from American Outdoor Grill create inviting spaces for backyard kitchens
New palette lets homeowners personalize their outdoor kitchen, with color options rooted in American heritage, craftsmanship and spirit. American Outdoor Grill® (AOG), a division of RH Peterson Co.®, today announced the availability of eight custom panel colors for its premium L- and T-Series gas grills, giving homeowners a new level of ...
Top June articles: Products, projects and processes
By Emma Peterson. This month’s top articles are a perfect example of the variety of content OCS offers. Here at OutdoorCoffeeShop™, our goal is to create a digital space where outdoor professionals can meet to grow and learn together. As part of that mission, we publish articles about all ...
Equip Exposition announces expanded 2026 Women’s Leadership programming
The popular event features keynotes from HGTV co-founder Susan Packard & green industry leader Judith Guido. Equip Exposition, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition trade show, announced today its 2026 programming dedicated to women in the green industry. The show’s popular Women’s Leadership Reception will feature media trailblazer ...
Don't Miss the 2026 Landscape Illinois Design Tour!
Thursday, July 9, 2026 We're bringing back one of Landscape Illinois's most popular events — a full-day bus tour of six spectacular private estates on Chicago's North Shore. This is your chance to get off-screen and into the field. On July 9th, we'll visit six handpicked sites that together tell a ...
Navigating a new normal
By Emma Peterson. How contractors and manufactures can handle long-term uncertainty and instability. For the last few years, it seems like we are in a cycle of uncertainty and instability, whether that be on the geopolitical stage or local. And as 2026 continues in this trend, it ...
Exhibit space at Equip Exposition sells out for a fifth year in a row
Blockbuster trade show’s exhibits will cover more than a square mile and offer a wealth of opportunities for landscapers, contractors, dealers and manufacturers. For a fifth year in a row, Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, has sold out its available exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition ...
Equip Exposition dials up fun with three nights of epic entertainment for attendees
New Paristown Point Block Party in heart of urban hubbub promises to deliver local cuisine, music and a rousing good time. Equip Exposition, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition trade show, announced today its 2026 entertainment line-up of three nights of back-to-back concerts, receptions and parties, including a ...
Blurock Pools specializes in complex builds and resort-style backyard design in Sonora and foothill communities
Blurock Pools, based in Oakdale, California, specializes in custom pool construction and full backyard builds for challenging sites, including sloped yards, hard soil and limited access properties. Serving Sonora and surrounding foothill communities, the company delivers engineered pools, hardscaping and resort-style outdoor spaces through a complete design-to-build process. Blurock Pools, a ...
Word of mouth still works – It just looks different
By Emma Peterson. Angi’s co-founder stops by for a conversation about how contractors can build trust and generate leads in a digital world. Before the advent of the Internet, word of mouth was one of the best ways to find new business as hearing another person’s positive experience is ...
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