Top April articles: Boosting operations in the office and the field

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn about the state of the outdoor industry by reading our top OCS articles for April. 

In the outdoor contracting world, April showers don’t just herald in May flowers; they usher in the busiest season of work for contractors. And here at OutdoorCoffeeShop™ (OCS), it has been a busy time for our team as we make sure that we are publishing articles and information that will help contractors succeed this summer. And, in case you’ve been too busy preparing for the upcoming busy season, we’ve made a shortlist of the top articles published in April 2026 so you can catch up quickly.  

A couple of articles on this top five list focused on products that will help contractors work more efficiently in the field. In one, Content Coordinator Dani Sheehan dove into how HandiFoam®'s Gasket Foam simultaneously simplifies the process of sealing while also improving long-term results. Dani also wrote an article about DYCO’s Pool Deck Waterborne Acrylic Stain, highlighting the product’s ability to “improve appearance while adding protection, extending the surface life, reducing maintenance needs and leaving outdoor spaces looking polished all season long.” 

Also on our shortlist is an article from Senior Content Producer Emma Peterson that focuses on making the office part of outdoor contractors’ operations more efficient. Specifically, the article explores an innovative management strategy called fractional executive placement. 

Read all of April 2026’s top articles 

5 - 2 winning SpreadRock® exterior projects by Daich Coatings 

4 - A better seal starts here by Dani Sheehan 

3 - Refresh pools and pool decks for summer by Dani Sheehan 

2 - How contractors are supporting families through partnership with Ronald McDonald House by Dani Sheehan 

1 - The importance of thinking outside the box by Emma Peterson