Andy Carlo

Andy Carlo

LBM Editor

Author Profile

Andy Carlo has written about the lumber and building material industry, along with hardware and home improvement retail markets, since 2001.

Carlo wrote for HBSDealer's predecessors, National Home Center News and Home Channel News from 2001 until 2007. The LBM and Social Media Editor has written for a number of industry publications prior to joining HBSDealer in October 2017.

Prior to writing about the industry, Carlo worked for DM Construction, a New York-based residential custom home builder and remodeler in addition to writing for and managing several regional newspapers.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

4/14/2024
Dutch Boy Paints launches new lines at Menards
New Barn & Fence and Aluminum paint options are available exclusively at the Midwest home improvement retailer.

Andy Carlo
4/14/2024
Beacon gains ground in three states
An acquisition adds five locations to Beacon’s growing roster.

Andy Carlo
4/11/2024
HIRI expects accelerated home improvement spending
Pro market sales predicted to grow at a slower pace.

Andy Carlo
4/11/2024
Jeld-Wen closing two window plants
The manufacturer is discontinuing its line of Auraline composite windows.

Andy Carlo
4/11/2024
The Quikrete Industry Dashboard
Building material and gas prices continue to rise.

Andy Carlo
4/11/2024
Builder survey shows gains
More builders report positive year-over-year increases in traffic and sales.

Andy Carlo
4/11/2024
Lainey Wilson performs for Tractor Supply
The award-winning singer-songwriter will continue to represent the retailer’s brand.

Andy Carlo
4/10/2024
Remodeler confidence remains stable
Rising costs for labor and building materials are an obstacle to faster growth.

Andy Carlo
4/10/2024
Manufactured Housing Buyers Group joins LMC
The building materials buying group is forming a new Modular Building Division.

Andy Carlo
4/9/2024
NLBMDA makes legislative push on Capitol Hill
Credit card swipe fees continue to be a major hurdle for the association.

Andy Carlo