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

3/20/2022
R.P. Lumber expands in Missouri
The hardware and building supplies dealer has opened its 16th location in the state.

Andy Carlo
3/20/2022
BuildXact joins NLBMDA MSC
The Manufacturers and Services Council is composed of the leading LBM manufacturers and service providers.

Andy Carlo
3/17/2022
WD-40 announces CEO transition
CEO Garry Ridge will retire in August with COO Steve Brass taking over as the company’s top exec.

Andy Carlo
3/17/2022
House-Hasson names Hauge as new SVP
William Hauge has served as CFO at the hardware distributor for the past five years.

Andy Carlo
3/17/2022
Existing-home sales sag as prices sizzle
The median existing single-family home price jumped 15.5% in February.

Andy Carlo
3/17/2022
LL Flooring readies for spring with new catalog and styles
The flooring retailer has also introduced its eco-friendly Duravana hybrid resilient flooring.

Andy Carlo
3/16/2022
Housing starts climb in February
Permits decline but are well above the same period a year ago.

Andy Carlo
3/16/2022
Tractor Supply wants 'Neighbor's' to build a better backyard
Neighbor’s Club members can enter for a chance to be one of 12 grand prize winners.

Andy Carlo
3/15/2022
Floor & Decor outlines growth strategy
The specialty flooring retailer expects 20% increases in sales and warehouse format stores over the next three years.

Andy Carlo
3/15/2022
Builder confidence slips again as housing affordability worsens
The National Association of Home Builders wants the Biden administration to drop tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports.

Andy Carlo