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

6/27/2021
The June digital edition is booming
Featuring an in-depth look at Orgill's distribution growth, Lowe's at 100, and the latest in outdoor power equipment.

Andy Carlo
6/27/2021
Grand opening for Connolly's Do it Best
This is Connolly's fifth location in the Fort Wayne, Ind. market.

Andy Carlo
6/24/2021
New Masonite manufacturing facility headed to S.C.
The 370,000-square-foot facility will be located in Fort Mill, S.C.

Andy Carlo
6/24/2021
Poll Results: Business is solid
Readers of HBSDealer said business is going quite well in 2021.

Andy Carlo
6/24/2021
The launch of Envision Outdoor Living Products
The new brand creates a comprehensive, combination of Envision decking products and Fairway’s railing collection.

Andy Carlo
6/23/2021
AWC outlines lumber supply and demand issues
AWC says policies should be revisited to open up opportunities for the workforce and facilitate more efficient transportation.

Andy Carlo
6/23/2021
Home Depot Rental offering online reservations
New “Rent Online, Pick-up In Store” tech is available at 1,300 locations nationwide.

Andy Carlo
6/22/2021
Doman acquires Fontana Wood Preserving
The acquisition adds fire retardant treating along with almost doubling Doman’s overall capacity in Southern California

Andy Carlo
6/22/2021
New home sales slide in May
Higher building costs, longer delivery times, and supply chain issues continue to impact new home prices.

Andy Carlo
6/22/2021
Oldcastle APG acquires EP Henry
EP Henry manufactures hardscape and masonry products in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Andy Carlo