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

2/16/2021
TruFast celebrates 40 years of fasteners and building products
The SPAX brand of fasteners expects to produce and sell more than one billion screws this year

Andy Carlo
2/16/2021
Builder confidence climbs in February
NAHB says housing demand remains strong, fueled by low mortgage rates and a shift to the suburbs.

Andy Carlo
2/16/2021
Don Hasson, CEO of House-Hasson, dies at 70
Under Hasson’s leadership, the hardware distributor grew to serve independent dealers in 23 states and the Caribbean.

Andy Carlo
2/16/2021
ARA expects a rental resurgence
Following a down year brought on by the pandemic, the American Rental Association projects revenue increases through 2024.

Andy Carlo
2/16/2021
Tractor Supply acquiring Orscheln Farm & Home
Orscheln Farm & Home operates 167 stores in 11 states.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2021
New Masco Ventures aims to invest in startups
The $50 million venture capital fund will target startups that build on Masco’s portfolio of home improvement and building products.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2021
LP builds big sales in Q4
OSB sales soar nearly 149% in the fourth quarter, driven by price increases, as LP announces production moves.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2021
NAHB wants more U.S. action to combat lumber prices
Home builder association says it wants an end to tariffs on Canadian lumber imports.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2021
Home Depot increases contribution to ‘Retool Your School’ program
Grants will support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Andy Carlo
2/15/2021
Central Garden & Pet completes acquisition of Green Garden
Green Garden Products supplies vegetable, herb, and flower seed packets along with seed starters.

Andy Carlo