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

6/23/2020
PPG launches new Ultralast paint and primer
The paint and primer product features Clean Surface Technology used in car exteriors and mobile phones.

Andy Carlo
6/22/2020
Lowe’s names new EVP of human resources
Janice Dupre Little has been promoted after serving as vice president of diversity and talent management.

Andy Carlo
6/22/2020
Deck Expo moving to Las Vegas
The decking event will co-locate with PSP Expo in 2020.

Andy Carlo
6/22/2020
New home sales spring ahead in May
The pace of new single-family home sales is 12.7% higher than a year ago.

Andy Carlo
6/22/2020
HBSDealer presents ‘Maintaining the Supply Chain’ webinar
Industry leaders will discuss overcoming hurdles and what lies ahead for the LBM industry during a free, live webinar.

Andy Carlo
6/22/2020
NAHB Chairman resigns
Tampa builder Chuck Fowke has been named as the new chairman of the NAHB.

Andy Carlo
6/21/2020
Sherwin-Williams revises Q2 sales guidance
DIY sales from consumers nesting during the pandemic lift expectations from the paint giant.

Andy Carlo
6/21/2020
Existing-home sales slump again in May
Sales of existing single-family homes are down nearly 25% from a year ago.

Andy Carlo
6/18/2020
KOVA launches high-performance window line
The new line is ideal for new builds or retrofits in both residential and light commercial projects.

Andy Carlo
6/18/2020
COVID-19 forces closing of Alamo Lumber location
After two employees test positive for the coronavirus, Alamo closes its Raymondville, Texas store for two weeks

Andy Carlo