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

4/16/2023
Maze nails down 175 years
Along wth being the nation's largest producer of specialty nails, Maze is Illinois' oldest lumberyard.

Andy Carlo
4/13/2023
TAL Holdings acquiring Harbor Rental & Saw Shop
Harbor Rental & Saw has provided equipment and tool rental, small engine repair, and lawn mower sales since 1974.

Andy Carlo
4/13/2023
ABC Supply branches out in San Bernardino
The roofing and building products distributor operates 47 locations in the Golden State.

Andy Carlo
4/13/2023
Residential construction prices see declines in March
Softwood lumber prices declined 4% in March marking the eighth consecutive monthly decline.

Andy Carlo
4/13/2023
Slight rise in Q1 remodeler confidence
While optimistic about the market, remodelers still report material shortages.

Andy Carlo
4/12/2023
EYE on RETAIL: ThredUp discusses the state of resale
Resale has become a global, mainstream form of consumer purchasing behavior.

Andy Carlo
4/12/2023
LP begins production at Sagola Smartside facility
The converted Michigan OSB mill is now producing APA-approved SmartSide siding.

Andy Carlo
4/12/2023
McCoy's looks to build in Lubbock
A new yard and retail location is slated to open in 2023.

Andy Carlo
4/12/2023
Floor & Decor opens 10th location in Atlanta market
The specialty flooring and home improvement retailer plans to open as many as 35 new stores this year.

Andy Carlo
4/11/2023
Arnold Lumber partners with Tando Composites
The Rhode Island prodealer has become the latest flagship dealer of Beach House Shake.

Andy Carlo