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Dealer Profile: Grayco

A closer look at this South Carolina-based dealer reveals a company whose full-line yards, hardware stores and custom millwork center have it positioned for growth.

Showroom Strategies.

Tim Harris of American Cedar & Millwork, Lewes, Delaware, shares the strategy behind his company's new showroom.

In Depth: Doors

A home's front door has many jobs--it's gotta look good, be energy-efficient, long-lasting, and more. Some of the industry's leading manufacturers share sales tips, market trends and more.

Real Issues. Real Answers. Keeping Up with Technology

There are undeniable benefits to the latest technologies, yet who can afford to always buy the latest/greatest smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.? Hundreds of dealers weigh in on this very real, and very timely, topic.

Housing our Heroes

Learn what TW Perry, NLBMDA, Smith-Phillips Building Supply and others are doing to house wounded veterans.

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LBM TV

» Mobile Visual Pro: A new onsite, graphic estimating software application for doors.

» Fypon: Front Porch Transformation

» ODL ON HAND In-Door Storage and Communication System

» Saved by the Switch: Wall-Mount Vac from Channellock Products

» Moisture Management in a Wall System - Research on moisture management with different types of siding

» Advantage Next Gen - Dealer Testimonial

» Simpson Strong-Tie Connector Lab - Engineers test product prototypes and construction code criteria

» GAF Spotlights Shingle Recycling - Discussion on how the Recycling program works for Roofing Contractors.

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TOUGH CALL: ONLINE POLL

What would you do? It's not always black and white. Check your decision-making savvy with LBM Journal's Tough Call, and see instantly how your judgment stacks up. This month:

The Cost of Friendship

A customer whose business is more trouble than its worth happens to be a good friend. What would you do?

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PREVIOUS TOUGH CALL: RESULTS

Your answers to our April Tough Call:

The Case of the Expired Quote

Answer	Votes	Percent
Roll the dice.		9.44%
Re-quote.		20.76%
Test the waters.		35.84%
Yes, this time.		33.96%

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