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A home with defensible space, illustrating DIY natural disaster protection against wildfires and other threats.
How-To

Homeowners Build DIY Natural Disaster Protection Projects

For as little as $2,000, homeowners can implement simple retrofits that significantly boost a home's resistance to devastating wildfires, preventing catastrophic losses.

Scott RamirezAugust 19, 20262 min read
Why Homeowners Should Watch 2026 Gig Economy Home Trends—And How Fixerly Fits
Services

Why Homeowners Should Watch 2026 Gig Economy Home Trends—And How Fixerly Fits

The way homeowners manage repairs is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the same forces that reshaped transportation and food delivery: the gig economy. This model, which leverages online platforms to con…

Sponsored by Fixerly·6 min read
Motive Beacon Bluetooth tracker attached to a tool on a construction site, with fleet vehicles and data streams in the background.
Tools & Equipment

Motive launches Beacon for small asset tracking in fleets

On February 26, 2026, Motive launched a new Bluetooth-based tracker, the Beacon, promising to track small assets like tools with minute-by-minute updates when near a vehicle gateway, according to Flee

Kyle Brenner·3 min read
What Goes Into a Choice Metal Buildings Structure: Framing, Tubing, Hardware, and Corrosion Resistance
Services

What Goes Into a Choice Metal Buildings Structure: Framing, Tubing, Hardware, and Corrosion Resistance

Sponsored by Choice Metal Buildings·6 min
Students in a modern vocational school workshop using advanced technology and machinery for hands-on learning.
Trades

Essex Tech Secures $499,999 State Grant

Rick Donovan·3 min
A well-organized garage in fall, featuring heavy-duty shelving and a wall-mounted power tool organizer, showcasing essential tool organization for DIY projects.
Tools & Equipment

Fall DIY garage projects 2026: Build essential tool organization

Kyle Brenner·3 min
Is Your Car Safe? How In & Out Oil Change Diagnoses Hidden Suspension Problems
Services

Is Your Car Safe? How In & Out Oil Change Diagnoses Hidden Suspension Problems

Sponsored by In & Out Oil Change·8 min
Students learning skilled trades like carpentry and electrical work in a well-equipped college workshop with experienced instructors.
Trades

Delaware County Community College seeks skilled trades instructors

Rick Donovan·2 min
Advanced tray stand support frameworks being manufactured with innovative materials on a futuristic factory floor, highlighting market value shift.
Industry

Tray Stand Support Frameworks Market Growth Forecast Sees Value Shift

Rick Donovan·2 min
5 Practical Ways National Cover Helps Australian Drivers Protect Their Fleet Vehicles
Industry

5 Practical Ways National Cover Helps Australian Drivers Protect Their Fleet Vehicles

Sponsored by National Cover·4 min
Asia-Pacific industrial cityscape at twilight, illustrating the region's dominance in the global pneumatic lubrication units market.
Industry

Asia-Pacific Dominates Pneumatic Lubrication Units Market

Rick Donovan·3 min
European Parliament building at dusk with abstract financial aid flowing towards Ukraine, symbolizing EU support.
Services

EU Finalizes €90 Billion Loan to Support Ukraine Amidst Breaking News

Rick Donovan·3 min
The Complete Guide to High Net Worth Divorce by Law Offices of Ronald Justin (2026 Edition)
Industry

The Complete Guide to High Net Worth Divorce by Law Offices of Ronald Justin (2026 Edition)

Sponsored by Law Offices of Ronald Justin·4 min
Technician performing detailed cleaning of electrical contacts within a massive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installation, highlighting essential maintenance.
Industry

BESS electrical contact cleaning fluids market to grow by 2028

Rick Donovan·3 min
Futuristic cityscape showcasing advanced precast concrete construction with drones delivering modular components for rapid urban development.
Industry

Precast concrete market surges toward $260 billion by 2035

Kyle Brenner·4 min

Opinion & Editorial

Tradespeople in a high-tech environment collaborating and learning, emphasizing the need for continuous education in the rapidly evolving tech industry.
Industry

Tradespeople in Tech Need Continuous Education to Stay Relevant

Ben Foster · Aug 19
IT leaders and service industry professionals navigating complex AI interfaces amidst operational challenges and unexpected costs.
Services

AI adoption in service industries faces major hurdles despite investment

Ben Foster · Aug 18
Experienced tradesperson mentoring a younger apprentice, symbolizing the transfer of skills and bridging the generational gap in the skilled trades industry.
Trades

Mentorship bridges generational gap in skilled trades, securing future workforce.

Rick Donovan · Aug 17
Diverse trainees engaged in hands-on fiber optic installation training, highlighting Meta's program addressing the skilled trades shortage with high demand.
Industry

Meta's Program Addresses Skilled Trades Shortage

Scott Ramirez · Aug 16
Diverse skilled trades workers collaborating on a major infrastructure project, symbolizing the urgent need and economic opportunity in the sector.
Services

Skilled trades: 2.1M jobs needed by 2030, $1T opportunity

Rick Donovan · Jul 6
Experienced tradespeople mentoring young apprentices in a workshop, highlighting the importance of guidance in closing the skilled trades gap.
Trades

Mentorship Programs are Key to Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap by 2026

Rick Donovan · Jun 30

Analysis & Trends

Skilled tradeswomen working together on a construction site, highlighting their expertise and the challenges they face in the industry.
Trades

Women in Skilled Trades Face High Attrition Rates

Rick Donovan · Aug 19
A homeowner using a tablet to visualize an augmented reality design of a modern outdoor living space with a patio and kitchen.
Projects

DIY Outdoor Living Space Design with Digital Tools

Scott Ramirez · Aug 18
A professional auto technician's hands expertly using a Motopower MP69033 diagnostic scanner on a car engine in a repair shop.
Tools & Equipment

Top Automotive Diagnostic Tools Technicians Need Now

Kyle Brenner · Aug 18
An independent auto repair shop owner looks concerned while examining a complex diagnostic screen for a high-end electric vehicle, symbolizing the challenges of EV service.
Automotive Services

The EV Service Shift: What It Means for Independent Repair Shops

Luis Ortega · Aug 18
Modern modular building components being assembled on a construction site, highlighting the speed and efficiency of offsite construction methods.
Industry

Modular Construction Offers Up to 50% Faster Project Timelines

Rick Donovan · Aug 17
A modern, eco-friendly home with solar panels and a vibrant garden, showcasing increased property value and a sustainable lifestyle.
Projects

Top 4 Eco-Friendly Home Improvements That Boost Property Value

Scott Ramirez · Aug 17

Explainers

A homeowner meticulously planning a small home project budget amidst tools and materials, illustrating the importance of foresight.
Projects

How to Plan and Execute Small Home Projects: Budgeting for the Unexpected

Scott Ramirez · Aug 18
Detailed view of a perfectly prepared metal surface, highlighting its readiness for advanced protective coatings, emphasizing the importance of meticulous preparation.
Materials

The Importance of Metal Surface Preparation for Coatings

Kyle Brenner · Aug 18
Homeowner's hands carefully inspecting a dripping pipe under a sink with a flashlight, symbolizing DIY leak detection and repair.
How-To

How to Find and Fix Common Plumbing Leaks: A DIY Guide

Scott Ramirez · Aug 18
A stunning, modern skyscraper made of mass timber, highlighting sustainable urban architecture and innovative construction.
Materials

Mass Timber and Engineered Wood in Modern Construction

Kyle Brenner · Aug 17
Construction workers on a high-rise building site, emphasizing the use of safety harnesses and secure scaffolding to prevent fall hazards.
Safety

What is Fall Hazard Identification and Mitigation in Construction?

Ben Foster · Aug 17
A homeowner performing routine maintenance on their home's HVAC system, emphasizing safety and cost-saving benefits.
How-To

How to Perform DIY HVAC System Maintenance and Diagnosis

Scott Ramirez · Aug 17

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