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Read our takes on everything from what’s happening in the professional building industry to what the latest trends are in home design and remodeling. Or, if you’re an HBA member, check out the Membership Matters blog to learn new ways to get more bang for your membership buck. But the best thing about all the HBA's blogs is… YOU! Leave your comments or questions about what we’ve written. Or, better yet, give us your own take on the topic of the day. Blogs are better if you are in them, so don’t be shy. Our only rules: mind your manners and keep it clean. Otherwise, it’s all yours. Enjoy!
Builders’ Circle Blog: It Is Official—Springfield Is Number One!
How does it feel to be number one? Springfield is number one, according to WIKI. I found out accidentally when, with no special reason in mind, I Googled the question, “What city has the most varied weather?” That’s right, Springfield, Missouri is listed as having the most varied weather in this country. I really was not that surprised and probably …
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Membership Matters Blog: The High Cost of Doing Nothing
By: Sam Bradley, GMB, CGR, CGP Sam Bradley Homes While many of our members were focused on Home Show activities this week, life goes on in Jefferson City. Frequently, those of us exhibiting in the annual HBA Home Show were asked “How much does it cost to (FILL IN THE BLANK)?” It is a fair question (although not always easy …
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Builders’ Circle Blog: If You Don’t Know Where You Are…
How do you know you are going in the right direction if you don’t know where you are? Haven’t we all, on occasion, made a wrong turn in some large, unfamiliar city? We did not think we were lost, but we never got to where we wanted to be. That never happens to me now, at least not since I …
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Builders’ Circle Blog: How Low Can You Go?
Low is not always something we like to think about. To lower your driving speed when you are late for a doctor’s appointment, to get there just in time so he can tell you to lower your cholesterol and lower your weight, tends to give us a low, negative feeling. The doctor’s advice continues to include lowering carbs, lowering fat …
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Builders’ Circle Blog: Green Comes in Many Colors
I don’t know whose idea it was or why Mom thought it was cool, but she did. This idea could be classed in the same league as “bell bottoms”, and likewise, never improved with time. Oh yes, it was green, but not the “green” we refer to today. This green was only skin deep, and on the inside it was …
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Builders’ Circle Blog: Better Than Superman’s X-Ray Vision!
Superman can see through walls and know what a bad guy is doing, but he would miss what my infrared camera can see. Superman is no help on this job. Know this, there are lots of bad guys in your walls, and you cannot detect their thief-like tendencies. These so-called “bad guys”, however, are just doing their job. In fact, …
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President’s Blog: Looking Ahead (Part 3 of 3) – Advocacy is our Prize
It was my honor to address HBA members at our annual HBA Christmas Party & Banquet on December 13. For those who were not able to join us, or for others who might like to look a little more closely at what we covered together that evening, I’m breaking the main content of my speech from that night into a …
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Builders’ Circle Blog: Don’t duck in the attic!
Yes, I have the title right. I meant “duck” (as to move, to avoid). I know the title doesn’t seem to make sense because we do want to duck in the attic, don’t we? If you have ever hit your head in the attic, it was an accident, you were not thinking or paying attention, and it hurt for a …
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Merry Christmas! Families Cut Ribbon on Green-Built HBA/Habitat Homes
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield hosted a very special “Hammering for the Holidays” dedication ceremony on December 22 to celebrate the completion of three Green Certified, Energy Star rated homes. Two of these homes (sponsored by BancorpSouth with financing provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas) have been purchased by the Barnett and Carpenter families, and were built …
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President’s Blog: Looking Ahead (Part 2 of 3) – Education is Our Standard
It was my honor to address HBA members at our annual HBA Christmas Party & Banquet on December 13. For those who were not able to join us, or for others who might like to look a little more closely at what we covered together that evening, I’m breaking the main content of my speech from that night into a …
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