Inside Award-Winning Outdoor Design with David Settlemeyer
In this episode, April Edwards, Deck Builder Marketers, chats with David Settlemyer, lead designer at Under The Sun Concepts (UTS Concepts)
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02, 2026
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01, 2026
NADRA 2025 Award PR Tool Kit
By using basic public relations (PR) tools, NADRA members can get local media to cover an award they have received – either from NADRA or from another contest. NADRA members who have put a little time and effort into PR have reported significant benefits: exposure, recognition, leads and revenue-generating projects. Here are basic steps to working with the media on coverage of your Award
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01, 2026
Reflections from the 2026 NADRA Awards Summit
This year’s NADRA Summit was a reminder of the strength of this association. The conversations were honest, the questions were thoughtful, and the respect for the work being done across the industry was clear. From the Welcome Party to the Morning Session, and from Beach Olympics to Awards Night, the focus remained on people, relationships, and standards.
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11, 2025
NADRA’s Northeast Networking Event Recap
The NADRA community came together for an incredible evening of camaraderie, networking, and industry connections at Village Brewing in Somerville, NJ
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09, 2025
Smart Tech, Smarter Builds: How Deck Builders Are Using AI
April Edwards sits down with sits down with Andy Henley (Hen-House Decks) and Mike Mitchell (Mitchell Construction) to break down how they’re actually using AI — not in theory, but on the job.
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09, 2025
NADRA’s Southern California (SoCal) Networking Event Recap
What a fantastic evening, connecting with so many members and guests—sharing ideas, building relationships, and celebrating our industry together, at 264 Fresco in Carlsbad, CA. Check out the video: A special thanks goes out to NADRA's Team Leaders for bringing this event to life: April Edwards, Deck Builder Marketers Jeff Mudd, [...]
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06, 2025
Congratulations to LBM Journal’s 40 Under 40 Inductees
Congratulations to LBM Journal’s 40 Under 40 Inductees!
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05, 2025
We Love Deck Builders: Financing Your Growth: How HFS Financials Helps Deck Builders Scale Their Business, Featuring Larry Collins, President of HFS Financial
April Edwards sits down with Larry Collins, President of HFS Financial, to discuss how offering consumer financing can help deck builders scale their businesses and increase conversions.
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05, 2025
FastenMaster Expands Cortex Line with Plugs for New Trex Select, Enhance and Transcend Lineage Boards
Cortex® from FastenMaster remains the most comprehensive hidden screw and plug system in the industry -- and the PRO’s choice for concealed fastening in Trex® decking and fascia.
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05, 2025
Outdoor Living with a View: Safe, Stylish, and Built to Last by Villandry Home & Outdoor Living
A New Hampshire family found themselves facing an unsafe, deteriorating deck that no longer met their needs.