Mike Berger
As editor of LBM Journal, Mike Berger brings over 25 years of writing and editorial experience to LBM Journal. He has been writing for the publication since 2017, and prior to that he served for many years as managing editor for HANDY Magazine—at the time one of the country’s largest home improvement publications. He also served as executive editor of Midwest Home, editor of Popular Woodworking Books, and contributor to numerous national magazines including Wood, Do It Yourself, Consumer Digest, Popular Woodworking, Gardening How-To, Street Thunder, and Rider. In addition, he is the author of “The Best Birdhouses for Your Backyard,” “Easy Birdhouses and Feeders,” and “Hoosier Hauntings.” He lives in northern Minnesota along the shore of Lake Superior where he is an avid outdoor enthusiast and volunteer rescue diver.
Latest Articles
In Depth
With builders looking for new solutions, EWP is poised to reach new heights
Until recently, the construction of large, multistory buildings was relegated to the use of either reinforced concrete or steel for the structure.
In Depth
What power and hand tools do your customers really need?
Of all the things that have helped spur the development of mankind as a species, it is perhaps the use of tools that has had the biggest impact.
In Depth
In Depth: Siding
The siding segment continues to evolve to better protect our homes and the people who live within them.
Dealer Profile
Hard work spurs growth for R.P. Lumber Co.
Jason Plummer, vice president of R.P. Lumber Co., says R.P. Lumber Co. focuses on the thing the LBM industry as a whole is known for—service.
LBM Innovation Awards
LBM Journal Innovation Awards: Products that epitomize thinking outside the box
These LBM Journal Innovation Award winners enable the LBM pro to work faster, easier, and more efficiently while bringing an advanced level of performance to the jobsite.
In Depth
In Depth: Technology
Improving the digital experience yields wins for both retailer and customer.
Dealer Profile
How North Carolina’s Bladen Builders Supply brings a personal touch to their business
It’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s world to find a business that puts its operational emphasis on the personal touch.
In Depth
In Depth: Windows & Doors
Windows and doors are such an integral part of our day-to-day lives that we tend to overlook how lucky we are to have them in their current form.
Industry News
Lights, Camera, Action! Arnold Lumber Company harnesses YouTube as a powerful marketing tool
For an LBM dealer such as Arnold Lumber Company that’s been around since 1911, it would be easy to simply do what’s in its comfort zone.
In Depth
InDepth: Deck Fasteners
Compared to fasteners of old, today’s deck fasteners are uniquely designed, and each type or brand has their own unique features that serve to not simply identify them but also to secure decking to substructure. And it’s through understanding those unique properties that LBM dealers can best serve their customers in a continuing-to-grow deck building environment.
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