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.
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In Depth: Insulation and housewrap
With more than 100 companies competing in the U.S. insulation and housewrap materials industry, there is a fierce ongoing battle to create thermal and water barrier products that will outperform the competition.
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Hardware: Hassle or high-margin opportunity?
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In Depth: Racking and Delivery
Efficiencies and logistics in today's racking and delivery equipment delivers increased productivity and profitability for LBM dealers.
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In Depth: Roofing systems
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There was a time when roofing materials weren’t paid that much attention to. Most homeowners...
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In Depth: Lumber and structural panels
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Lumber. It’s easy to not give it much mind, but it’s...
In Depth
In Depth: Insulation and housewrap
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In Depth: Engineered wood products
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In Depth: Siding
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In Depth: Windows and doors
Simplicity in styles and an emphasis on technology-driven sales tools put the power for increased sales in the hands of distributors.
Once upon a time,...
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