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Michael Moran Alterio

Mike Alterio is a business journalist who has been editing and reporting news for the home improvement and building trades industry since 1995. He is the web producer for FineHomebuilding.com.

Podcast Episode 120 — Is Building Homes a Worthy Pursuit?

June 22, 2018

Home improvement retailers, the labor gap, modular homes, custom vs tract builders, making a living wage, job-site productivity, and the future of building trades.
Podcast Episode 119 — Great Moments and Safety

June 15, 2018

Truss roof framing, skylights, upgrading electrical outlets, breaking up and removing concrete, jointers, and built-ins over outlets.
Networking Event Continues #KeepCraftAlive Fundraising at PCBC

June 14, 2018

Building-trade pros will be supporting scholarships; meeting industry peers; and enjoying swag, drinks, and food after the PCBC show on June 27.
Podcast Episode 118 — Inches and Feet

June 8, 2018

More on the metric system, paint, humidity, sheds, and foundation work. Plus, when is it okay to work on your roof without shoes?
Housing Starts for March 2018 Continue Positive Trend

April 18, 2018

Total starts rose 2% on the month, though single-family starts are down slightly.
Comprehensive 2017 Remodeling Show and DeckExpo Coverage

October 26, 2017

The lowdown on everything you need to know from this year's event in Nashville.
Harvey Aftermath: Dramatic Affect on Building Trades Is Expected

August 31, 2017

Even after the waters recede and the ground dries, problems with insurance and labor shortages will hinder the recovery.
Menards and Home Depot Sued over a 4×4

June 22, 2017

4x4s are only 3.5 inches on a side — but does everyone know?
Sourcing Building Materials for the ProHOME

February 24, 2017

Fine Homebuilding editors talk about how the demonstration-house project was sourced and sponsored.
Confidence Dips as Builders Worry About Labor

February 15, 2017

Mixed economic indicators signal uncertainty in the home-building industry.