Old Wine in New Bottles Sneakers “There was an old woman Who lived in a shoe She had so many children She didn’t know what to do” –Mother Goose nursery rhyme From all appearances, the brainstorm came from an upstart shoe manufacturer, not Tyvek manufacturer DuPont. And at $8 million sales total since 2009, it’s...Read More
Housing Materials, 1950’s & Today Here’s a pop quiz for would-be housing market experts: Which of the following building materials used in contemporary home construction and repair are virtually unchanged from the 1950’s? A. WindowsB. Asphalt shingles (roof)C. Wood joists (used in framing)D. Kitchen countertops Answer: B In almost every other category, building materials have...Read More
