In the past, laminate countertops have been given some unfair abuse. You've seen the retro countertops that were very grandma's-house-in-the-50s-esque. That's understandable, but the designs of old have long since evolved. Your customers might be holding on to...

It's no secret that the world wants to be more eco-friendly. Green initiatives have made their way into retail, industrial, and residential spheres. But they've also entered a new arena recently: your kitchen. If you're sitting at home wondering how to choose the...

On average, homeowners spend $2,912 installing countertops during home renovations. However, that number can vary depending on the quality of materials and size of the countertop. While people have different sized spaces in which they will be able to install kitchen...

Heading into 2017, many commercial construction companies were riding a wave of optimism, and the projections for the year looked rosy. And while the industrial and commercial construction sector is projected to keep growing in 2018, the pace of that growth will most...

With so many countertop options on the market, it's understandable that many homeowners (and even some contractors) might not always know which will work best for a given project. With so many advancements made in quality countertops over the past few years, your...

November may have just begun, but designers, retailers, and homeowners are already looking ahead to the new year and what it may bring in terms of decorating trends. The fact is that what may have been popular in 2016 or 2017 may not keep its popularity in 2018. To...

The average U.S. kitchen has approximately 25 feet of counter space. While that may not sound like a lot, the truth is that a client's choice in countertop materials and colors can make a huge difference. In recent years, neutrals have been the go-to for quartz and...

Here at LE Smith, we want the manufacturing and skilled trades to experience continued growth. Since homeowners spend an average of $2,912 on installing countertops alone, we know how important it is that laminate countertop manufacturers across the country have...

Most homeowners understand how important a functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen is to their daily lives and to the overall value of their home. After all, even a minor kitchen remodel has an average ROI of 82.7%. When homeowners want to conduct a remodel but...

When the average person thinks about construction trends, they'll likely picture the most popular methods for building a new home during a given period. But commercial construction trends are just as important to the average person's daily experience. For instance,...

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regularly release data on housing construction starts throughout the country. These numbers can be an extremely helpful indicator of both residential housing trends and the health of the...