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Make your shed more than a storage building by turning it into a unique workshop where you can relax, get creative and be inspired! LP® Outdoor Building Solutions® products are made from treated engineered wood that is manufactured to deliver a durable, dependable and beautiful material to help your workshop brave the elements, while protecting your valuable machinery and tools.
Cohousing Trend Emerges in United States

Technological advancements are connecting people around the world in ways never before possible, but as everyday life gets busier and peopl…

Outdoor Living6 min
5 Sheds Perfect for the Countryside

A countryside shed is the perfect finishing touch for a home in the countryside, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®…

Trends8 min
Selecting Siding: The Power of Word of Mouth

No builder wants to waste time on products that won't hold up and will result in frustrating callbacks. That's why peer recommendations are…

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Curb Appeal7 min
Choosing Outdoor Elements Based on Your Home’s Exterior

Enhancing your home's exterior with well-chosen outdoor elements is an easy way to boost curb appeal. Whether you have a ranch or a Victori…

News & Stories2 min
LP Ensures Dealers Are Stocked with LP® SolidStart LSL

There are few building products more versatile than LP® SolidStart LSL (laminated strand lumber). This engineered wood beam …

News & Stories7 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Premier Portable Buildings

LP is proud to be a preferred materials supplier for Premier Portable Buildings, a shed manufacturer with a network of shed dealers coverin…

4 Ways to Enhance a Home Exterior with Siding & Trim

LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding products have been specially designed to give builders the versatility to implem…

Outdoor Living4 min
It's Family Fun Month! 5 Ways to Use Your Shed for Family-Friendly Activities

August is Family Fun Month, so take advantage of the dog days of summer to make some great memories with your kids! Getting your kids to pl…

What Single-Family Designers Can Learn From Multifamily Projects

Frank Anton, vice chairman emeritus of Hanley Wood, recently wrote an interesting article urging single-family builders to look to multifam…

Business Advice6 min
The LP® SmartSide® Online Training Program: Upping Efficiency to Help Eliminate Call-Backs

It goes without saying that more training helps prepare installers by giving them the information they need to install siding correctly. Th…

Inspiration3 min
Illinois Builder Finds Improved Workability with LP SmartSide

In a recently published case study, LP featured customer Nitti Development and their use of LP® SmartSide® Ce…

5 Questions to Ask Your Contractor Before Starting a Re-Siding Project

Ready to sign on the dotted line? After you've gotten references for reliable local siding contractors, make sure to ask each potential con…