Costello’s Ace Hardware recently announced plans for a new retail location in Abington, Pennsylvania, continuing the store’s expansion in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The nearly 12,000-square-foot retail space will feature one of Ace’s experiential store designs. “We are excited to …
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In November, the average mortgage rate dropped to its lowest rate in over a year, according to Freddie Mac and an Eye on Housing analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.24% in November, …
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According to an NAHB analysis of the latest Builder Practices Survey (BPS) conducted by Home Innovation Research Labs, in 2024, 6.9% of new single-family detached homes were teardowns and 20.1% were built on infill lots in older neighborhoods. While the …
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Agway Ace Hardware owners, Andy and Marna Boerman, recently announced their agreement to sell Ithaca Agway Ace Hardware in Ithaca, New York, to the Aubuchon Company. “Andy and Marna have spent the past 25 years shaping Agway Ace Hardware into …
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Having never picked up a paddle before, Ryan Clouse will go the mile–120 miles to be exact–in a canoe to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). Ryan, owner and operator of Clouse Family Ace Hardware’s and Roger’s Family …
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A new paint recycling program began in Illinois on Dec. 1, 2025, enabling households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably. The program is operated by PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint companies through …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released the Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker Q3 2025, detailing homeowners’ attitudes and motivations driving home improvement initiatives, purchasing patterns and future home improvement activity. Here are some fast facts from the study: Home …
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Clark+Kensington, a paint line exclusively available at Ace Hardware, recently revealed its new Enchantedly Bold palette, featuring pink and green shades, aligning with the release of the highly-anticipated movie, Wicked: For Good. The palette features four shades: Pure Pink, a …
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