In 1924, when four Chicago-area hardware retailers decided to combine their individual buying power to get better deals from suppliers, there was no way they could know their idea would grow into the home improvement industry’s largest distribution operation. That’s …

Entrepreneur Bill Brown had scaled back his San Jose, Calif., construction firm as demand for new Silicon Valley homes and offices dried up in recent years, cutting his staff by two-thirds, to 50 by late 2011. But over the course …

The Encore countertop kit transforms dated laminate, tile and hard surface countertops in just three days. It provides DIY enthusiasts an environmentally responsible alternative to tearing out and replacing countertops. Finishes include slate, espresso, concrete, river rock and onyx and offers superior …

Gorilla Tape offers over the top results with its heavy-duty, double-thick duct tape. It is made to stick to rough, uneven, unforgiving surfaces like wood, stone, stucco, plaster, brick and more. The double-thick adhesive grips smooth, rough and uneven surfaces, …

If you’re looking for that little something different to make your operation stand out, the International Hardware Fair in Cologne, Germany, may have just what you’re looking for. As home to the ‘EISEN Innovation Awards, the International Hardware Fair showcases …

Home prices are rising, and so are mortgage rates, making it tough for would-be buyers, particularly first-time purchasers, to close a deal on a new place. Meanwhile, the looming threats of new mortgage rules and pending housing-finance reform are adding …

Sales of newly built, single-family homes declined 2.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 464,000 units in November from an upwardly revised strong pace of 474,000 units in the previous month, according to data released today by the …

Carbide Pen Turning Tool Set is specifically designed to provide control and ease of use for pen turning and other small turning projects. The carbide cutter heads are pre-sharpened and can be rotated when dull to use a fresh edge. …