Consumer confidence fell to the lowest level in five months as consumers remained concerned about increasing inflation and a weak labor market.  The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers feel about their …

With more homeowners adopting energy efficient and cost-saving strategies for their homes, carrying a variety of smart home products is more important than ever. According to research from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) on homeowner trends in energy efficiency, …

When it comes to what impacted home improvement spending in the last year, the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) American Housing Survey 2025 found that factors like the age of a home and its current value drive spend. Homeowners of …

Home Depot recently announced HD Pass, a new digital wallet feature available in the company’s app, allowing users to scan QR codes at checkout to link purchases to their rewards account, apply personalized offers, track spending and rewards and pay …

New tariffs on lumber and timber have been announced in a recent proclamation from President Donald Trump.  A 10% tariff on foreign softwood lumber and timber and a 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets, vanities and upholstered wooden furniture will be …

Bricoday 2025, the leading international trade fair in the DIY home, technical and garden sectors brought in record breaking numbers from September 24 to 25 in Milan, Italy. The number of exhibitors at this year’s event increased 20% from 2024, …

Cameron Ashley Building Products announced the opening of its new distribution center in Omaha, Nebraska. “Omaha and the surrounding region are seeing steady growth in both residential and commercial construction,” says Warren Michaelson, regional vice president. “With this new location, …

Costello’s Ace Hardware recently announced its new retail partnership with Freedom Forever, one of the U.S.’s largest residential solar installers. Freedom Forever solar professionals will be available in select Costello’s Ace Hardware stores across Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, …