Bliffert Lumber announced its merger with Jauquet Lumber Co. Inc., a Wisconsin-based lumber company. “We believe joining the Bliffert family allows us to continue our tradition of outstanding service while positioning us to grow for generations to come,” says Jim …
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Hardware Sales Celebrates 29th Annual Tool Fair, Prepares for 30th Anniversary Bash
Hardware Sales, a family-owned hardware store in Bellingham, Washington, recently hosted its 29th annual Tool Fair, a two-day event welcoming thousands of attendees and featuring an impressive roundup of tool vendors. Each year, the Hardware Sales parking lot transforms into …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Continues in June
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, according to recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, up slightly from May’s numbers. The unemployment rate was 4.1%, down slightly from 4.2% in May and remaining in the narrow …
Read More »Craftsman, Ace Hardware, JGR Launch Racing for a Miracle Program
Craftsman announced its partnership with the Ace Hardware Foundation and NASCAR driver Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing for the 19th Annual Racing for a Miracle program, supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). This year, Craftsman is donating $100,000 …
Read More »5 Products to Maximize Space in Small Bathrooms
Many homeowners with smaller homes are interested in maximizing the space they have in practical ways. According to Houzz, the most common bathroom size in the U.S. is around 40 square feet, but thoughtful design and construction choices can make …
Read More »Retail and Hospitality ISAC Releases 2025 CISO Benchmark Report
The Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) released the 2025 CISO Benchmark Report, providing data-driven insights on how security leaders in different industry sectors are addressing today’s security challenges, including security maturity, resource priorities, workforce trends and governance. …
Read More »Do it Best Foundation Awards Grants to Support Children and Families
The Do it Best Foundation recently announced the distribution of over $93,000 in grants to organizations dedicated to children and families in the communities where Do it Best team members live and work. “In our brief history, the Do it …
Read More »Stepping Up to Serve: Joe Rawson’s Journey From Military Service to the Home Improvement Channel
A dream since childhood, Joe Rawson always knew he wanted to be in the military. Rawson served in the U.S. Air Force starting in 1998. He served on active duty until 2004, and then full time in the Pennsylvania Air …
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