Houzz Inc. recently released its 2025 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry Report, detailing an outlook for 2025 performance in the residential construction and design businesses industries and a review of 2024 performance. The study reports more than 3 out …
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Early Bird Registration for EISENWARENMESSE 2026 Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2026 EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair in Cologne, Germany. The leading international trade fair for the industry will take place March 3-6, 2026, at the Cologne fair grounds. At EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair, over 3,000 …
Read More »Vybond Launches After Nautic Partners Acquisition
Nautic Partners, LLC recently completed the acquisition of Berry Global Group Inc.’s speciality tapes business, launching the newly branded company, Vybond. “Vybond represents a powerful combination of technical expertise, customer-centric service and market leadership,” says Sean Wieland, managing director at …
Read More »US LBM Acquires Walker Lumber & Supply
US LBM recently announced the acquisition of Walker Lumber & Supply in Nashville, Tennessee. “We’re thrilled to be joining US LBM,” say Ray Hayles and Scott McMillan, who will both continue to run Walker Lumber & Supply’s day-to-day operations following the …
Read More »Bold and Neutral Shades for Kitchen Cabinets
With kitchen remodeling and redesign remaining a popular trend in recent years, adding color to kitchen cabinets is a desired choice for many homeowners. According to Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2025 collection, dark colors that provide striking contrast, bold statement …
Read More »NHPA Brings Exciting Programs to NHS 2025
Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has participated in the industry’s pinnacle hardware and home improvement event, the National Hardware Show (NHS). And, once again, NHPA is excited to bring engaging educational and networking programming to the 2025 event, held in …
Read More »Mortgage Rates Increase in January
Mortgage rates have been climbing since mid-December, with an average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reaching 6.96% in January, before easing after the bond market stabilized following President Donald Trump’s postponement of tariffs until Feb. 1, the National Association of Home Builders …
Read More »Third-Generation Hardware Retailer Honored With Golden Hammer Award
The Estwing Hammer Award recognizes retailers in the independent home improvement channel who have been a part of the industry for 50 years or more. John Fix III of Cornell’s Hardware in Eastchester, New York, is a third-generation distinguished winner …
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