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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HIRI Reports a Cooling in Large Renovations and DIY Dominance in Q3 2025
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 …
Read More »Clark+Kensington Unveils Enchantedly Bold Paint Palette
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 …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware Announces First Oregon Location
Westlake Ace Hardware recently announced plans to open its first location in Oregon. The store will be located in Dallas, Oregon, a growing community of around 17,000 residents. “We are excited to introduce the Westlake Ace Hardware experience to our …
Read More »4 Color of the Year Alternatives to Benjamin Moore’s Silhouette
Benjamin Moore chose Silhouette, a charcoal color with espresso undertones, as its 2026 Color of the Year. As customers come to your stores looking for advice on color trends, Paint & Decorating Retailer has compiled four alternatives to Silhouette to …
Read More »Benjamin Moore Reveals 2026 Color of the Year
Benjamin Moore recently released its 2026 Color of the Year, Silhouette AF-655. The charcoal color with espresso undertones is described as mimicking tailored suiting. The company also revealed its 2026 Color Trends Palette, featuring muted neutral shades Raindance, First Crush, …
Read More »Koopman Lumber Announces CEO Transition
Koopman Lumber recently announced a planned CEO transition, with Denise Brookhouse assuming the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Dirk Koopman, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2010. “It has been an honor to …
Read More »4 Winter Preparedness Products for an Emergency Car Kit
Packing an emergency preparedness kit in a vehicle for cold weather is essential to be ready for unexpected weather conditions. Hardware Retailing recommends these four products for customers building a emergency kit as the weather gets colder. Flashlights The Bunkhouse 2-in-1 …
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