In July, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 33, up one point from June, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Builder confidence for future sales expectations increased …
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Annual spending for home remodeling is expected to soften in 2026, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. “Weakness in the current …
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The 17th edition of Bricoday, the leading B2B event for the DIY, technical, home improvement and decoration industries, is expected to be a record-setting event. 460 companies are participating in Bricoday so far, with 150 new entries. The show will …
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Back-to-school shoppers have already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year this month, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Two-thirds (67%) of shoppers began their shopping in early …
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Inflation increased in June as President Trump’s tariffs continue to impact the U.S. economy. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% from June of last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fastest pace since February. Prices rose …
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Silicon Valley-based technology company, Zircon, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1975, Zircon introduced the world’s first electronic stud finder in 1980. Today, Zircon maintains a strong focus on research and development with over 80 global patents …
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The warmer summer months are here, and significant heat waves have hit multiple parts of the country this season. For home improvement professionals and DIYers alike, heat protection is essential while working on any outdoor project or while simply enjoying …
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Despite the current economic and housing climate in the U.S., a new survey released by STANLEY® indicates that many homeowners still plan to hire residential contractors for home upgrades in 2025. The survey also revealed that 93% of homeowners are …
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