Ace Hardware announced Vantage Point (38B-4) as Clark+Kensington’s 2027 Color of the Year, available at participating Ace Hardware stores and online at The Paint Studio. A sophisticated take on blue, Vantage Point adds depth and dimension to the 2027 Clark+Kensington …

By Jim Robisch While I was at the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference, which was excellent by the way, I heard hardware and home improvement dealers discussing a wide range of critical issues. Gen …

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced it is working with Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) on legislation aimed at lowering housing costs by establishing a tariff exemption process for building materials. The Housing Tariff Exclusion Act (H.R. 10416) would …

Single-family housing starts rebounded in August, but production remains down 4.7% year-to-date as builders contend with rising construction costs, lot and labor shortages and economic uncertainty, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing …

Women accounted for 11.3% of the construction workforce in 2025, a 20-year high, according to data from the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey (CPS). The number of women employed in the industry rose to around 1.37 million, an increase of …

Nation’s Best has announced the retirement of regional vice president Greg Smith, marking the conclusion of a 50-year career in the building materials and home improvement industry. Smith currently serves as regional vice president of Nation’s Best’s South Central region, …

RONA inc. recently announced the appointment of Alain Ménard as president and chief executive officer, succeeding J.P. Towner, who will serve on RONA’s board of directors. These changes will take effect on Oct. 1, 2026. J.P. and Alain will continue …

An unwavering commitment to service has been Hamm Hardware and Building Supplies’ heartbeat for over 100 years: service to God, service to community and service to customers. Owners Ladison and Glenn Hamm represent third and fourth generation ownership of the …