Do it Best Group announced it has been recognized with the Event of the Year award at the IMPRESS Awards, presented by the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Indiana Chapter. The award was presented on April 23, 2026, at the FORUM …
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Costello’s Ace Hardware Announces Multi-State Expansion
Costello’s Ace Hardware announced the opening of a flagship location in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, and the addition of a new store currently under construction in Abington, Pennsylvania. “We’ve always grown through a mix of acquisitions and new stores,” says Mike …
Read More »Forge & Build Acquires White Creek Lumber & Hardware
Forge & Build, a division of EquipmentShare, recently acquired White Creek Lumber & Hardware, an operation in Cedar Springs, Michigan. “For years, our clients’ focus has been on delivering quality products, dependable service and trusted relationships with contractors and homeowners …
Read More »Prevent Drain Disasters With These Drain Maintenance Products
According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s 2025 Annual Report on U.S. Homeowner Project Activity, of the homeowners who completed a home project in 2025, maintenance projects were completed the most, with 93% of Gen Z homeowners, 80% of Millennials, …
Read More »Essential Products for an Equipped Outdoor Kitchen
According to Houzz, landscape experts recommend eight essential elements for a stunning outdoor kitchen: the right grill, a smoker, a pizza oven, durable countertops, a dazzling backsplash, an outdoor refrigerator, a sink and an edible garden. While it may be …
Read More »February Labor Market Sees Pullback With Widespread Job Declines
February’s labor market data point to a significant pullback in employment, with job losses concentrated across a majority of states and smaller gains elsewhere, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In February, nonfarm payroll employment increased in …
Read More »Home Renovation Activity Stays Strong in 2025 as High-End Projects Gain Momentum
Home renovation activity remained steady in 2025, with more than half of U.S. homeowners (54%) undertaking renovation projects, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study from Houzz. The study reveals that median renovation spend remained at $20,000 in …
Read More »McCoy’s Building Supply Opens New Store in Texas
McCoy’s Building Supply opened a new 15,000-square-foot store in New Caney, Texas, that features a paved, drive-thru lumberyard. The store is managed by Matt Daughrity who joined McCoy’s in 2018. Most recently, he was the manager of the McCoy’s Belton, …
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