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 …

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 …

Sunshine Ace Hardware recently opened a new retail store in Winchester Center, an area in Collier County, Florida. This location is the seventh hardware store in the county. “My grandfather, Don Wynn, started Sunshine Ace Hardware in 1958 with a …

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2025. The index reported a reading of 59, down four points from the previous quarter. While Q2’s reading of 59 …

Retail sales slowed in June due to continued consumer anxiety about the impact of government policies on the economy, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). In the building and garden supplies sector, seasonally …

The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its 2025 list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The list consists of the industry’s largest companies according to 2024 U.S. sales. “This year’s Top 100 Retailers represent a diverse group …

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to bounce back this month after a significant decrease in late spring, but is expected to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect, according to the National Retail …

Michael Almeida’s motivation for helping others is the undercurrent that brought him to serve in the military, and the fuel that drives him in his role in the independent home improvement channel today. Almeida served in the U.S. Marine Corps …