Stylish and practical mudrooms are trending for homeowners looking to come home to an inviting entryway with smart storage solutions. According to Houzz, efficient storage for coats, boots and other gear, as well as eye-catching decor piece, are the main …

The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Recent Home Buyer tracking study details home purchasing and sales patterns over time and how those impact the home improvement industry. The study reveals some significant shifts the home buying sector saw in 2024. …

Plumbing manufacturer Oatey Co. announced Jim Reginelli has joined the organization as senior vice president of quality and engineering. Reginelli joins the company from Kichler Lighting, where he served as vice president of product development, among other roles. Reginelli has …

Stine Home & Yard celebrated the grand re-opening of its newly remodeled location in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in April. The company hosted a weekendlong event to showcase the store’s renovations and expanded departments. “We are excited to announce the expansion of …

An annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics reveals consumers plan to spend $23.6 billion on Easter this year, surpassing the $22.4 billion spent in 2024. Around 79% of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate …

Old Lyme Hardware in Old Lyme, Connecticut, is preparing to host their annual Easter egg hunt, a favorite community event. The store began the holiday tradition in 2022, only a few months after owner Jessica Talerico bought the store.  “The …

According to data from the Home Improvement Research Institute, homebuyers in 2024 focused on renovating and upgrading the kitchens, bathrooms and floors of the homes they recently moved into. Hardware Retailing recommends these five products to cater to the growing …

An Illinois hardware store is opting to deliver orders to customers on three wheels instead of four. Every summer, Oye’s Hardware in Arthur, Illinois, brings out its signature yellow bicycle to deliver orders to local customers.  “We wanted to offer …