With kitchen remodeling and redesign remaining a popular trend in recent years, adding color to kitchen cabinets is a desired choice for many homeowners. According to Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2025 collection, dark colors that provide striking contrast, bold statement …
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Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has participated in the industry’s pinnacle hardware and home improvement event, the National Hardware Show (NHS). And, once again, NHPA is excited to bring engaging educational and networking programming to the 2025 event, held in …
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Mortgage rates have been climbing since mid-December, with an average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reaching 6.96% in January, before easing after the bond market stabilized following President Donald Trump’s postponement of tariffs until Feb. 1, the National Association of Home Builders …
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The Estwing Hammer Award recognizes retailers in the independent home improvement channel who have been a part of the industry for 50 years or more. John Fix III of Cornell’s Hardware in Eastchester, New York, is a third-generation distinguished winner …
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PPG recently released financial data for the full 2024 year and Q4 of 2024, as well as a hopeful outlook for 2025. Q4 2024 Net sales from continuing operations reached $3.7 billion in 2024 in Q4, compared to $3.9 billion …
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The Sherwin-Williams Company recently released its financial results for the year-end and fourth quarter of 2024, ending on Dec. 31, 2024. The company’s consolidated net sales in 2024 increased to $23.10 billion, a record number. This is primarily due to …
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Ace Retail Holdings recently raised more than $1.4 million funds to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). Over 250 locations across the country participated in this fundraiser. “It is always an honor and privilege to support CMN and the wonderful …
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The Federal Reserve recently announced a pause on rate cuts at the end of a January meeting, holding the federal funds rate between 4.25% to 4.5%, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports. The Fed notes the economy remains …
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