Home Hardware Stores announced a partnership with Volvo Trucks North America, introducing two Volvo VNR Electric Trucks to its fleet. The trucks are the first zero-tailpipe emission vehicles to join the Home brand. “We are thrilled to partner with Home Hardware …

Dust Channeling Sanding Sponge (SPONSORED) The 3M Pro Grade Precision Dust Channeling Sponge is designed with diamond-patterned channels that direct dust away from the surface to prevent clogging and make for lasting use. The angled sponge helps sand hard-to-reach areas …

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday, in the hopes it will ease inflation, lowering interest rates to the 4.75% to 5% range. Lawmakers on the committee have gained confidence that inflation is moving …

As mortgage rates are on the decline, builder sentiment rose this month even as builders continue to grapple with rising costs, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In the newly-built single-family homes category, builder confidence is 41, …

Stocking the right hand tool accessories can be a game changer for independent retailers looking to gain an edge over their big-box competition. From bit holders to waist belts, your hand tool accessory section should be one where customers can …

According to the 2023 Home Security Market report from SafeHome.org, a home security product research company, 45 million households have video doorbell components. For some homeowners, however, video doorbells are out of the budget, but they still want to protect …

Multiple companies that have significant stakes in the independent home improvement industry made the Time magazine World’s Best Companies of 2024 list, being named alongside some of the largest, most influential companies across the globe. The list is a comprehensive …

Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales data shows that consumers continued to spend on household priorities …