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 …

True Joy has been named AkzoNobel’s 2025 Color of the Year. True Joy is a sunny yellow shade supported by three complementary color palettes. “In this rapidly changing world, it’s easy to feel uncertain about our next steps,” says Heleen …

LL Flooring Holdings announced, as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 process, the company has signed an agreement with F9 Investments for a going-concern sale of business. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, F9 Investments will acquire all 219 …

Ohio-based paint manufacturer Dutch Boy Paints announced Mapped Blue as its 2025 Color of the Year. Mapped Blue is a medium-tone with slight yellow undertones and complements a wide range of colors and design aesthetics. Mapped Blue is available in …