Austin Diehl is the director of retail operations for Randy’s Hardware, which has four locations in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. What is your proudest moment as part of the independent channel? My proudest moment for me personally was when …

When the Bowman family took over Prickly Pear Farm & Home in the small town of Kinsley, Kansas, in 2022, Ellie Bowman, the current owner and manager, and her family knew changes had to be made after seeing how the …

Color Changing Wall Repair (SPONSORED) 3M High Strength Hole Repair Color Changing Spackling Compound provides quick, easy and professional looking results for dents, dings and other small repairs up to 3 inches in diameter. Its lightweight, high strength formula goes …

The U.S. economy grew at 2.8% in Q3 2024, according to the estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth follows a 3.0% increase in Q2 of 2024. This quarter’s growth matched the National Association of Home Builders …

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 …

GLIDDEN Paint by PPG announced Brick Red as its spray paint color of the year. Described as a rich and inviting red, this color compliments PPG’s color of the year, Purple Basil. Brick Red, which is available in both interior …

STIHL is celebrating its 50th anniversary of U.S. manufacturing operations. Since establishing its U.S. operations in Virginia Beach in 1974, the company has grown from assembling a single chainsaw model in a 20,000-square-foot facility into a major manufacturer of both …

Battery-powered lawn mowers are gaining popularity as many consumers are looking to make the switch to a more eco-friendly and low-maintenance alternative to outdoor power tools. One aspect of battery-powered tools that many consumers haven’t heard about yet is robotic …