The Home Depot hosted its 2022 Innovation Awards in November, recognizing innovative products with the features and benefits consumers need and want. “We’re thrilled with the level of home improvement innovation we continue to bring to our DIY and Pro …
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Top Tools to Lay Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring has become easier for the DIYer to lay, including many peel-and-stick options and click-lock options. Even with the increased ease of use, DIYers still need certain tools to lay their floors. By stocking these tools, you become the …
Read More »Homeowners Plan to Continue Renovation Projects Into 2023
According to a new study from Houzz, most homeowners are moving forward with home improvement and renovation projects in 2023 despite continuing economic stress and uncertainty. The survey of nearly 4,000 homeowners, conducted in October 2022, found that only 1% …
Read More »PaintCare Washington Recycles 1 Million Gallons of Paint
In less than 18 months, PaintCare has recycled 1 million gallons of paint in Washington state. PaintCare is a nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers that operates paint stewardship programs in several states to provide an outlet for consumers and …
Read More »NRF Predicts Healthy Growth for Holiday Retail Sales
In light of inflation woes and continued supply chain issues, the National Retail Federation predicts holiday retail sales during November and December will grow 6% to 8% from 2021. That amount of growth would put sales between $942.6 billion and …
Read More »5 Underrated Customer Service Must-Dos
On the very first day of training camp in July 1961, Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi started practice by holding up a football and telling his players, “Gentlemen, this is a football!” He wasn’t insulting their intelligence as …
Read More »Coverings 2023 Event Registration and Award Submissions Now Open
Coverings, North America’s premier ceramic tile and natural stone event, has opened event registration and shared information about special-rate hotel reservations and award program submissions. The event will take place April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in …
Read More »New and Existing Housing Sales Drop in September
With rising mortgage rates approaching 7% and high construction costs, new home sales dropped by double digits in September. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 10.9% in September, according to …
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