The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) continuously provides home improvement consumer data to its members to aid them in making better business decisions. As part of its efforts, HIRI recently surveyed consumers on their shopping habits and found that 59.2 …

Forbes shared 10 landscaping trends to try this year, and we have chosen three to help your customers update their outdoor spaces. Consider stocking these products to show customers you’re in tune with the latest trends and have the items …

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder accidents cause around 160,000 injuries and 300 deaths each year. If you sell ladders in your operation, share these ladder safety tips and product knowledge with your customers to position yourself as …

January is the perfect time for a fresh start and the perfect opportunity to get your home and life organized. Our newest department, Project Point, shared the steps for creating a mason jar organizer and here, we share additional DIY …

Creating outdoor living spaces became a priority for many homeowners in the last two years. As a result, the construction industry saw a boost in requests for decks, porches and patios. The higher demand for decks combined with soaring lumber …

This DIY mason jar organizer project fulfills both function and form, giving homeowners a beautiful storage option that works in any room in the house or garage. The organizer is made from materials most home improvement stores carry, making it …

Despite supply chain challenges and labor shortages, retailers are coming off another unusual, but strong, holiday shopping season. Analysts predict 2022 will be another solid year for retailers, even with an expected decline in growth. For more insights into 2022, …

When customers of Alger Hardware and Rental are craving a frozen treat, they can stop in at Heights Cream, which opened inside the store in August 2020 and serves hard and soft serve ice cream. The shop occupies just 200 …