The Supreme Court has blocked the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large employers, but is allowing the separate rule applying only to health care workers employed at facilities receiving federal funding.  In November 2021, President Joe Biden released two new rules …

Do it Best has announced its plan to continue its successful virtual market format for the co-op’s spring 2022 event. This market, featuring buying opportunities from the nation’s top vendors, will now be available online from Feb. 11–25. “In our …

Greg Fuller will take over the role of vice president of sales and business development for Do it Best effective immediately. Previously, Fuller served as the company’s national sales manager and will now be responsible for leading the entire sales …

Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design, just released its 2022 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, which gathered data from 2,400 U.S. homeowners who are planning, in the midst of or just finished a kitchen renovation.  The study …

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) surveyed homeowners in the fourth quarter of 2021, asking what home improvement projects they were planning that quarter. The survey strives to better understand consumer project sentiment and the latest trends so home improvement …

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is conducting a national survey of small independent businesses to gather data and insights into how those businesses are performing and the challenges they are facing. The organization will use the data gathered to …

In its latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of job openings decreased to 10.6 million in November 2021, down from 11 million in October 2021. The number of hires …

While some aspects of pool maintenance should be left to a professional, homeowners can take steps to keep their pools safe and healthy. Share this pool maintenance checklist with your customers to educate them on the activities they should be …