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By the Home Improvement Research Institute It’s time to focus on how smart home, HVAC and electrical systems work together in the retail space. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Project Decision Study reveals that under the broad project umbrella …

In 2024, 39% of homeowners said they had to make a repair to their heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, according to the USA Today Homefront 2024 Home Maintenance Survey, and 33% of homeowners regretted not knowing how to …

Houzz Inc., a platform for homebuilding, remodeling and design, released the 2024 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. The survey of more than 1,200 respondents found that homeowners are increasingly prioritizing their personal needs during primary bathroom renovations. The percentage of …

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 …

In 2023, over 15 million Americans went camping for the first time, according to the 2023 Camping Report from The Dyrt, a campsite booking app. Hardware stores provide a unique crossover between customers coming in for nuts and bolts and …

As professional contractors, keeping a job site clean is one of the easiest ways to present themselves as quality workers and earn repeat business. Help your professional customers uphold their reputations by stocking these must-have cleaning products they can use …

While independent home improvement retailers may not be top of mind for consumers seeking home security products, your store can still become a trusted destination for these purchases by offering thoughtfully selected options that fit your business model. To help …