Wood floors continue to be a popular option for homeowners thanks to their durability, ease of cleaning and hypoallergenic properties. Wood and wood-like floors come in a variety of options, including traditional hardwoods, laminate and luxury vinyl tile, and the …
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Attention-Getting Tiles for 2022
Based on The International Surface Event 2022, Houzz shared tile trends for 2022. Here, we share the three trends that will resonate most with your customers as they update their homes this year. Nature. Like other elements of design popular …
Read More »5 Eco-Friendly Flooring Options
More than a passing trend, eco-friendly options are in high demand for all parts of the home, including flooring. Fortunately, more flooring manufacturers than ever offer green options you can stock to give your customers sustainable options for their homes …
Read More »What’s Hot in Cabinet Hardware
Even though we touch them every day, most of us don’t pay much attention to the hardware on our cabinets and drawers. However, cabinet hardware can make a big impression in a room, adding color, interest and functionality to kitchens, …
Read More »Cost of Construction Materials Continues to Jump
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which found that the price of goods used in residential construction, minus energy, jumped 1.4 percent in March. The increase comes after the cost of construction …
Read More »Living Large in a Tiny Home
The concept of tiny living has been increasing in popularity for the last few years, and it is a trend that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down soon. While it only makes up around one percent of home sales …
Read More »Homeowners Can Expect Delays With These 3 Home Improvement Projects
Spending on home improvement projects and repairs is expected to be up 9 percent in 2022 compared to spending in 2021, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. While that’s good news for contractors and home …
Read More »4 Creative Ways to Merchandise Decking Products
Because of the size and vast number of options available, merchandising decking products can take up a large amount of salesfloor space. Check out these creative ideas to merchandise the space you have available and let customers know what you …
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