For many homeowners, getting their first toolkit is a right of passage. Having tools like hammers, drills and basic painting supplies is essential to making sure homeowners can fix basic problems around their homes. Stocking the right items is an …
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Planting the Seed: 3 Tips to Excel in the Lawn and Garden Department
After spending extended time at home in the last few years, consumers are entranced with their lawns and gardens now more than ever. According to a 2023 study from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), homeowners believe taking care of …
Read More »4 Highlights From Deckorators 2024 Outdoor Living Report
Deckorators recently released its annual 2024 Outdoor Living Report featuring insights and trends compiled from industry experts and members of the Deckorators Certified Pro Program. The report identifies the latest shifts and trends in the outdoor living design space. Throughout …
Read More »Essential Items For a First-Time Grilling Setup
With warmer weather on the horizon, backyard patios will soon be filled with grilling enthusiasts wafting the sweet, smoky smell of charcoal and barbecue into the air. For some, buying a grill for the first time and determining everything they …
Read More »Hillman Acquires Koch Industries, Enters Rope and Chain Category
Hillman Solutions Corp. announced that it has acquired Koch Industries Inc., a provider and merchandiser of rope and twine, chain and wire rope and related hardware products. This acquisition marks the entrance into rope and chain, a new product category …
Read More »Take it Outside: Essential Porch Decor Items to Stock
For many homeowners, their porch is a way to show their personality outside, give their neighbors a glimpse into their house and provide outside living space. According to data compiled by the International Casual Furnishing Association (IFCA) in 2021, more …
Read More »Stay Light on Your Feet: Pivoting to Build a Better LBM Category
At Lee’s Home Center in Millstadt, Illinois, building materials category evaluator Brayden Vogel identified a problem and is doing his part to fix it. Since starting at Lee’s Home Center in 2019, Vogel has seen a shift in the needs …
Read More »Raw Milk Brings in Customers From Far and Wide
Opening a new store right before the COVID-19 pandemic struck was a challenge for True Value of Rock Hill and owners Jay Simpson and Alex Dorsey. To overcome the obstacles of supply chain woes, Simpson and Dorsey turned to locally …
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