The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Report details data about the behaviors, insights and preferences homeowners in different generations experience. While consumers who are Generation X or younger are more likely to purchase a …
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5 Mattress Products for Customers Seeking Comfort
The fourth quarter of 2024 was the U.S. home and garden industry’s strongest quarter since Q3 2022, according to the Q4 2024 Home and Garden Digest Report from Consumer Edge. Specifically, the mattress and bedding category saw 4% growth in …
Read More »4 Tile Trends for National Tile Day
Coverings, North America’s largest global showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone, recently revealed 10 global tile trends for the year ahead in celebration for National Tile Day on February 23, 2025. The trends range from warm-toned ceramic tiles to …
Read More »Products to Prepare for Severe Weather
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released its Thunderstorm Ready guide to prepare homeowners for the spring storm season. Last year alone, losses from severe storms alone reached $54 billion, making it the second-highest loss year on …
Read More »6 Ladder Safety Products to Keep Customers Safe
The American Ladder Institute recently released findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Report, revealing the types and frequency of ladder-related injuries and citations, as well as preferred ladder safety education. The survey revealed that the most common …
Read More »Products for the Gen X Homeowner
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity report, detailing data about behaviors, insights and preferences homeowners in different generations experience. The report discusses the advancements smart home and energy efficient products have …
Read More »Bold and Neutral Shades for Kitchen Cabinets
With kitchen remodeling and redesign remaining a popular trend in recent years, adding color to kitchen cabinets is a desired choice for many homeowners. According to Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2025 collection, dark colors that provide striking contrast, bold statement …
Read More »5 Home Maintenance Products for Homeowners in 2025
According to The Farnsworth Group’s 2024 Homeowner Activity Tracker, 51% of homeowners completed a home project in Q3 2024. Out of these projects, 82% were focused on home maintenance. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking products in these three categories to cater …
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