The use of sample squares and paint swatches might be becoming old school in home remodeling because of a device called a HoloLens. Lowe’s and Microsoft are partnering to reinvent the way customers visualize home improvement with augmented reality glasses. HoloLens …
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To view a PDF of this story, click here and to see additional photos from The New American Home, click here. New House On the Block All photos Courtesy of Jeffery A. Davis Photography Every year, home design preferences shift, technology evolves and homeowners’ …
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Contractors are continuing to integrate greener and more sustainable building materials and products into their building projects, striving to meet consumers’ demand for highly efficient, healthy homes. The data provided below comes from Green and Healthier Homes, a report by …
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Spring is here, and that means warmer weather has arrived and you are preparing events and promotions around two important holidays: Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. As you head into your busy season, take this opportunity to share your store’s …
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The first Home Improvement eRetailer Summit will launch in October to connect home improvement manufacturers, distributors and online retailers who are interested in increasing online sales through collaboration and partnerships. The conference is slated for Oct. 26-28, 2016, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and …
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Lumber Liquidators has committed to paying $2.5 million and pioneering a product-testing program to resolve a California probe into whether flooring the discounter sold contained more formaldehyde than the state’s health and safety standards allow. The retailer came to the agreement with the California …
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This summer, industry vendors will have the opportunity to introduce their products to Ace Hardware during the co-op’s Open Buying Day event. Ace will host the event June 21 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak …
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Ace Hardware is linked to Lowe’s pending purchase of Canadian home improvement company RONA, and the U.S. co-op plans to partner with Lowe’s as the big box expands in Canada. When Lowe’s closes a $2.3 billion deal to buy RONA this …
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