By Jim Robisch While I was at the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference, which was excellent by the way, I heard hardware and home improvement dealers discussing a wide range of critical issues. Gen …
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Krylon® has announced its 2026 Fall Color Collection, a palette inspired by younger generations’ renewed interest in nostalgic aesthetics and experiences. “For Fall 2026, nostalgia isn’t about recreating the past—it’s about reimagining it,” says Lisbeth Parada, Krylon color marketing manager. …
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According to the 2026 U.S. Houzz and Home Study from Houzz, Gen Z homeowners now account for 0.5% of renovators and are significantly more likely to renovate following a recent home purchase (63%) compared with Millennials (31%), Gen X (19%) …
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Do it Best Group recently announced CEO Dan Starr will be the featured keynote speaker at the 12th Global DIY-Summit, taking place June 16-18 at RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The Global DIY-Summit is widely recognized as a leading international …
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Home renovation activity remained steady in 2025, with more than half of U.S. homeowners (54%) undertaking renovation projects, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study from Houzz. The study reveals that median renovation spend remained at $20,000 in …
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The median age of the construction labor force is 42, a year older than a typical worker in the national labor force, according to an analysis of the most recent 2023 American Community Survey from the National Association of Home …
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In an effort to better serve millennials, The Home Depot has created the Homeowners Hub. The online destination will provide DIY guides, product recommendations and design inspiration, catering to millennials’ struggles with home improvement projects. According to research done by …
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Grow Your Following: Discover four ways to engage with TikTok and increase your followers at hardwareretailing.com/tiktok-following. With 62% of Gen Z using TikTok—according to a study conducted by Material, a global strategy, insights, design and technology partner—joining the platform and …
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