The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Recent Home Buyer tracking study details home purchasing and sales patterns over time and how those impact the home improvement industry. The study reveals some significant shifts the home buying sector saw in 2024. …
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According to data from the Home Improvement Research Institute, homebuyers in 2024 focused on renovating and upgrading the kitchens, bathrooms and floors of the homes they recently moved into. Hardware Retailing recommends these five products to cater to the growing …
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Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute As 2025 unfolds, independent retailers in the lawn, garden and outdoor living sectors are facing a cautious, yet resilient, market. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Q4 2024 Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker …
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Home maintenance and services are a crucial aspect of homeownership, impacting both the financial and functional well-being of a household. In its 2024 Home Services Study, the Home Improvement Retail Institute discovered that 35% of homeowners hired professionals to complete …
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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 …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released its 2024 Home Improvement Retail Selector Study in late 2024. The study looked at the customers’ motivations to shop at brick-and-mortar locations for their home improvement needs. For 49% of respondents, offering a variety of …
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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. Among the data provided in the study, HIRI reports Millennials are more …
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By the Home Improvement Research Institute It’s time to focus on how smart home, HVAC and electrical systems work together in the retail space. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Project Decision Study reveals that under the broad project umbrella …
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