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HIRI Study Finds Renters Embrace DIY and Digital Channels

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The Home Improvement Research Institute’s Renter’s Home Improvement Activity Study examines how and why renters are taking on more home improvement projects, providing a detailed look at renters’ behaviors, motivations and future intentions. The study found that renters prioritize affordable, …

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HIRI Fast Facts: Professional Technology Trends

Professional Technology Trends

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Contractor Technology Adoption in Home Improvement Report explores how cutting-edge technology is reshap­ing the home improve­ment indus­try. This study sheds light on the cur­rent state of tech­nol­o­gy adop­tion among home improve­ment pro­fes­sion­als. AI Adoption According to …

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Top 4 Factors Influencing Homeowner Choice of Professionals

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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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HIRI Study Reveals Generational Differences in Home Improvement

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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Study reveals insightful information about how homeowners of different generations approach home improvement and the preferences, influences and behaviors among homeowners in different generational groups. Here are the main …

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Paint and Sundries Score High for Cross-Purchases

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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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How Smart Home Spending Links Key Departments

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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HIRI Summit Offers Glimpse Into Future of Home Improvement

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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Home Improvement Insights Summit brings together manufacturers, retailers, partners and all those whose success is tied to the home improvement industry. Over the course of two days, representatives from the leading brands, partners and …

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