The U.S. has already seen a swath of severe weather across the country this summer, from tornados to floods to wildfires. Keep your customers storm-ready with these four products. The Midland Portable Weather Radio is the perfect radio to use …
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Essential Smart Home Products for a Modern Home
Smart home technology is becoming a standard part of many home renovations and new home builds. The smart home market is projected to grow from $180.12 billion in 2026 to $848.47 billion by 2034, according to research from Fortune Business …
Read More »Products for the Gen Z Homeowner
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%) …
Read More »Prevent Drain Disasters With These Drain Maintenance Products
According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s 2025 Annual Report on U.S. Homeowner Project Activity, of the homeowners who completed a home project in 2025, maintenance projects were completed the most, with 93% of Gen Z homeowners, 80% of Millennials, …
Read More »Small Kitchen Appliances to Complete Your Cooking Section
While it may not be a core category for most home improvement operations, housewares can address customers’ daily needs and comforts and fill a hole in the local market. A cooking small appliance section in particular is an excellent category …
Read More »Best Barbecue Sauces and Rubs for Grilling Season
Adding barbecue rubs and sauces to your grilling section helps to round out the category and encourages impulse purchases from customers who are already shopping for outdoor cooking equipment. As the summer months approach and customers move outdoors for grilling …
Read More »Essential Personal Protective Equipment to Protect Workers on the Job
According to a 2020 study published in the National Library of Medicine, 60% of workers use personal protective equipment (PPE) during work. Reasons for not wearing PPE include discomfort, lack of knowledge on how to use it and poor fit. …
Read More »Dive Into Summer With 4 Essential Pool Products
At the end of 2025, pool construction permits were at the lowest levels since 2020, according to the Pool Construction Permit Index from the NAHB. As of December 2025, pool construction permits were 34.3% lower than the January 2020 reading, …
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