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Duck Tape Announces 25th Stuck at Prom Contest

Duck Tape Prom Contest

For a quarter of a century, the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest has inspired and supported teens to transform Duck Tape into stunning prom attire, awarding more than half of a million dollars in college scholarships. Back for …

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The Latest True Value and Do it Best News

True Value President

Follow along with all the True Value and Do it Best news: Do it Best and True Value Leaders Outline the Future at 2025 Spring Market Do it Best and True Value Spring Market Kickoff Rallies Retailers True Value Brings …

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U.S. Residential Construction Sees Positive Growth

february housing

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Urban Development recently released data showing positive residential construction statistics for February 2025. Privately-owned housing starts in February 2025 reached 1,501,000, measuring 11.2% above the revised January estimate of 1,350,000.  Privately-owned …

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Friedman’s Home Improvement CEO Joins Bank Board of Directors

Barry Friedman

Friedman’s Home Improvement president and CEO, Barry Friedman, has joined the Exchange Bank board of directors.  “We are thrilled to welcome Barry Friedman to Exchange Bank’s Board of Directors,” says Troy Sanderson, president and CEO of Exchange Bank. “Barry’s deep-rooted …

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HIRI Study Reveals Generational Differences in Home Improvement

generational home improvement trends

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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