The median price for a new single-family home sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $416,900, $14,600 above the existing home sale price of $402,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors (NAR) data. Traditionally, new …
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Werner Partners With OSHA for Safety Initiative
Werner Co, a ladder, climbing and fall protection product manufacturer, is supporting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its National Safety Stand-Down initiative by hosting safety training events across the country throughout May. “Every year, Safety Stand-Down events …
Read More »HIRI Fast Facts: 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 …
Read More »OSHA Urges Workplace Safety Talks
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) …
Read More »Mead Lumber Announces Leadership Promotion
Mead Lumber has appointed Stephen West as the Region 3 manager. West will oversee operations across Mead Lumber locations in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota, succeeding the retiring manager, Jim Sturm. West brings more than three decades of leadership …
Read More »Lowe’s Announces EA Sports Partnership
Lowe’s is teaming up with EA SPORTS to be featured in multiple gaming titles, including Madden NFL, College Football and EA SPORTS FC. The Lowe’s logo will appear in each game and branding will be used across different gameplay experiences. In EA …
Read More »Lawn and Garden Category Sees Growth With Lawn Mower Segment
Lawn and garden product sales in the U.S. have grown 7% in the last 12 months, despite concerns about inflation and tariffs, according to YipitData, a strategic partner of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). HIRI attributes the growth to …
Read More »Modest Growth in Home Improvement Spending Expected Through 2026
Annual spending for home improvements and maintenance is expected to grow modestly through 2026, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University. …
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