The Home Improvement Research Institute’s American Housing Survey analyzes the frequency, types and average spend of home improvement projects among U.S. homeowners and the relationship between home improvement activities and housing market conditions. See these fast facts from the study: …
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Do it Best Group recently announced the appointment of Morgan Lewis to director of human resources operations and shared services. Lewis brings experience in building effective HR programs and leadership in the manufacturing sector. In her new role, she will …
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ABC Supply Co. Inc. announced it has acquired Exterior Home Products, LLC. in Columbus, Mississippi. This acquisition marks ABC Supply’s fourth location in Mississippi. “We’re thrilled to welcome Exterior Home Products to the ABC Supply family,” says Scott Toumbleston, Southeast …
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Potential homebuyers continue to be deterred by high mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Newly built single-family home sales dropped 0.6% in July, falling to 652,000 annually, …
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The Home Depot Foundation recently announced a $10 million investment in expanding access to skilled trades training and education, including a new $1 million partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BCGA). The partnership is designed to introduce more …
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Walmart released its Q2 fiscal year 2026 financial results, posting new sales of $120.9 billion, a 4.8% increase year over year. Comparable sales for the second quarter were $5.5 billion, a 0.4% increase year over year. Walmart attributes the increase …
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The U.S. Commerce Department announced it is raising steel and aluminum tariffs on over 400 products, including appliances, heavy equipment, marine engines, furniture and more. The department says more categories are being added to the list of steel and aluminum …
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Existing home sales increased 2% in July as mortgage rates retreated and home price growth slowed, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Existing Home Sales Report. Month-over-month sales increased in the Northeast, South and West, while they decreased in …
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