Mead Lumber Company recently celebrated the grand reopening its Sterling, Colorado, on Friday, August 7, marking the completion of an eight-month remodel and the store’s conversion to an Ace Hardware retail store. Location manager Liz Hines tripled the number of …
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Homeowners Spend More Despite Fewer Projects, HIRI Says
Data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows a notable shift in the current housing market: while fewer Americans are taking on home improvement projects, those who do are spending significantly more. According to HIRI’s recent Q1 2026 Homeowner …
Read More »Garrett Ace Hardware Unveils Major Remodel, Enhancing In-Store Experience
A ribbon-cutting ceremony ushered in customers to Garrett Ace Hardware’s newly remodeled store location in Windsor, California, celebrating the newly updated store layout and retail environment. The store, joined by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, City Council and the mayor …
Read More »Reigning Remodels: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels Lead as Homeowners Prioritize Essential Upgrades
While market conditions remain reasonably strong for most remodelers, the industry is continuing to experience rising costs and some customer hesitation due to policy and economic uncertainty. Currently, remodeling demand is being supported primarily by an aging housing stock, strong …
Read More »Even in Economic Uncertainty, Renovation Demand Remains Resilient
Houzz released findings from its 2026 U.S. Houzz Renovation Plans Report, revealing that renovation demand remains resilient despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Around 91% of homeowners say they will move forward with a planned renovation in 2026. Of those who plan …
Read More »Mead Lumber Celebrates Grand Reopening of Renovated Nebraska Location
Mead Lumber announced it has completed a major remodel of its location in Beatrice, Nebraska. The renovation is part of the company’s ongoing initiative to modernize two to three locations each year. The company will celebrate with a three-day grand …
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. …
Read More »Stine Home + Yard Expands Inventory at Pineville Location
One of 13 locations for Stine Home + Yard, the Pineville store has expanded to serve DIY and home improvement customers. The Pineville Stine Home + Yard has operated mainly as a lumberyard since 2021, following the company’s purchase of …
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