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 Appoints Director of HR Operations
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 …
Read More »ABC Supply Expands in Mississippi
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 …
Read More »July Sees Decline in New Home Sales
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, …
Read More »Home Depot Foundation Invests in Skilled Trades Training, Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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 …
Read More »Do it Best Teams Up With Toolbx to Power Pro Platform
As it works to provide independent LBM dealers with innovative digital tools to support pro contractor customers, Do it Best is now offering exclusive pricing for Toolbx—a B2B solution designed to help contractors approve quotes, place orders and pay their …
Read More »Existing Home Sales Rise in July
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 …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware Expands in Kansas
Westlake Ace Hardware announced an agreement to acquire Olson’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned hardware retailer with two locations in Kansas. The acquisition will be completed in November 2025. “Throughout our history, providing outstanding customer service has always been at the …
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