According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s 2025 Annual Report on U.S. Homeowner Project Activity, of the homeowners who completed a home project in 2025, maintenance projects were completed the most, with 93% of Gen Z homeowners, 80% of Millennials, …
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Essential Products for an Equipped Outdoor Kitchen
According to Houzz, landscape experts recommend eight essential elements for a stunning outdoor kitchen: the right grill, a smoker, a pizza oven, durable countertops, a dazzling backsplash, an outdoor refrigerator, a sink and an edible garden. While it may be …
Read More »Hot Products – April 29, 2026
Surface Cleaner, 16 in Outflow Surface x ¼ inch Plug (SPONSORED) The Surface Cleaner, 16-inch Outflow Surface x ¼-inch Plug from Forney Industries is a 16-inch pressure washer attachment with dual rotating stainless-steel nozzles for cleaning flat surfaces, including concrete, …
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Painter’s Tape (SPONSORED) ScotchBlue™ PROSharp™ Painter’s Tape provides the sharpest paint lines yet, thanks to new Edge-Lock™+ technology. Designed to handle both indoor and outdoor projects, it provides two times better hold than the original Edge-Lock™ technology, sealing out paint …
Read More »Small Kitchen Appliances to Complete Your Cooking Section
While it may not be a core category for most home improvement operations, housewares can address customers’ daily needs and comforts and fill a hole in the local market. A cooking small appliance section in particular is an excellent category …
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 »From Lawn Care to Lifestyle Capital: Where Growth Is Taking Root
As lawn and garden season accelerates, mid-to-large yard investments are proving to be more strategic and segmented than many may assume. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) 2025 Project Decision Study, yard, garden and outdoor projects reflect a …
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Spray Adhesives (SPONSORED) Versatile, strong, durable—the 3M™ Super 77™ Multi-Surface Super Strength, 3M™ Max Strength Contact Adhesive Spray 90 and 3M™ Corner Bead Spray Adhesive Spray 61 for drywall provide strong, permanent bonds on a variety of surfaces. Containing fewer …
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