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Out of sight and out of mind for many people, a water softener is one of those necessities that you don’t realize you need until you take that first shower in hard water or start to see the yellow hard …

When tackling a paint job, using a paintbrush to cut along the edges of trim, doors, ceilings and baseboards can be daunting. Edgers create clean lines without the need to learn a new technique and can produce high-quality results with …

Hardware Retailing was in the crowd at the HIRI Summit in Chicago on September 20-21. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from over 12 speakers on diverse topics relevant to the home improvement industry. Review the 10 key …

Showerheads can make or break a bathing experience, and many customers have their own opinions on what makes a good showerhead. Stock a variety of showerheads in your operation to cater to every customer’s needs, no matter their preferences.   Eco-friendly: …

Last year, a OnePoll survey found that almost 90% of American households have a junk drawer. Junk drawers allow us to keep items out of sight and out of mind but make it hard to find what we need quickly. Fortunately, …

Going beyond walls, wallpaper can be an easy way to add interest, color or pattern to other items around the home. Here, we share a list of items that would look great wallpapered. Share these ideas with your customers to …

While graffiti is sometimes commissioned as private or public art, many times graffiti pops up in unauthorized areas and is considered a nuisance. Stock graffiti abatement products and educate your customers about the best ways to use them to help …

According to a recent report from Gen Z Planet, a research and advisory firm, Gen Z’s disposable income has reached a total of $360 billion in the U.S. and will only increase as more members of the generation enter the …