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Winter is coming, so it’s important to help your customers start weatherizing their homes so they can keep the cold out and save money on their heating bills. One part of this process involves using caulk to create better seals …

In spite of other economic uncertainties, the housing market has stayed competitive. In this hot market, learning what types of houses are being purchased, who is buying them and their motivation for purchasing allows retailers to target new customers and …

Technology touches every area of our lives and has even made its way into the paint world. If your customers are looking for the latest and greatest in paint, stock these high-tech products.  Colorfast Technology For long-lasting color, Benjamin Moore …

As the holiday season approaches, the cookware is brought out and the baking commences to provide comfort to the home. To capture the holiday baking audience, stock a wide variety of bakeware in your operation. Bakeware provides an opportunity for …

Ransomeware is a type of malware that can either encrypt all your data so you can’t access it or lock you out of your computer or entire network. According to IBM Security’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2022 Full Report, 21% …

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 …