While the meat of a plumbing category centers on what goes in walls and under cabinets, the stars of the category are the pieces people see and use every day. Here’s a look at what is trending in plumbing products …
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Must-Have Merchandise for a Chic She Shed
The feminine answer to the ubiquitous man cave, she sheds have become more popular in the last few years. While she sheds are as varied as the people who own them, there are a few key items every she shed …
Read More »Home Depot and Lowes Set Sights on Pros
A new report from CNBC highlights how big-box home improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s are increasingly focusing on capturing sales from pro customers. During the pandemic, both companies saw sales rise sharply as more customers invested in home improvement …
Read More »Pending Home Sales Rise 8% in May
New data from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) shows pending home sales jumped 8 percent in May, up more than 13 percent from the same period in 2020. The association monitors home sales trends in four U.S. regions, all …
Read More »Home Staging Products to Sell Homes Faster and For More Money
Whether it’s a sellers’ or buyers’ market, real estate agents know that staging sells homes. In its 2021 Profile of Home Staging, the National Association of Realtors found that 82 percent of buyers’ agents agree that staging a home makes …
Read More »Fun Backyard Games for the Whole Family
Warm weather means more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and the company of friends and family. Help your customers create fun and family-friendly outdoor spaces with backyard games and activities. Great for kids of all ages, the GoSports Giant 4 …
Read More »Home Builders Report Sharp Uptick in Product Prices
Even as home builders report shortages of building materials and products, new research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) suggests pros are also seeing sharp increases in product prices. In the latest version of the NAHB and Wells …
Read More »Tracking the Latest Home Renovation Trends
New data from home renovation and design platform Houzz is revealing what homeowners want from their residential renovations. Featuring insight from more than 75,000 Houzz users, including nearly 37,000 U.S. homeowners, the 2021 Renovation Trends report can help you market …
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