The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released its Thunderstorm Ready guide to prepare homeowners for the spring storm season. Last year alone, losses from severe storms alone reached $54 billion, making it the second-highest loss year on …
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The American Ladder Institute recently released findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Report, revealing the types and frequency of ladder-related injuries and citations, as well as preferred ladder safety education. The survey revealed that the most common …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity report, detailing data about behaviors, insights and preferences homeowners in different generations experience. The report discusses the advancements smart home and energy efficient products have …
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With kitchen remodeling and redesign remaining a popular trend in recent years, adding color to kitchen cabinets is a desired choice for many homeowners. According to Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2025 collection, dark colors that provide striking contrast, bold statement …
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According to The Farnsworth Group’s 2024 Homeowner Activity Tracker, 51% of homeowners completed a home project in Q3 2024. Out of these projects, 82% were focused on home maintenance. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking products in these three categories to cater …
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The 2024 State of the Industry Report published by Garden Center cites the rise of sales in annuals and perennials, with independent garden centers (IGCs) reporting perennial sales growth increasing from 17% to 24% in 2024. Hardware Retailing suggests stocking …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity report, detailing data about behaviors, insights and preferences homeowners in different generations experience. Among the data provided in the study, HIRI reports Millennials are more …
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For homeowners looking to upgrade and revamp their spaces, a new year brings opportunity for a clean slate and fresh ideas. Houzz recently highlighted 34 design trends that are expected to stand out in 2025. Hardware Retailing chose products in …
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