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Whether a pro painter is selecting a brush for general use or a DIYer reaches for a specially tipped detail brush for a fine edge, paint customers are searching for upgraded selections across a variety of paint applicators. Independent retailers …

There are often multiple factors that drive consumers to make a purchase. Sometimes price points, durability and convenience are the main motivation. Then again, sometimes pure brand recognition can secure a sale and let them show off to their friends. …

The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) will host not one, but two events during the first two days of the all new Independent Home Improvement Show – Powered by NHS, which will be co-located with the Independent Garden Center …

Right now, pellet grilling is hot in North America, and it’s growing quickly. Most consumers love the convenience and the smoky flavor you get when cooking food with real wood. When Broil King introduced our new Pellet Smoker & Grill …

Surface preparation is an essential first step in any paint or stain project because the finish will only be as stable as the surface beneath it. The power of a pressure washer can help. Pressure washers offer an efficient and …

Although “thinking outside the box” may have become a cliché in business circles, for Jeff Baxter, a Grammy-winning guitarist turned high-level security consultant for the U.S. Department of Defense, it’s a way of life. During the long hours on the …

The home electronics category has expanded over the years as technology has become a staple in the American home, from an endcap once dominated by extensions cords to an expanded 6-foot section dedicated to cell phone and tablet accessories. The …

Mason jars, whether filled with lemonade or sparklers, can hold their own with hot dogs or apple pie at any summer picnic, and if you think they’ve reached their maximum usage, just take a look at Pinterest. You’ll be inundated …