Searches for various vintage styles have increased drastically over the last year, according to the 2025 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report. Searches for vintage bathroom vanities increased 313% year over year, vintage china cabinets and hutches increased 181%, vintage …
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A survey commissioned by OtO Inc. reveals statistics about the psychological benefits of tending lawns, gardens and patio plants. The survey reported: 71% of respondents say their yard “provides a sense of calm during stressful periods.” 62% of respondents report a …
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With summer rapidly approaching, homeowners are spending more time outdoors and refreshing their outdoor spaces. While many homeowners, especially renters, may have smaller outdoor spaces to enjoy, DIYing an idyllic patio or balcony for the summer is still a popular …
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The median price for a new single-family home sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $416,900, $14,600 above the existing home sale price of $402,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors (NAR) data. Traditionally, new …
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With higher mortgage prices and a tight housing market, many are choosing to rent homes rather than purchase. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Renter’s Home Improvement Activity 2024 study, renters prioritize affordable, DIY and high-impact upgrades, like kitchen …
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With spring rolling in and weather fluctuating month by month, product demand also fluctuates with the temperature and seasons. According to research conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Planalytics, warm temperatures in March drove demand for home improvement …
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Lawn and garden product sales in the U.S. have grown 7% in the last 12 months, despite concerns about inflation and tariffs, according to YipitData, a strategic partner of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). HIRI attributes the growth to …
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As the weather gets warmer, more homeowners will be looking to spruce up and prepare their yards and outdoor spaces for the summer months. Hardware Retailing suggests these four electric outdoor power tools your customers will want for springtime landscaping. Mower …
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