With Housing Stalled, Homeowners Turn to Renovating
A new study found that two in five Americans renovated their home in the past year.
New NAHB Tool Charts Remodeling Activity by State
A new resource from the Home Builders Association provides localized remodeling activity information to help builders and contractors.
Home Reno Will Drive Builder Market for 2025
Whatever happens with mortgage rates, it will be existing homeowners renovating their homes that will be the big surge next year. The builder market may still be waiting for an expected reduction in interest rates to drive the new housing market but in the meantime, a new report is suggesting the renovation and home improvement […]
Spring/Summer DIY Projects Include “Great Undoing”
Fixing decorating and remodeling mistakes ranks high for homeowners’ “To-Do” lists, says new Thumbtack study. Homeowners are getting busy this spring and summer with all kinds of repair and remodeling projects, many of which involve bringing in tradespeople to do the dirty work. A big job for many will be undoing previous design choices they […]
Home Depot Doubles Down on Pro Business
The giant home improvement retailer’s latest acquisition makes a big statement on its focus on contractors and professional builders. Only a month after announcing four new distribution centers specifically focused on its pro customers, Home Depot made a huge purchase that strengthened its attention to the roofing, landscaping, and pool sectors of the professional building […]
The DIY Revolution: Unveiling Its Impact on Woodworking
The Home & Garden Television (HGTV) channel has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with its array of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) shows—all inspiring homeowners to take on house renovation projects independently without professional contractor involvement. HGTV’s lineup of DIY shows features everyday people tackling ambitious home makeovers involving everything from simple fixes to full-scale renovations. […]
Designers See Home Renovation Project Growth New Houzz Survey Shows
Forecasts on the home improvement market, both short-term and longer term remain very much an imprecise science but design professionals in a new survey are slightly more positive for the immediate future. The latest research from Houzz, the online home information resource, reveals that slightly more professionals in the design field expect business growth rather […]