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The Home Improvement Research Institute is predicting a decrease in flooring sales this year, but retailers can prepare for the downturn by staying up to date on what’s trending and stocking the flooring that customers are most likely to purchase. …

According to V12’s 2021 New Mover Trends Report, 83% of new movers take on home improvement projects and 64% purchase home improvement items before their move. As consumers relocate, retailers have the opportunity to gain new customers and cash in …

Paint containers, such as trays and buckets, make painting projects more efficient and simple for customers and are a great add-on product to boost your sales. Merchandise a wide variety to meet all your customers’ needs and train employees to …

Our smartphones connect with our security systems, our garage door openers and even our refrigerators, and now that technology is seen in home dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers allow customers to keep basements and other damp areas free of extra moisture and ultimately …

Wood floors continue to be a popular option for homeowners thanks to their durability, ease of cleaning and hypoallergenic properties. Wood and wood-like floors come in a variety of options, including traditional hardwoods, laminate and luxury vinyl tile, and the …

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 1.2 million burglaries took place in the U.S. during 2020, but according to Safewise.com’s The State of Safety in America June 2021 research study, only one in four Americans have a security system. …

An underutilized tool in many paint projects, the putty knife comes in different sizes and types and does more than apply putty. Educate your customers on the different uses for putty knives and carry a variety of putty knives to …

According to the National Retail Federation’s Annual 2021 Back-to-School Survey, 51 percent of K-12 and college shoppers begin shopping for the items they need as early as July. Make the grade by taking note of trending back-to-school items and the …