The National Association of the Remodeling Industry has identified five trends in home remodeling this year. Those trends are: Universal Design Homeowners are making modifications to their houses so they can live at home as they age. These home updates are intended to accommodate long-term health …

Pet owners who are thinking about how to make their outside spaces fun and safe for their animals are dabbling in a trend called petscaping. “We’re doing what we normally do in our yards and gardens but just with additional respect toward pets’ …

Use of smart home products is constantly increasing, but what products are consumers buying and which ones do they prefer most? An online survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Lowe’s indicates that security cameras are the No. 1 …

National data shows that small businesses account for most of the U.S. retail industry. Large chains, such as Walmart, Home Depot and Macy’s, compose only a small percentage of the retail sector. The numbers reveal that nearly 99 percent of all …