Earlier this year, Hardware Retailing attended the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) annual event, the International Builders’ Show (IBS) during Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas. One of the most prominent features during the IBS show is a model home …

The 20V Max XR® Brushless Deep Cut Band Saw is a cordless, full-size band saw, which provides long runtime and fast cuts. It can be used in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, sprinkler and general contractor applications. The new band saw features …

The MAAS Granite and Stone Cleaner uses precision pH balance to protect granite and stone. MAAS will not dull or remove sealers from granite and stone, helping diminish maintenance costs. The product is water-based, so it does not leave fingerprints …

Last week, I had the opportunity to join Independent We Stand on the Great American Route 66 Road Trip to visit independents across the country. Over the course of five days, we traveled nearly 1,400 miles, starting in Oklahoma City and stopping …

Two major U.S. paint companies will soon be consolidating, if all goes as planned. On Sunday, The Sherwin-Williams Company and The Valspar Corporation together announced they had entered into an agreement in which Sherwin-Williams will acquire Valspar for $11.3 billion. Combining the two companies’ …

On Friday morning, the road trip crew woke up hours before the sun came out, packing up our gear for our last day of the trip. We hit the road with seven hours in the desert ahead of us. Not …

After getting some sleep at the Hiway House Motel Wednesday night, we got up bright and early, ready for our long drive to Arizona. Our drive along Route 66 continues to get better the further west we travel, and during …