Recently, efficiency standards for bathroom fixtures have been in the news. What that means for the EPA’s WaterSense label, the U.S. Energy Policy Act of 1992 and the state of manufacturing for these products is unclear. What is clear is …
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For four decades the average age of farmers has been rising in the United States. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service, over one-third of America’s 3.4 million farmers are over the …
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U.S. homebuilder confidence reached its highest level since June 1999, according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The latest reading of home builder confidence was 76 basis points in December. Anything …
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According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, 67 percent of U.S. households own at least one pet, adding up to 84.9 million homes with pets. Millennials represent the largest segment of pet owners for all pet …
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Whether customers decide to make improvements where they are or go for their dream home, retailers can anticipate growth in building supply sales in 2020. Luxuries—big and small—are trending in both new construction and renovations. Board and Batten Siding. The …
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Visitors from around the globe attending the National Hardware Show list discovering new products as the main reason for attending every year, and the 2019 Show didn’t disappoint. Beyond new vendors, the NHS crew once again offered the New Product …
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Before gifts are given and guests are invited to dinner, most homeowners and apartment dwellers need to declutter and donate unwanted items. Retailers can make that process easier by providing a variety of organizational items, like closet and drawer organizers, …
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During the National Hardware Show, awards are handed out for products in many of the prime home improvement categories, including Housewares/Homewares. The NHS Homewares Awards, sponsored by HomeWorld Business, highlight the “Best in Class” in the housewares/homewares product category. The …
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