by Annie Dameworth | Oct 8, 2025 | Industry News
The sweeping effects of tariffs in 2025 have impacted almost every industry, including the home improvement and construction industries. The Home Improvement Research Institute and Datavations’ Tariffs and Toolbench webinar unpacked the costly effects these tariffs...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 2, 2025 | Industry News
The U.S. government implemented a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2025, after failed attempts to reach an agreement to extend government funding. Here’s how the shutdown will affect housing and homebuilders. According to the National Association of Home Builders...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 2, 2025 | Industry News
PPG announced Secret Safari as its 2026 Color of the Year. A versatile yellow-green, Secret Safari is part of PPG’s 2026 global color theme, Parallels, which includes three color palettes: Authentic, Visionary and Expressive. “Secret Safari is a versatile shade that...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 1, 2025 | Industry News
Consumer confidence fell to the lowest level in five months as consumers remained concerned about increasing inflation and a weak labor market. The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers feel...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 30, 2025 | Trends & Products
Staining a building’s exterior or interior wood surfaces is a popular way to upgrade a space or add a new feel to a home. Keeping up with stain trends is crucial in guiding customers on what to purchase and preparing paint and stain professionals for future requests...
