by Annie Dameworth | Sep 30, 2025 | Industry News
With the vision to create a successful wholesale hardware business, W.B. Whittaker, S.M. Holtsinger and D.M. Wallace chartered the Whittaker-Holtsinger Company in 1922 in Morristown, Tennessee. In 1932, D.M. became president, and in 1944, he changed the name to the...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 30, 2025 | Industry News
According to the Farnsworth Group’s Paint Market: Trends & Sustainability Study, 73% of homeowners spend on home improvement materials and tools to do project themselves instead of hiring pros, with 70% citing cost saving as the main reason. And, many customers...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 26, 2025 | Industry News
The Home Improvement Research Institute and The Farnsworth Group released the Analysis of the American Housing Survey 2025, providing a detailed look at evolving home improvement trends across the U.S. housing market. Based on a nationally represented survey conducted...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 25, 2025 | Industry News
Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams have joined together to name Universal Khaki as its 2026 Color of the Year. The shade is an earthy mid-toned tan, ideal for common spaces. Universal Khaki pairs with bright whites for a classic look, or more saturated...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 25, 2025 | Industry News
Ace Hardware announced the launch of Hazelnut Crunch, Clark+Kensington’s 2026 Color of the Year, only available at Ace Hardware. “In an increasingly fast-paced world, homeowners desire spaces that offer restoration, comfort, and calm,” says Kim Lefko, chief marketing...
