by Jacob Musselman | Feb 18, 2026 | Trends & Products
Heavy Duty Basecoat The Heavy Duty 3‑in‑1 drywall additive is a high-build reinforced basecoat modifier engineered for tougher substrates and demanding surface repairs. It blends into joint compound to increase body, hide heavy imperfections and create a durable base...
by Jacob Musselman | Feb 11, 2026 | Industry News
Overall consumer credit continued to expand in the fourth quarter of 2025, with growth in both nonrevolving and revolving credit. Nonrevolving credit, which includes student and auto loans, accounts for 74% of total outstanding consumer credit, while revolving credit,...
by Jacob Musselman | Feb 6, 2026 | Industry News
The current level of open jobs is down measurably from two years ago, due to declines in housing construction activity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The number of open jobs for the overall economy declined...
by Jacob Musselman | Feb 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Homeowners are continuing to renovate their homes in 2026 despite 2025’s economic challenges, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Renovation Plans Report. Paint & Decorating Retailer broke down the data from the study: Remodeling Confidence: Over 9 in 10 homeowners...
by Jacob Musselman | Feb 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
By Mike Aylen With the spring market season upon us, in this Inside the Margin article, I will be looking at the best ways to get the most out of your attendance at spring markets with gross profit in mind. As with most best practices that lead to success in business,...
