by Jacob Musselman | Jun 25, 2026 | Industry News
Data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows a notable shift in the current housing market: while fewer Americans are taking on home improvement projects, those who do are spending significantly more. According to HIRI’s recent Q1 2026 Homeowner...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute Paint applicators are a performance decision for DIYers and a repeat purchase decision for pros. Retailers that merchandise for both can turn a routine category into a strategic advantage. DIY: Fewer Projects, Higher...
by Jacob Musselman | Dec 16, 2025 | Industry News
Independent retailers come into 2026 with a cooling renovation market, a cost-sensitive customer with a shift toward DIY. Dave King, executive director of the Home Improvement Research Institute, says those pressures hit independent retailers differently than big-box...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 6, 2025 | Industry News
The total home improvement market is projected to grow 3.4% in 2025, a reduction from the 5% growth projected in the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) March outlook. HIRI announced findings from its latest U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products...
by Annie Dameworth | May 7, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The Home Improvement Research Institute’s Renter’s Home Improvement Activity Study examines how and why renters are taking on more home improvement projects, providing a detailed look at renters’ behaviors, motivations and future intentions. The study found that...
