by Annie Dameworth | Jun 17, 2026 | Industry News
Renovation activity has remained strong in 2026, with homeowners completing smaller, more necessary projects over luxury renovations. Recent data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) reveals insights into what retailers can expect for homeowner spending...
by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Tile trends are moving away from the cool gray and white that have dominated the tile scene and shifting towards natural colors reflecting earth tones and bold statement colors. Tile shape trends are also changing, with more homeowners choosing options that look...
by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
As homeowners continue investing in mid-to-large exterior projects, these projects are frequently completed alongside other exterior work rather than in isolation, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) 2025 Project Decision Study. That bundling...
