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Homeowners Spend More Despite Fewer Projects, HIRI Says

Homeowners Spend More Despite Fewer Projects, HIRI Says

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...
Remodeling Activity Sees Decline in Q2 2025

Remodeling Activity Sees Decline in Q2 2025

by Annie Dameworth | Jul 14, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2025. The index reported a reading of 59, down four points from the previous quarter. While Q2’s reading of 59 is positive, this...
Houzz Study Finds Sustainability Is Key to Kitchen Renovations in 2023

Houzz Study Finds Sustainability Is Key to Kitchen Renovations in 2023

by Olivia Shroyer | Jan 11, 2023 | Industry News

Houzz Inc. released the 2023 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study that found that homeowners engaging in kitchen renovations overwhelmingly want to incorporate sustainable features in their remodels. Popular choices for sustainable features include LED bulbs (65%),...

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