The Science Behind Remodeling
If you’re looking to remodel your kitchen, one of the first questions which comes up is “how much will this be costing me?” When in the market for a home remodel, getting a ballpark estimate for the cost can be challenging and sometimes unreliable. Well, today we are here to answer some of those burning […]
Read MoreOften referred to as the jewelry of the space, accent lighting can have a dramatic impact on the overall look and function of a kitchen. While task lighting is vital to illuminating tasks, and ambient lighting sets the tone for the day or night, pendants can light the task, set the tone and add the […]
Read MorePALO ALTO, CA — Residential construction professionals experienced their busiest quarter since at least 2015 in the first three months of 2021, with confidence among remodeling construction and design firms running high into the third quarter, according to Houzz Inc. The Palo Alto, CA-based online platform for home remodeling and design, reported positive results for […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Home Builders is “thankful” that White House officials have heeded NAHB requests to meet regarding home building material supply chain issues that continue to impact both new construction and remodeling. NAHB officials expressed their gratitude this week after participating in a virtual meeting hosted by the White House […]
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS, IN — A trio of emerging trends in neighborhood design and sustainable living practices should continue to shape the market for new housing and residential remodeling as the “mindset of consumers continues to shift in a dynamic social climate,” according to a new report from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). According to HIRI’s […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC — Reflecting growth in new construction and residential remodeling, domestic shipments of major home appliances continued their marked rebound from the impact of COVID-19 in the first half of 2021, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers reported in July. According to the Washington, DC-based AHAM, an April-to-June spike of 23.7% over the same […]
Read MoreLOS ANGELES, CA — Platinum Equity LLC, the global investment firm that recently acquired the nation’s largest independently owned manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bath cabinets, Cabinetworks, has acquired Paramount Global Surfaces (PGS), a major flooring products distributor, from Linsalata Capital Partners, the companies announced. Terms of the July transaction were not disclosed. The […]
Read MoreCAMBRIDGE, MA — Annual gains in homeowner improvement and maintenance spending are poised to accelerate in the second half of the year and remain elevated through mid-year 2022, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA). The latest LIRA, released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC — The housing industry’s largest trade association has called upon Congressional lawmakers to enact a series of policy proposals aimed at helping home builders to expand the housing supply, reduce the housing deficit and improve housing affordability for all Americans. Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, testified during a […]
Read MoreCLEVELAND, OH — The COVID-19 pandemic and its demands for social distancing, telecommuting and home-schooling has spurred current and projected growth for home organization products, including those for the kitchen, a major new study has found. According to the Cleveland, OH-based industrial research firm Fredonia Group, sales of home organization products are forecast to grow […]
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