Two brothers are facing charges in connection with an alleged home renovation scam in the Etobicoke area. Toronto police said on Thursday that between June and October, two men went door-to-door to talk to homeowners about exterior home renovations. Using the company name “Town and Country Paving,” the two men allegedly gave false advice to…
Extreme Weather and Millennial Spending
CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), the world’s top producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions, released findings from a nationwide survey of 1,000 US homeowners revealing the driving forces behind the home renovation boom during the COVID era. Conducted by Wakefield Research, the survey…
These Are the 10 Most Expensive Home Renovation Projects Right Now
It’s the time of year for renewal and refreshing—and if you’re considering making a renovation to your home, you’re not alone. Summer tends to be the peak season for homeowners to take on new projects, but if you start planning now, you might be able to beat the rush. When it comes to choosing which…
Home Improvement Spending Expected To Drop 5.9% Through Q2 Of 2024 – Forbes Home
Key Takeaways Home renovation spending is expected to decrease from $486 billion to $457 billion in 2024. The main driving factors of this decrease include high and rising interest rates, lowering house price appreciation and a decrease in home sales. Smaller projects and projects with high ROI should be prioritized during this time. The Joint…
Popular home improvement retailer shuts down; no bankruptcy plans | Thestreet
Most consumers would agree that retail giant Home Depot (HD) – Get Free Report is the most preferred home improvement store in America with Lowe’s (LOW) – Get Free Report placing second. That was confirmed in October 2023 in a survey by Today’s Homeowner, which also placed Midwest regional home improvement store Menard’s third among…
These Were the Most Popular Home Improvement Projects of 2023, According to BobVila.com Readers
Photo: istockphoto.com There’s no shortage of tasks to do and projects to tackle as a homeowner. From necessary repairs big and small (cracks in the ceiling, roof repair, appliance repair, and more) to renovation projects (kitchen and bathroom remodeling, among others), many homeowners are trying to make their houses more than just a place to…
‘Home Improvement’ star hops behind Michigan bar during surprise visit
FLINT, MI — It’s not every day that a celebrity stops in at your local watering hole. And this time, it was none other than actor Richard Karn at Churchill’s Food and Spirits in downtown Flint. Most well-known for his role as Al Borland in ‘Home Improvement’ or also hosting one of America’s beloved classic…
3 Home Improvement Stocks to Buy in February and Beyond
Due to evolving consumer preferences and rising consumer demand for refurbished homes, the home improvement industry is well-placed to remain buoyed. Therefore, quality home improvement stocks Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR), JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (JELD), and Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) could be wise portfolio additions for February and beyond. The residential remodeling market is growing, driven by…