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24 Things Everyone Should Own If They Want To Step Into Their Boujie Host Era

24 Things Everyone Should Own If They Want To Step Into Their Boujie Host Era

Livingetc’s shopping guide highlights 24 hosting items, including serving platters, bud vases and olives, drawing on advice from Matilda Bea.
6 Things You Should Always Do When Drying Laundry Indoors To Avoid Damp And Mould

6 Things You Should Always Do When Drying Laundry Indoors To Avoid Damp And Mould

Ideal Home recommends six habits for indoor laundry drying, including extra spinning, spacing clothes, ventilation and moisture removal.
6 Reasons Why Slow Renovating Been The Best Decision For My Home Improvement Project

6 Reasons Why Slow Renovating Been The Best Decision For My Home Improvement Project

An Ideal Home contributor describes how a slower renovation pace shaped decisions, spending and daily life in a 1700s house.
10 Best Swimming Pool Heat Pumps for Longer Swimming Seasons in 2027

10 Best Swimming Pool Heat Pumps for Longer Swimming Seasons in 2027

Compare 10 swimming pool heat pumps by capacity, inverter design, pool size, and controls to find a better fit for your pool and climate.
14 Best Poolside Outdoor Rugs for Durability and Style in 2027

14 Best Poolside Outdoor Rugs for Durability and Style in 2027

Discover the best poolside outdoor rugs for 2027. Compare waterproof, reversible, and stylish options to find the perfect fit for your patio and budget.
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15 Best Pool Vacuum Robots to Keep Your Pool Sparkling Clean

Discover the best pool vacuum robots for 2027. Compare battery life, navigation, and power to find the right cleaner for your specific pool type and budget.
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15 Best Swimming Pool Vacuum Robots to Keep Your Pool Sparkling Clean

Discover the 15 best swimming pool vacuum robots of 2027. Compare AI navigation, battery life, and wall-climbing power to find your ideal cleaner.
Drips To Dollars: How One Retailer Turns DIY Plumbing Into Retail Success

Drips To Dollars: How One Retailer Turns DIY Plumbing Into Retail Success

North Carolina retailer Knob Hardware says plumbing brings in 10% to 12% of store revenue, with staff guidance and specialty parts supporting DIY customers.
Know Your Numbers: See How Your Business Compares With The 2026 Cost Of Doing Business Study

Know Your Numbers: See How Your Business Compares With The 2026 Cost Of Doing Business Study

The North American Hardware and Paint Association has released its 2026 financial benchmarking study for independent home improvement retailers.
Industry Viewpoint: Maximizing Margins With Smart Category Price Plans

Industry Viewpoint: Maximizing Margins With Smart Category Price Plans

Mike Aylen advises hardware retailers to tailor contractor discounts by customer group and product category to protect margins and encourage sales.