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3 Home Improvement Stocks to Keep Watching

19/12/2025 Kartika

The surge in interest rates and heightened inflationary pressures dampened consumer spending in the home improvement sector. However, with the easing of inflation and indications of a potential pause in rate hikes, there is optimism for a resurgence in home improvement demand.

Given this backdrop, it might be wise to add fundamentally sound stocks Frontdoor, Inc. (FTDR), Steelcase Inc. (SCS), and Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (HVT) to your watchlist.

Although inflation remains at stubbornly high levels despite easing, consumer spending surged 0.8% in April, as reported by the Commerce Department. While stronger than expected economic data reinforces the need for further rate hikes, the uncertainty in the regional banking sector kept investors hopeful of a pause instead.

Ben Johnston, chief operating officer at Kapitus, expects continued demand for home renovations as housing purchases decline. He foresees the overall cost of home renovations to

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BBB: Home sweet home improvement tips for National Homeownership Month | business

02/12/2025 Kartika

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June is National Home Ownership Month. If you’re a home owner, at some point you’re probably going to have some kind of home improvement project that you’re not going to be able to do by yourself.

“Choosing the wrong contractor can make the difference between a successful home renovation and a disaster,” said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Central East Texas. “So do your research, get several bids, and pay in installments to make sure you choose the right one.”

BBB provides the following guidelines on selecting a trusted home improvement service.

Solicit at least three bids from prospective contractors based on the same specifications, materials, labor and time needed to complete the project. Discuss bids in detail with each contractor, making sure you understand the reasons for any variations in the prices. Remember not to make a decision based solely on the lowest bid. Cost differences

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10 Home Improvements That Cost Less Than $100

12/11/2025 Kartika

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If you’re a home improvement show geek, you may dream of remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, or installing a luxury landscaping, complete with a water feature. But those types of repairs can cost thousands.

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The truth is you don’t have to invest in expensive large-scale repairs to make a big difference to the appearance of your home. Many useful and effective home improvements can be made for under $100 each.

And if you do one or two of these home renovations per month — whatever your budget allows — in less than a year, you can have a home that is more updated, brighter, and less cluttered. See what these real estate industry experts suggest when making home improvements on a budget.

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“Painting worn-out cabinets white or light

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Police warn shoppers of scam at home improvement stores

30/10/2025 Kartika

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TEXARKANA, Texas –A recent scam investigated by police is one that predominately targets senior adults.

Texarkana Texas Police recently arrested a man who has allegedly operated a number of schemes at local stores. He has been charged with theft and exploitation of the elderly.

A man shopping at Lowe’s in Texarkana, Texas, earlier this month was approached by the suspect. The suspect allegedly struck up a conversation with the older customer and offered to sell him a lawn mower for $1,000, explaining that he was a driver for Home Depot and that someone who had ordered the mower had died and that he had been authorized to sell it .

The customer offered the suspect $500 for the equipment and drove himself and the man to a nearby Walmart to get cash from an ATM. The two then returned to Home Depot where the suspect took the money as the

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Home Depot misses estimates as home improvement demand softens

21/09/2025 Kartika

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Home Depot (HD) reported its fiscal first quarter 2023 earnings results on Tuesday, falling short of estimates as consumer spending on home improvement slowed compared to the pandemic-induced surge.

While Home Depot beat earnings expectations, its revenue for the first quarter declined by 4.2% compared to the same period last year. Same-store sales growth also disappointed, with a 4.5% decrease, significantly lower than the estimated 1.42% decline.

The company’s shares dropped over 4% in pre-market trading following the announcement.

CEO Ted Decker acknowledged the moderation in the home improvement market.

“After a three-year period of unprecedented growth for our sector, during which we grew sales by over $47 billion, we expected that fiscal 2023 would be a year of moderation for the home improvement market,” Decker said in a statement.

Factors such as lumber deflation and adverse weather conditions, particularly in the Western division due to extreme weather in California,

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Talking possible ‘Home Improvement’ reboots with ‘Tool Time’s’ Al Borland and Heidi

17/09/2025 Kartika

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NOVI, MI – They starred on a fictional show within a huge hit sitcom which ran for 203 episodes from 1991 to 1999. We caught up with “Home Improvement” stars, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning at Michigan’s biggest comic convention, Motor City Comic Con .

The stars who played Al Borland and Heidi are two of the more than two dozen celebrity guests meeting with fans for photos and autographs at the event taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi through Sunday, May 21. Tickets to Motor City Comic Con can be purchased here.

Both Karn and Dunning have been to Michigan in the past and in fact, Karn once lived in West Michigan.

“Holland, for a couple of summers. Holland, Michigan,” Karn told MLive in our video interview which you can see above. “And I actually came out here a couple of years ago to do a

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Ontario Smart Energy and VaultPay Partner to Drive Innovation in Smart Energy Market.

24/07/2025 Kartika

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2023 / Ontario Smart Energy (OSE), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, has announced that it has secured lending from VaultPay, a leading financial lender for home improvement. The financing will enable OSE to accelerate its clean energy projects and expand its footprint in the renewable energy market.

Ontario Smart Energy, Monday, May 8, 2023, Press release picture

OSE is committed to developing sustainable energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. The company specializes in providing turnkey solutions for solar power, battery storage, and energy efficiency projects. OSE’s projects help residential communities reduce their energy costs, improve their energy efficiency, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

The partnership with VaultPay will allow Ontario Smart Energy to offer even more financing options to its customers. VaultPay is a leading financial lender for home improvement projects,

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I’m Retiring Soon. Should I Buy a Home?

15/09/2024 Kartika

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home After 60 - SmartAsset — The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home After 60 – SmartAsset

While you may not immediately associate retirement with home ownership, buying a home after age 60 can be both thrilling and financially savvy. Instead of looking for highly rated school districts, you can find the ideal combination of convenience, affordability, and proximity to them that matters most. That said, no matter your circumstances, buying a home as you approach retirement age can have a lasting impact on your retirement finances. Here’s what you should consider before buying a home after age 60.

A financial advisor can help you figure out when buying a home makes sense for your financial plans.

The Advantages of Buying a Home After Age 60

Buying a house after the age of 60 can be a wise financial move. Here are four general benefits:

Opportunity to build equity. Wherever you are, equity is a

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Home improvement projects to tackle in the summer time

20/07/2023 Kartika

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When it comes to home improvements, the reason for summer projects is likely to fall into one of two categories.

Either you’re intending to complete projects that make sense to finalize in warm weather like painting, or you’re hoping to get tasks completed before it’s too cold out like fixing shingles.

Summer is also the perfect time to get your yard in a tip-top shape and add new elements to your indoor or outdoor space to enjoy the rest of the season.

5 DIY PROJECTS TO HELP SELL YOUR HOME

Here is a list of home improvement projects that are most ideal to complete during summer.

Paint inside and outside
Create a backyard oasis
Install a pool
Power wash
Replace windows
Work on the landscaping of your yard
Start a garden

There are so many home improvement projects you can take on this summer. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

1. Paint inside

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Is Lowe’s Companies Inc (LOW) Stock Near the Top of the Home Improvement Retail Industry?

11/07/2023 Kartika

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Is Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) Stock Near the Top of the Home Improvement Retail Industry?

Lowe’s Companies Inc (LOW) leads the Home Improvement Retail industry with an overall score of 80. LOW is up 23.22% so far this year after the company closed yesterday at $221.94. The overall score measures the company’s performance based-off both short and long term indicators and means that LOW scores are better than 80% of the overall market.

LOW has an Overall Score of 80. Find out what this means to you and get the rest of the rankings on LOW!

Lowe’s Companies Inc is a strong performer in the Home Improvement Retail industry, which has an average overall score of 43. This means that, on average, the stocks in this industry score higher than 43% of the stock market. See InvestorsObserver’s Sentiment Score for Lowe’s Companies Inc click here. LOW has been trading

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