Industry News

  • Looking ahead to 2020

    Market research firm The Freedonia Group has looked into the future and sees a general picture of growth for the home improvement products industry. Some segments, are more likely to grow faster than others. For insance:…

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  • Nearly Three-Quarters Planning a Home Improvement Project

    With the release of the second quarter installment of HIRI’s Project Sentiment Tracking Study, we see that nearly three-quarters of homeowners are planning a home improvement project within the next three months.

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  • The Federal Regulations on Toilet Gallons

    The Energy Policy Act of 1992, which became law in 1994, mandates a maximum flush volume of 1.6 gallons for toilets manufactured and installed after this date. Modern toilets that use even less water than this…

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  • Infographic: Baby boomers and remodeling

    Bathrooms and kitchens are the leading targets for baby-boomer remodeling. That’s one of the findings of a study of the home improvement of baby boomers, conducted by The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence and the…

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  • Four Trends You Can Use to Boost Sales in the Plumbing Category

    While many plumbing sales are triggered by general home maintenance and repair projects, that doesn’t mean retailers can’t find ways to drive additional sales in the category. With recent legislative mandates regarding water conservation, as well…

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  • California Drought: Toilets, Faucets Sold in ’16 Must Be Low-Flow

    SACRAMENTO — Toilets and faucets sold in California starting next year will have to meet low-flow efficiency standards set by the state under emergency drought regulations approved Wednesday. The California Energy Commission set the higher efficiency…

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  • Water-Efficiency Rebates Gain Support

    The Plumbing Manufacturers International has thrown its weight behind a California plan to offer consumers incentives to replace their leaky faucets or inefficient showers. Pointing to the severity of the California drought, PMI announced its support…

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  • Rebates for Water-Efficient Plumbing Will Save Significant Water in California, PMI Says

    Plumbing Manufacturers International estimates up to 360 million gallons a day can be saved through Governor Brown’s call for a statewide rebate program Recognizing the severity of the California drought and the call to action it…

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  • HIRI Updates Market Forecast

    There’s generally good news in the latest Home Improvement Products Market Forecast Update from the Home Improvement Research Institute. Most importantly, economists expect the pace of home improvement product sales to accelerate in 2015. The report,…

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  • DOE Final Rule – Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: How will the 2015 standards affect the water heater industry? A: The new 2015 DOE energy efficiency mandates will require higher EF ratings on virtually all residential gas, electric and oil fired water heaters. These…

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