2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for home contractors and installers across the industry. The way you work, the tools you use, and what customers expect are all shifting fast. To understand how these trends will impact your day-to-day operations, you need to consider how they affect business growth, crew motivation, and […]
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As 2025 wraps up, we’re proud to look back on a year full of progress, partnership, and powerful tools designed just for contractors like you. From big product upgrades to stronger integrations and deeper connections across the home improvement world, Cilio has been right there, helping you work smarter, faster, and easier. We’ve strengthened our
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Steady demand. Careful customers. Strong signs for Pros. The Big Box retailers just released their Q3 2025 numbers, and while the economy still has its challenges, the home improvement sector showed more stability than many expected. Contractors won’t find explosive growth in these reports, but you will find something just as important: a market that’s
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The Real Challenge Starts After the Sale Winning a job is only half the battle. For most contractors, the real challenge begins after the contract is signed when materials, schedules, and people all need to come together. That’s the point where even experienced teams can lose time, profit, and customer trust. Most software in the
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If you run a contracting business or manage installed sales for a franchise, you probably already use a mix of software tools. You have a CRM that helps you track leads and close deals. Accounting software keeps the books balanced. Maybe you’ve got a project management app to assign tasks. But even with all those
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Contractors today rely on technology more than ever. But most aren’t looking for a single, “all-in-one” solution to run their entire business. Instead, they prefer to mix and match tools that each excel at a specific function. A CRM for sales. Accounting software for finances. An ERP for managing inventory. Each tool is chosen because
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When Lowe’s and Home Depot report earnings, contractors should pay attention. These two Big Box retailers set the tone for how the entire home improvement industry perceives supply, demand, and customer behavior. Their Q2 2025 results came in stronger than expected, and while both companies tell a slightly different story, the signals for contractors and
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The home improvement industry is facing a major challenge: skilled labor is disappearing faster than it can be replaced. More than 40% of current workers are expected to retire in the next five years. That’s over a million installers, roofers, and tradespeople leaving the field at a time when demand is as high as ever.
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AI is everywhere: writing legal briefs, generating ad campaigns, even helping diagnose medical conditions. In boardrooms and breakrooms alike, conversations about artificial intelligence are reshaping how we think about the future of work. But while AI dominates headlines about automation and disruption, a quieter story is unfolding. Skilled trades, especially in home improvement, aren’t just
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On July 9th, 2025, Cilio hosted a focused training session titled “Managing by the Numbers”, led by Gary Cohen of Certified Contractors Network (CCN). The session was designed specifically for home installation business owners looking to take control of their operations and drive real profit. The training breaks down the key reasons why many home
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