Over the past few years, contractors have had to adapt to a very different home improvement market. Demand has not disappeared. Homeowners are still investing in their homes. The difference is where they are choosing to spend their money. The days of homeowners saying yes to every project have cooled. Today, many are weighing projects […]
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Most contractors still think of themselves as construction businesses. Roofing companies install roofs. Flooring companies install floors. Kitchen remodelers renovate kitchens. That is all still true. But as these companies grow, something else happens behind the scenes. The business becomes less about individual jobs and more about coordinating people, schedules, communication, materials, systems, and expectations
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With fiscal 2025 now in the books, earnings reports from Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, and other major suppliers offer a clear view of where the home improvement market stands heading into 2026. If you skim the headlines, you’ll see familiar language: “Cautious consumer.”“Soft discretionary spending.”“Flat guidance.”“Pressure from the housing market.” But when you look
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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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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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Over the past few years, big box retailers like Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Costco have quietly restructured the way they serve homeowners. One of the biggest shifts? A growing emphasis on Pro services and in-home installation programs. The average customer isn’t just buying products anymore. They’re buying convenience. And that means the real growth engine
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The latest earnings reports from major home improvement retailers paint a clear picture: the home improvement market is evolving, and there’s still plenty of opportunity for those who are ready to adapt. The residential home improvement industry is HUGE, and market share can be taken for companies who move aggressively to prepare for the pent-up
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Technology is changing the game for home installation businesses, helping contractors work smarter, not harder. New tools like automated scheduling, mobile apps, and contractor support programs are making it easier to get more jobs done efficiently. Cilio is the leading installation management platform for home installation companies. We keep our eyes on the future of
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