Lowe’s Companies, Inc., the world’s second largest home improvement retailer, reported net earnings of $941 million for the quarter ended August 2, 2013, a 26.0 percent.

A Closets by Design franchise, based in Orlando, FL, teamed with HomeTradie.com to connect with local consumers looking for remodeling professionals.

Future market indicators component of the RMI decreased from 56 in the previous quarter to 48. Current market conditions also fell from 54 in the previous quarter to 50.

Woodworkers and remodelers nationwide are experiencing increased activity and many have a backlog of projects well into the fall.

Springtime is greener as remodeling gains speed.

The amount of money that homeowners spend on improvement projects is expected to accelerate as 2013 progresses.

Spending by homeowners on improvement projects is expected to accelerate as the year progresses, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released this week by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

Coalition for Home Energy Efficiency Fights Proposed Rule Changes Harmful to Consumers.

The Home Depot is hiring 80,000 seasonal workers for the busy spring season, 10,000 more than last year.

The Home Depot , the world's largest home improvement retailer, has begun filling more than 80,000 seasonal positions to assist customers during the company's busiest selling season.