HomeAdvisor — a local services home improvement marketplace that has helped over 30 million homeowners connect to pre-screened professionals — launched Instant Booking scheduling technology at KBIS 2015.

Porch.com released the most popular search terms of 2014.

Home improvement network Porch.com shares remodeling history for individual properties, along with statistics for local and regional areas.

Porch.com, the home improvement network, shares 1st Edition Porch Data Trends Report and includes insights on most popular professionals hired before the sale of a home and most popular projects completed after purchase of a home.

Above-average sales of millwork, kitchen cabinetry and appliances drove Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) net earnings up 15.6% to $624 million for the quarter ended May 2. Lumber and building materials sales were below average due to weather.

Porch.com (http://porch.com), the home improvement network, today announced Porch Premium, a new service that will connect home professionals with targeted customers in need of their specific services.

Porch.com (http://porch.com ) and Home Innovation Research Labs (http://www.homeinnovation.com/) announced a partnership that will help consumers find and connect with those who design, build, and remodel National Green Building Standard (NGBS Green) Certified homes, verified by accredited third parties. This is a resource that will take the guesswork out of green home buying and remodeling for homeowners and renters across the country.