by Leslie Clagett | Jun 22, 2022 | Business & People News
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has named Kelly Mariotti, Executive Director of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association as AHAM President & CEO. On July 18, she will succeed Joseph McGuire, AHAM’s leader for the past 23 years, who...
by carrie kbb | Jun 22, 2022 | Trends & Inspirations
In its 2022 Emerging Trends Summer Report, Houzz identified the top home design trends on the horizon based on the latest search insights* from its community of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home professionals. The trends reflect a focus on drought-tolerant...
by carrie kbb | Jun 21, 2022 | Business & People News
High-end kitchen appliance manufacturer Robam has announced its latest dealer-focused partnership with BrandSource, the nation’s largest buying co-op for independent appliance, home furnishings and consumer tech retailers. The brand has ranked No. 1 in global sales...
by Leslie Clagett | Jun 20, 2022 | Trends & Inspirations
British bathroom retailer Showers to You was keen to uncover the latest design trends for summer 2022. By deep diving into Pinterest, they found the trendiest bathroom designs and ranked them in order of most to least popular. It’s a sometimes surprising look at...
by Leslie Clagett | Jun 20, 2022 | KBB Collective Blog
Overall, catastrophes can happen anytime, whether it is a flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake or in my case, a wildfire. Our home was one of 1,084 that was destroyed in less than six hours in the Marshall Wildfire on Dec. 30, 2021. It consumed more than 6,000 acres...
by carrie kbb | Jun 20, 2022 | Business & People News
PDI announced that it has acquired W.A. Bragg & Co. as part of the company’s growth and expansion plans. The purchase will accelerate PDI’s efforts to increase service to existing clients and reach customers in new markets, as well as broaden its offerings by...
by carrie kbb | Jun 17, 2022 | Business & People News
The Home Builders Institute announced that the number of U.S. secondary schools embracing skilled trades programs is growing, offering a glimmer of hope for the industry. “For decades, technical education took a backseat to the college-bound track in our...
by Chelsie Butler | Jun 16, 2022 | Business & People News
The pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented boom in home improvement spending, and while labor markets everywhere are tight, recruiting candidates in the skilled trades for the design, construction, remodeling and home services industry is particularly difficult. As...
by carrie kbb | Jun 16, 2022 | Business & People News
The 3D interior design platform Coohom has launched a Kitchen & Bath tool for interior designers. Simple yet powerful, it takes the headache out of complex designs and features thousands of parametric models of cabinets, appliances, accessories, materials and...
by carrie kbb | Jun 15, 2022 | Business & People News
Control and automation manufacturer RTI has announced that the RTI control platform now works with Orro, integrating Orro’s intelligent lighting control into any home automated by RTI. With light, motion and sound sensing, plus elegantly designed smart...
