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Compare 15 cordless drills for woodworking, from compact 12V drivers to brushless kits, and find the right balance of control, power, and accessories.
Has Your Home Got A Good Sense Of Humour? This Design Studio Is Done With Interiors That “Take Themselves Too Seriously” — C’mon, Just Have Fun With It
East London studio Owl says personal, playful details can make homes more joyful and practical without turning every room into a bold design statement.
15 Best Folding Workbenches for Woodworking in 2027
Compare 15 folding workbenches for woodworking, from full-size support systems to compact vise tables. Find the right fit for your shop and projects.
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NAHB estimates remodeling spending was flat nationwide in Q2 2026, with declines in 26 states and growth in 24 amid a housing slowdown.
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12 Best Cordless Impact Drivers for Home Projects and Serious Work in 2027
Compare 12 cordless impact drivers by power, control, battery platform, kit value, and fit for home projects, repairs, and demanding work.
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A Hunker DIY repurposes small glass paint jars and wooden dowels into a hanging planter for cuttings, herbs or small plants.
15 Best Cordless Brad Nailers for Trim and DIY Projects in 2027
Compare 15 cordless brad nailers by battery platform, versatility, kit contents, and likely fit for trim work, DIY projects, and repairs.
SawStop Table Saws Are On Sale For Black Friday 2026
A SawStop dealer listing shows instant rebates of up to $500 on table saws through Jan. 3, 2027; model-by-model prices are not provided.
I’m Seeing This Nostalgic Christmas Decorating Trend All Over Social Media – It’s A Fun, Easy Craft The Whole Family Can Get Involved In
Ideal Home reports that handmade paper chains and fabric versions are gaining attention as nostalgic, low-cost Christmas decorations for 2026.
12 Best Portable Airless Paint Sprayers for Home Projects in 2027
Compare 12 portable airless paint sprayers by power source, portability, control, and project fit to find the right setup for your next painting job.
Making AI An Advantage In The Independent Channel
An NHPA webinar examined how AI may support independent hardware retailers in customer service, inventory, associate tools and business decisions.
13 Best Table Saws for Woodworking in 2027
Compare 13 table saws for woodworking, from compact jobsite models to cabinet-style picks, with guidance on capacity, portability, safety, and fit.
5 Best Cordless Trim Routers for Woodworking in 2027
Compare five cordless trim routers for woodworking, from precise brand-platform tools to kits with batteries, bits, and dust collection.
‘Mount Maxxing’ Is The Secret Tool To Making Your Walls Look Expensive – ‘It’s A Technique That Art Galleries Have Used For Years’
Mount maxxing uses oversized picture mounts to give small art and personal keepsakes more space. Interior experts explain the framing trend.
This Designer Found A Way To Make The Four Bathrooms In Her Family Home Feel Completely Distinctive, Yet Cohesive
Designer Laura Low renovated four dated bathrooms in her Victorian townhouse, giving each a distinct look tied together by a playful, period-aware style.
I Turned My Beige Box Of A Bedroom Into A Modern Boutique Hotel Suite
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13 Best Cordless Framing Nailers for 2027
Compare 13 cordless framing nailers by collation angle, battery platform, kit contents, and job fit to find the right framing tool for your work.
5 Things People With A Tidy Autumn Garden Always Have – These Tools Will Help You Achieve A Neat, Organised Outdoor Space
Ideal Home’s autumn garden guide highlights leaf-clearing tools, composting, pruning equipment, outdoor storage and lawn care.
Color Is The ‘Common Thread’ That Helps This Small Warsaw Home Master An Awkward Downstairs Layout
Designer Ada Wrońska used a coordinated but varied color palette to give a small Warsaw home’s remodeled ground floor character and visual flow.
2 Best Titan Impact 640 Alternatives You Should Consider in 2027
Compare two Titan airless sprayers as alternatives to the Impact 640, with clear guidance on capacity, app features, portability, and project fit.
How I Added Matter Lighting To IKEA’s YXSTABY Gaming Table — With No Drilling
A Matter Alpha DIY guide adds Govee COB lighting inside IKEA’s YXSTABY gaming table using 3D-printed mounts fitted into existing screw holes.
8 Best Cordless Detail Sanders for Woodworking in 2027
Compare eight cordless detail sanders for woodworking by battery fit, sanding control, included accessories, and the tradeoffs that shape each choice.
The Ultimate Gift Guide For Home-lovers – Over 100 Brilliant Buys Hand-picked By Ideal Home’s Editor-in-Chief
Ideal Home’s editor-in-chief has curated a 2026 gift guide with more than 100 ideas for home-lovers, from kitchen gear to charity-supported gifts.
Designers Reveal The Fastest Way They’ve Updated A Living Room Under $100
Interior designers recommend low-cost living room refreshes, from warmer bulbs and new pillow covers to rearranging furniture and reusing art.
Multifamily Housing Market Confidence Weakens In Q3 2026
NAHB’s Q3 2026 survey finds weaker year-over-year sentiment for multifamily production and occupancy, with production below its neutral threshold.
13 Best Airless Paint Sprayers for Interior Walls in 2027
Compare 13 airless paint sprayers for interior walls by control, capacity, cleanup, and fit for room-by-room or whole-home projects.
Is Your Home Too Matchy-Matchy? These 5 Designer Tricks Break Up The Blah And Add Instant Character
House Beautiful’s design report shares five ways to add variety at home, from mixing wood tones to pairing different chair styles and finishes.
You Might Regret Donating These 7 Things, According To Designers
Apartment Therapy spoke with designers and vintage experts about seven decor items people may regret donating, from old books to family keepsakes.
What Experienced Painters Notice Immediately About a Good Sprayer
Discover what experienced painters immediately notice about a good sprayer and how it can transform your painting results.
11 Best Cordless Random Orbital Sanders for 2027
Compare 11 cordless random orbital sanders by battery platform, control, kit contents, and versatility to find the right fit for your projects.
I Replaced Almost Every IKEA Zigbee Device With Matter — Here’s What Actually Changed
A Matter Alpha writer’s six-month switch from IKEA Zigbee found easier cross-platform use, but only modest gains in reliability and speed.
The Best Boot Storage To Tackle Mucky Wellies And Soggy Winter Boots – My Top Picks For Muddy Season And Beyond
Ideal Home recommends dedicated boot storage for muddy wellies and wet winter footwear, but the report does not list product names or prices.
Next X Glassette Has Finally Launched – Here’s What I’m Buying For My Kitchen
Next and Glassette have launched a 32-piece homeware collection, with tableware, lighting and furnishings priced from £14.
9 Curb Appeal Trends That Will Take Over In 2027, According To Designers
House Beautiful’s designer roundup points to warmer materials, native planting and bolder entryways as curb appeal priorities for 2027.
11 Best Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tools for Home and Workshop Projects in 2027
Compare 11 cordless oscillating multi-tools by battery platform, kit contents, brushless design, and intended use to find the right fit.
Forget Metro Tiles, Mosaic Tiles Are Cool Again — Here’s How Designers Are Using This ‘Ancient’ Style In Their Projects Now
Designers report rising demand for mosaic tiles, using small-format patterns and handcrafted finishes in bathrooms, kitchens and beyond.
Canadian Tire Corporation Investing $200 Million In New Store Format
Canadian Tire plans to invest $200 million in Mark’s through 2028, expanding its new store format and converting or opening 40 locations.
