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HIRI’s Minneapolis summit examined economic pressures, AI use in renovations and a forecast of 2.5% home improvement market growth in 2026.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 20, 2026

Hunker recommends using a hand steamer to loosen residue and reduce odors in garbage cans. The method’s effectiveness and safety depend on the equipment and use.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 18, 2026

LEDVANCE has joined Works with Home Assistant with 116 Matter-over-Wi-Fi products, including lighting, plugs and switches tested for local use.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 16, 2026

Aqara’s UK-designed U600 smart lock supports Apple HomeKey and Matter over Thread. It is on sale for £229.99 and does not include UWB.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 15, 2026

Apple and LG announced a smart lock and four security cameras. Prices, storage limits and face-recognition details remain unresolved.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 15, 2026

ABC Supply Interiors has opened branches in Arizona, Illinois, Nebraska and Texas, with weekday hours and local managers named for each site.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 14, 2026

Apple’s Oct. 13 ‘Welcome home’ event may spotlight smart home products, with software records and reports pointing to LG and Schneider accessories.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 10, 2026

Busy Beaver has used Nash since January 2026 to coordinate delivery across its 19 stores in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 8, 2026

Full canopies catch more wind, while rain-softened soil can weaken root support. Together, these conditions raise fall storm risks for trees.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 7, 2026

Builders FirstSource held a Sept. 29 open house at its new 185,000-square-foot Bennett facility, which serves homebuilders in eastern Colorado.

• WoodnBits Team
• October 4, 2026