Consumer Spending

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Sleek, smart bathroom trash can as a focal point in a modern, well-lit bathroom, showcasing premium design and technology.

Home Improvement

US Bathroom Trash Can Market Trends Forecast to 2034

Forget the drab plastic bin: the US bathroom trash can market, valued at over $2.

Ethan Rowe·May 14, 2026

A quiet, partially renovated home interior with sunlight streaming in, symbolizing a slowdown in home remodeling activity.

Home Improvement

Home remodeling growth slows to 0.5% by early 2027

By the first quarter of 2027, annual spending growth on home renovations is projected to plummet to a mere 0.

Ethan Rowe·May 12, 2026

Homeowner assessing a home repair project with a thoughtful expression, symbolizing a shift towards essential upgrades in the home improvement market.

Home Improvement

Home Improvement Market Cools, But Prudence May Drive Future Growth

Home Depot, a bellwether for home improvement, saw sales drop 3.

Ethan Rowe·May 10, 2026

A home renovation project stalled due to economic uncertainty, with tools laid out but unused and a Home Depot sign subtly in the background.

Real Estate

Economic climate impact on home remodeling: Home Depot cuts forecast

This year, 71% of homeowners postponed renovations due to economic uncertainty, a factor leading Home Depot to cut its financial forecast and trim its full-year outlook.

Mason Clarke·May 6, 2026

Split image contrasting a luxurious home renovation with a budget-conscious homeowner making repairs, illustrating the bifurcation of renovation spending.

Home Improvement

Family Handyman: Average homeowners cut renovation spending

High-end home renovations are soaring to $150,000 in 2025, a 7% jump, even as the average homeowner plans to cut their future spending by 25%.

Olivia Hart·May 4, 2026