Home renovation activity continues to hold steady, with the Canadian Home Builders' Association reporting a neutral score of 50.3 in its spring Renovation Market Index.


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July 2, 2026

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Home Renovation Market Shows Signs of Stability

Home renovation activity continues to hold steady, with the Canadian Home Builders' Association reporting a neutral score of 50.3 in its spring Renovation Market Index. Read more.

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How AI is Reshaping Consumer Behaviour

Artificial intelligence is now becoming part of how people plan renovations and research products before making purchasing decisions. Read more.

Festool Expands Cordless Lineup

Festool has announced an expanded lineup of cordless tools, batteries and accessories designed to deliver more power to build better. The new offerings give professionals greater freedom, consistency and control across a wide range of job site applications. Read more.

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Canadian Small Business Confidence Remains Low

Small business confidence saw virtually no change in June, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reporting the index remained below the 50-point mark. Read more.

Terrazzo-like Vinyl for High-traffic Areas

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