Housing Market Slowdown Hits Home Renovations

Aug 28, 202605:53Business

Homeowners are putting off big renovations, but they're still spending on the repairs they can't avoid. New earnings from Home Depot and Lowe's show professional contractors outperforming DIY customers as the housing mar...

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