Jacob Musselman

Indiana, Indianapolis

Photographer at Freelance

News and Digital Editor at North American Hardware and Paint Association

Indy-area freelance photographer. Open for assignment around Indiana.

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Home Improvement Growth Expected Through 2026 - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Home » Industry News » Home Improvement Growth Expected Through 2026 Industry News Annual spending for home improvements and maintenance is expected to grow modestly through 2026, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University. The LIRA projects year over year spending for home renovation and repair will increase 2.5%, reaching a record $526 billion by Q1 2026. “A...
Lawn and Garden Category Sees Growth With Lawn Mower Segment - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Home » Industry News » Lawn and Garden Category Sees Growth With Lawn Mower Segment Tags HIRI home improvement research institute Lawn And Garden News news trends trends 4 Outdoor Power Tools for Spring As the weather gets warmer, more homeowners will be looking to spruce up and prepare …...
Bipartisan Legislation Pushes for Mass Timber in Federal Construction - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Introduced in late March, the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025 aims to prioritize the usage of mass timber and other innovative wood products in federal projects, including public buildings and military facilities. This preference is designed to encourage the adoption of sustainable building materials. The legislative proposal was bipartisanly introduced by senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), James Risch (R-ID), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID).
Hot Products – April 16, 2025 - Hardware Retailing

1 week ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Spray Adhesive (SPONSORED)Versatile, strong, durable—the 3M™ Super 77™ Multi-Surface Super Strength, 3M™ Max Strength Contact Adhesive Spray 90, and 3M™ Corner Bead Spray Adhesive Spray 61 for drywall provide strong, permanent bonds on a variety of surfaces. Containing fewer Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) than previous 3M sprays of the same name, these adhesives are the perfect blend of innovation and performance.
Remodeling Sentiment Down in Q1 2025 - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q1 2025, posting a reading of 63, down five points compared to the previous quarter. While the reading of 63 is still in positive territory, this is only the second time since the first quarter of 2020 that the RMI has been this low. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as good, fair or poor.
International Hardware Fair Announces New 2026 Dates - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Home » Industry Events » International Hardware Fair Announces New 2026 Dates Industry Events, Industry News, International Events The central business platform for the global hardware industry, the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair, launches in 2026 with fresh momentum and a new sequence of days, running from March 3 to March 6, 2026. International decision-makers, buyers and retailers will meet in Cologne, Germany for four days of innovation, networking and industry education....
Paused Tariffs Offer Temporary Relief for Consumers - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Days after sweeping tariffs were announced, President Donald Trump has paused tariffs for most nations for 90 days and increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. As a result of these tariffs, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett says imports during the second half of 2025 are expected to be down at least 20% year over year. Even balanced against elevated levels earlier this year, it could bring the 2025 cargo volume to a net decline of 150% or more.
Bliffert Lumber Announces Sales Promotion - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Home » Industry News » Bliffert Lumber Announces Sales Promotion Industry News Bliffert Lumber announced the promotion of Lauren Parsons to director of sales.
Houzz Reports Softer Q2 Expectations for Construction and Design Sectors - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Houzz, an online design forum, released its Q2 2025 Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector. The report found that businesses across the construction sector and the architecture and design services sector have less optimism about activity in the second quarter of the year.
5 Products Keeping Pets Healthy and Happy - Hardware Retailing

2 weeks ago | hardwareretailing.com | Jacob Musselman

Home » Category » 5 Products Keeping Pets Healthy and Happy Category, Farm, Pet & Ranch Younger generations, particularly Millennials and Generation Z, are driving the demand for pet foods that mirror human health trends.