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The latest information on remodeling in North East WisconsinSkilled-Labor Shortage ‘Not Going Away Soon’: NKBA
This article was originally published on Feb 15th, 2025 on Kitchen & Bath Design News As the kitchen and bath industry continues to navigate the implications of a significant skilled labor shortage, many design and remodeling firms have resorted to hiring...
Home Updates That Pay Off When You Sell
This article was originally published on Feb 21st, 2025 on Keeping Current Matters If you're thinking about selling your home, making the right updates can help you attract buyers and maximize your return on investment (ROI). With more homes on the market and buyers...
Pella Corporation Marks 100 Years
This article was originally written and published by Qualified Remodeler. Pella Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary with team members, leadership, retirees and community members on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. During the event, held at the company’s...
Rebuilding Together Fox Valley Expands into Waupaca and Brown Counties
Our NARI in the Neighborhood partner, Rebuilding Together Fox Valley (RTFV), is growing its impact in Northeast Wisconsin. Executive Director Chip Wood recently announced the organization’s expansion into Waupaca and Brown counties, with plans to add a fourth Fall...
DoorDash Now Delivers from The Home Depot
This article was originally published on Feb 10th, 2025 by Jay Schneider on ProRemodeler New partnership allows pros to get drill bits and lunch bites delivered to the jobsite. How many times have you been on a jobsite and realized you don’t have the right screws or...
2025 Kitchen Trends
This article was originally published on Jan. 30th, 2025 on Kitchen & Bath Design News. BETHLEHEM, PA — The focus for kitchen design over the next three years will be on sustainability and wellness, the use of calming earth tones, and the importance of lighting....
Building the Future: NEW NARI Supports Youth Build with Habitat for Humanity
At NEW NARI, we believe in building more than just homes—we’re committed to building futures. Through our NARI in the Neighborhood and Workforce Development initiatives, we proudly support programs that strengthen our community and encourage young people to explore...
Congratulations to the 2025 NARI Regional Remodeler of the Year Award Winners!
NARI is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Regional Remodeler of the Year Awards. This year’s program saw an extraordinary 477 entries across 40 categories, resulting in 164 regional winners and 49 team members—with projects representing more than...
Leaf Home Survey Reveals Trust Gap in Home Improvement Industry
This article was originally published on Jan 30, 2024 by Qualified Remodeler. New research from Leaf Home, a national provider of home improvement products and solutions, and Morning Consult, an intelligence and technology company, reveals a trust gap in the home...
Federation Update from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships released this statement via email on Feb 02, 2025 Yesterday, President Trump issued three Executive Orders imposing new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, set to take effect...
Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Canadian Softwood Lumber
This article was originally published on Feb 3, 2025 by National Association of Home Builders. This post has been updated. President Trump on Feb. 1 announced an across-the-board tariff of 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods coming into the United States, and these...
Timber Innovations Receives Gold Award
NEW NARI member Timber Innovations received the 2025 NARI Milwaukee RotY Gold Award for their Contemporary Lake Home entry.The original design of this lakeside home featured a pseudo-classical European design popular in the 1980s, with high arches, intricate metal...











