Home Improvement Industry
Further information: Hardware storeHome or residential renovation is a $300 billion industry in the United States, and a $48 billion industry in Canada. The average cost per project is $3,000 in the United States and $11,000–15,000 in Canada.
There are several types of companies that contribute to the booming renovation industry. Supply businesses such as Home Depot, Lowes, Menards and Rona Lansing provide all the materials and tools necessary to facilitate home renovations. Many online companies and home improvement websites offer tips, guidelines and trends to give homeowners ideas for design and décor.
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—Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906)
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—John Morley [1st Viscount Morley Of Blackburn] (1838–1923)
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—Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)