Those who remodel kitchens and baths in homes across the nation enjoyed a solid first quarter and are on track to a strong full year despite buffeting headwinds, according to new data. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has released its Kitchen & Bath Market Index for the first […]

CINCINNATI — New U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics show inflation cooled in April. Still, some drivers are spending half their paychecks at fuel pumps. “I’m discouraged,” said Marie Grooms, co-owner of Hi-Tech Handyman Services. Grooms’ crew of contractors survived near ruin when the pandemic forced Amazon to suspend home services. […]