Technology

Skil relaunches website
Skil has unveiled its redesigned website, skiltools.com, which helps make projects easier for do-it-yourselfers and handymen. The new site features a revamped layout; updated images; and tips, tricks and product reviews.

An enhanced navigation system and expanded accessories section offers consumers an easy-to-use resource. In addition, the website offers improved 'buy' links, giving the user the ability to cross-reference projects and match tools to accessories.
Wet and Forget hits the showers
The makers of a leading exterior moss, mold, mildew and algae stain remover are rolling out a low-maintenance shower cleaner called Wet and Forget Shower.

The product slogan is: “Spray weekly. Scrub never.” And it expands the company's easy-to-use brand messaging.

Griffith: Investigations produce no surprises

Ace Hardware CEO Ray Griffith said the co-op’s $152 million accounting error is embarrassing, but...
Bahamas hardware retailer receives royal title

Do it Best store owner visits Buckingham Palace to be recognized for contributions to the...
A.O. Smith launches mobile app for plumbers

Ashland City, Tenn.-based maker of water heaters and boilers launched the A.O. Smith Warranty Check app for contractors and plumbers for use in the field.

"The iPhone and Android have created a huge demand for on-the-go information from homeowners and professionals," said Matt Southards, senior manager of digital marketing and strategy for A.O. Smith. "As an industry leader, we want to provide our plumbing professionals with easy access to critical information from remote locations."
Orchard Supply Hardware appoints real estate and legal executives

The San Jose, Calif.-based home improvement chain says its senior management team is now in...
Handsaws

Few product categories are as closely associated with old-school artisanship as the handsaw. Low-tech, but...
Buchanan, builders to gather at PDIS

An economist from the Federal Reserve Bank, a Generation Y expert from Deloitte, the head...
DeRodes hired by information commerce firm

Home Depot’s former chief information officer will serve as the chief technology officer of First...
Rocky fourth quarter at Beazer Homes

Fourth-quarter results are not yet available; investor group calls for ouster of CEO....

Skil relaunches website

Wet and Forget hits the showers

Griffith: Investigations produce no surprises

Bahamas hardware retailer receives royal title

A.O. Smith launches mobile app for plumbers

Orchard Supply Hardware appoints real estate and legal executives

Handsaws

Buchanan, builders to gather at PDIS

DeRodes hired by information commerce firm

Rocky fourth quarter at Beazer Homes