Customer expectations in home services continue to rise, and home service customer experience is now a decisive factor in how homeowners choose contractors. A new report from Housecall Pro examines how digital convenience, transparent pricing, and consistent communication are reshaping homeowner decision-making across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other residential trades. … [Read more...] about Housecall Pro Report Highlights Rising Customer Experience Standards in Home Services
HVACR Market Trends
A Conversation with Richard Boothman, North American Sales Director for Modine Manufacturing
Richard Boothman serves as North American Sales Director for Modine Manufacturing's Heating Division, where he is responsible for commercial strategy, sales, channel relationships, and market development across the company’s heating vertical within the Climate Solutions portfolio. He has spent decades in HVAC, with experience spanning unitary equipment, engineered systems, and … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Richard Boothman, North American Sales Director for Modine Manufacturing
APR Supply’s Baltimore Expansion Strengthens the Region’s HVACR Supply Chain
The APR Baltimore expansion marks an important shift in how contractors across the Greater Baltimore region may access inventory, product breadth, and day-to-day support. With APR Supply entering due diligence to acquire McArdle & Walsh, the market is watching what a fourth-generation distributor with strong operational discipline can bring to a region defined by … [Read more...] about APR Supply’s Baltimore Expansion Strengthens the Region’s HVACR Supply Chain
Home Depot and Lowe’s Q3 2025 Results: What Their Numbers Tell Us About the Year Ahead
Home Depot and Lowe’s Q3 2025 results are in, giving us a clearer sense of how the home-improvement market is holding up as we head into 2026. Sales were steady, digital use continued to climb, and both companies leaned heavily on their Pro strategies, even as consumers remained cautious about big-ticket projects. There is plenty of nuance behind the topline numbers, and Kevin … [Read more...] about Home Depot and Lowe’s Q3 2025 Results: What Their Numbers Tell Us About the Year Ahead
