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The Spring Strategy Shaping Home Improvement in 2026

March 20, 2026

As homeowners navigate a challenging housing market, many are choosing to improve their current homes rather than move, a shift The Home Depot says is shaping demand heading into the 2026 spring season. In this new video from Store Managers Meeting, Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail examines the macroeconomic forces behind the “Improve vs. Move” strategy, including aging housing stock and the rise of “stay in place” renovations, while Senior Vice President of Merchandising Rodes Bazzel highlights the spring projects that are fueling the trend.

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