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In what year was The Home Depot founded?

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about $567 billion

About how much did Americans spend on home improvement and repair in 2022?

Home improvement and repair spending hit a new record high in 2022 as homeowners upgraded aging houses.

Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (2022) jchs.harvard.edu

1921

In what year was Lowe's, Home Depot's biggest rival, founded?

Lowe's traces its roots to a single hardware store in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, decades before Home Depot existed.

Source: Wikipedia, Lowe's (2024) en.wikipedia.org

Sergius Orata

According to a historical account, who is credited as an early 'house flipper' in ancient Rome?

In the 1st century BC, Sergius Orata reportedly bought villas, added heating and spas, then resold them at a profit.

Source: Wikipedia, Home improvement (2024) en.wikipedia.org

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