Purgula

Innovation for Homeowners

March 29, 2025

Hi Reader,

Having recently attended the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS) in Las Vegas, we present our favorite products from the show in this week's newsletter.

NHS is one of our most enjoyable industry shows for Purgula, as we are free to discover a wide range of innovative products uniquely designed for the home, as well as the imaginative, daring inventors behind them.

What is different about this tradeshow is that there is a heightened focus on the latest needs of end-customers, with a primary focus on homeowners.

Everyone in attendance (exhibitors, retail buyers, marketers, service providers) has a vested interest in understanding current trends and the needs of end-customers, who ultimately aim to improve their home lives.

Unlike other highly regarded tradeshows — such as IBS and KBIS, which focus on home construction and major kitchen & bath remodeling, respectively — exhibitors at NHS can adapt to changes in the home market much faster. Based on immediate feedback and short product cycles, manufacturers can introduce standalone products that can immediately impact the lives of their customers — without needing industry-wide adoption from interconnected networks of trade professionals.

Here are a few "styles" of innovation we encountered at the show:

• Professional Experience (“Mother of Necessity”)
• Homage (“Fulfilling the Vision of Another”)
• Product Extensions (“Learning How Customers Really Use Their Products”)

Other, more common, sources of innovation we observed were driven by improving one or more of the following benefits:

• Convenience
• Performance
• Safety

That said, NHS is an annual reminder that there may indeed be a better "mouse trap" in the market — a better solution that can solve a nagging problem in your home, and the homes of many others.

As you go about your busy life, keep in mind that there are inventors and ingenious product developers toiling away to make products that will positively impact the lives of their customers.

With that reminder, we include a collection of articles that share a wide range of innovative products from other recent tradeshows, plus a look back at our favorite products from NHS 2024.

PS: Our previous newsletter can be found here and our archive here.

Related Topics: Home Products | Tradeshows | Market Trends | Inspiration​

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​Homeownership Remains Financial Stretch Around U.S. as Prices Remain Near Record High​

Major homeownership expenses continue to consume one-third of the National Average Wage, while historical affordability stays close to the low point of the past decade.

Source: ATTOM

Real Estate

​February Was an Unexpected – and Pleasant – Surprise for Housing Starts​

Even as the new construction market for housing continues to struggle the results from February were better than expected. Privately owned housing starts were up 11.2% over revised January numbers.

Source: International Woodworking Fair (IWF)

Money

​Percentage of Parents Financially Supporting Adult Children Reaches a 3-Year High​

Half of U.S. parents with adult children provide regular financial assistance to their grown offspring. The average support per adult child is $1,474 monthly, about 6% higher than last year. However, 40% of these parents plan to cut off funds in the next two years.

Source: Survey of 1,000 U.S. parents of adult children by Savings.com

Davymat Doormat Locker

Introducing the transformable Davymat Doormat Delivery Box Locker, the ultimate solution to porch piracy and package stress! This ingenious product converts from a sleek, collapsible doormat into a secure, anti-theft lockbox in just seconds. It features a resettable combo lock and easy anchoring options for unbeatable security — no apps or batteries required. Comes with two premium swappable doormats to blend seamlessly with your porch while ensuring hassle-free, driver-friendly deliveries every time. Upgrade your doorstep and enjoy peace of mind with this modern must-have product!

Rubber King's
Interlocking Gym Floor Tiles

Transform your indoor and outdoor spaces into safe, quiet and convenient fitness areas with Rubber King's Interlocking Gym Floor Tiles made of recycled rubber. This versatile flooring solution is designed with ease-of-use in mind, making it simple for anyone to install and enjoy. Whether you’re setting up an indoor or outdoor home gym, a play area for kids, or a comfortable music studio, this high-performance flooring provides the durability and safety you'll need.

That's it for this week's newsletter. We hope you enjoy our latest content and find it helpful in your journey to become a resourceful and fulfilled homeowner. Stay tuned for more updates, and reach out to us if you have any questions or suggestions for future content topics!
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Keep learning and innovating!
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Robert & Rukmani

Co-Founders of ​Purgula​

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