It’s obviously a reflection of the programs we have in place and the improvement in our in-store execution — but don’t underestimate the impact of the unseasonably mild weather we had in the fourth quarter.

As we continue to monitor the changing economic environment, including housing-related metrics, employment, real wage growth and demographic trends, we have confidence in our future performance as the outlook for home-improvement spending remains strong.

Our outlook for 2006 is bright.