US Homebuilders Say Things Are Looking Up for ‘24

The construction industry still has a long way to go to get back to its boom days but new data suggests builders are getting more optimistic. Increasing consumer demand coupled with small drops in mortgage rates are all pointing in the same direction for US homebuilders: Up. New statistics from the National Association of Home […]

Flat-Front Kitchen Cabinets a Key Trend for ‘24: Zillow

Zillow, the home home-buying online service, revealed some of the things it says potential homebuyers are looking for in their new homes. Every home buyer has their own favorites when it comes to what they want in their next home, but Zillow pointed to design trends it sees for the new year, including several of […]

Weinig Holz-Her USA Opens State-of-the-Art NC Facility

Weinig Holz-Her USA has opened its new 148,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Statesville, NC that it says “underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to growth and innovation in the industry.” A leader in solid wood and panel processing equipment solutions for the woodworking industry, Weinig Holz-Her USA says the new facility is mainly dedicated to its System […]

$25 Million Hardwood Research Bill Introduced

Two U.S. House representatives have introduced a bill that would call on the Department of Agriculture to step up hardwood research. The Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act has just been introduced into the House of Representatives by congresspersons Tom Tiffany (WI) and Ann Kuster (NH). The bill would “bolster domestic industry efforts and […]

Lowe’s Launches Loyalty Program for DIYers

In an effort to drive sales and buying frequency, big-box home improvement chain Lowe’s has launched its MyLowe’s Rewards program. The big home improvement chains, Lowe’s and Home Depot, continue to look for that right balance between professional builders and do-it-yourselfers and now Lowe’s has a new program for the latter: MyLowe’s Rewards. Launched in […]

Understanding the Importance of Kiln Drying

Woodworkers across the industry spectrum know that in the world of woodworking, creating durable and high-quality furniture requires attention to detail, and one crucial step in the process is the kiln-drying of wood. Kiln drying is a method used to remove moisture from the wood, ensuring it is stable and ready for crafting into furniture […]