Multiple Signs Point to Good News for Housing Market

We’re still not back to the good old days in the housing business but a number of indicators are presenting good news going forward. It’s been a tough stretch for the housing business—and the people who build houses—but recent news from several directions suggests things are continuing to look up as the sector rebounds.  New data on […]

Smaller Homes with Fewer Doors and Cabinets: How Builders Are Adapting

The American home has always been a moving target but that is more so as builders look for new ways to make them more affordable. It may be smaller, perhaps a little narrower and certainly it has fewer doors, windows and cabinets: Home builders are continuing to find ways to make new homes less expensive for […]

The Paris Summer Olympics Will Showcase Timber Too

The athletes are always the stars of the Olympics but the Paris Summer games will also feature creative uses of wood and recycled timber. Olympic games over the years have been characterized by newly constructed stadium and sports facilities that often sit unused once the event is over. This summer the organizers of the Paris […]

Home Depot Increases Its Efforts to Meet Pro Needs

Home Depot, already the retail leader in supplying the professional contractor, is stepping up its efforts to expand its business. The nation’s largest home improvement retailer is also the biggest vendor for pro builders and with an expansion of its distribution center network this year it is poised to get bigger. The company announced recently that […]

Häfele Bringing Lighting Innovations to IWF 2024

One of the leaders in LED lighting solutions for interiors, Häfele will showcase new technologies at the IWF show this year. The company will be showcasing two new families of chip-on-board light strips that represent its latest technology in LED lighting for cabinetry and furniture. The collections – COB Gold and COB Complete – simplify the […]

Unveiling the Radial Arm Saw

In the world of woodworking, where precision is paramount, the radial arm saw stands tall as the original indispensable tool of the shop. Its versatility, historical significance, and innovative offerings from companies like the Original Saw Company make it an essential component of any woodworker’s arsenal. The concept of the radial arm saw traces back […]