VIDEO – TIMES UP, IWF IS HERE – If you are still on the fence, here are 3 reasons why everyone you know will be at the show in 2 weeks

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New Show Coming: IWF West debuts August 25 – 27, 2027, in San Antonio.

Exactly one year from IWF 2026 opening day, IWF West premieres in San Antonio as North American woodworking’s newest trade show and conference.
Register now. Save big.

Registering for North American woodworking’s #1 trade show and conference is an unbeatable value at $25.00—but not for long. IWF 2026 show registration pricing increases to $50.00 starting Saturday, August 1– through the show. One quick click now saves you 50% on standard registration pricing. Register now.
VIDEO – WANT TO SAVE MONEY AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW? – You can easily save on Tickets, Hotels, and Classes…but time is running out

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VIDEO – WANT THE BEHIND THE SCENES EXPERIENCE? – The new Wood Industry Innovation Tours give you a deeper look into the IWF show, and brings you face to face with the People and Companies you need to know for your Business

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VIDEO – HAVE YOU BEEN YET? – If you are looking for the BEST party in the Woodworking Industry, you came to the right place – Welcome to the IWF Night at the Tabernacle

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More Than Half of Homeowners Doing Renovation Projects

Even as the new build market continues to lag, a new study shows that fixing up existing homes remains a strong business. More than half of US homeowners — 54 percent — are undertaking renovation projects, according to Houzz Inc. in its new 2026 Houzz & Home Study. The median spend was $20,000, the online newsletter […]
Housing Market Not Likely to Rebound Anytime Soon

It’s not getting worse but an analyst report sees housing being soft for the immediate future. “We anticipate ongoing pressure ahead, as interest rates remain somewhat elevated—restrictive monetary policy due to higher-than-expected inflation—and continue to weigh on affordability and borrowing, resulting in deferred home investment.” That’s the bottom line forecast from Telsey Advisory Group, the […]
NKBA Forecasting Moderate Revenue Gains for 2026

In its new Kitchen and Bath Market Index for the first quarter of 2026, the organization sees some positive signs for the business. Kitchen and bath companies are forecasting moderate revenue gains for 2026, with more projecting low-to-mid-single-digit growth averaging 3.6 percent, the organization said. Retailers are the most positive, forecasting a 6 percent increase, […]
Do Trees Grow in New York City? Yes, Says a New Plan

A new “urban forest” plan for New York City was just unveiled by the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ). The new plan, created by architectural and design firm WXY, is designed to keep temperatures in the city from rising as global warming spreads but also to counteract historic inequities in lower-income neighborhoods. […]