WFB EditorsNewsThese Pros Have Found Their WFB Golden Tickets—Have You?February 10, 2021NewsCalling All Wood Floor Tool Aficionados: More Info on ‘American Sanderplane’ SoughtHave you ever heard of the American Sanderplane?February 10, 2021New ProductsMohawk Introduces UltraWoodMohawk’s UltraWood features the company’s Everlast hardwood protection system that guards against scratches, wear and dents. It also includes Mohawk’s WetProtect technology to protect against water damage. It is available in four styles (Gingham Oaks, Azalea Oak pictured). mohawkflooring.comFebruary 10, 2021NewsWanted: Funny Captions for Logger PictureWhat is this person thinking?February 10, 2021NewsFirst Permitted Home Built By Robots Is For Sale in New YorkThe first permitted home built by robots is for sale in Riverhead, N.Y.February 10, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Makita Eyes Atlanta Expansion; Mohawk Training Recognized; Top States For LEEDMakita announced it has purchased 80 acres of land northeast of Atlanta as part of its expansion plan in the U.S. “Business continues to grow, and we are continuing to invest in the future,” the company stated.February 10, 2021New ProductsBosch Introduces Cordless Circular SawBosch’s ProFactor 18-Volt Strong Arm Connected-Ready 7¼-Inch Circular Saw is a high-powered cordless tool featuring a 24-tooth carbide circular saw blade. It is designed with a 50-degree bevel range, auxiliary handle and pivoting dust port. boschtools.comFebruary 8, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Housing Affordability ‘Steady’; Bruce Hardwood Among ‘30 Most Innovative’; Construction Project Backlog GrowsHousing affordability held steady in the fourth quarter of 2020 as record-low mortgage rates offset record-high home prices, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Of the new and existing homes sold in the quarter, 58.3% were affordable to families with an adjusted median income of $72,900.February 8, 2021NewsConstruction Unemployment Hits 9.4% in JanuaryThe unemployment rate in the construction industry reached 9.4% in January, up from 5.4% in January 2020, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. The construction unemployment rate in December 2020 was 9.6%.February 8, 2021NewsUSITC: U.S. Wood Molding Producers ‘Materially Injured’ By Unfair China TradeU.S. wood moldings and millwork producers are “materially injured” by imports of wood moldings and millwork products from China that are subsidized and sold in the U.S. at a “less than fair value,” according to the U.S. International Trade Commission.February 8, 2021Previous PagePage 100 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentIs the 'Upgrade' from 1K to 2K Finish Worth It?
