WFB EditorsHumorWhat Do Wood Floor Pros Dream About?Real wood flooring pros share their dreams, from wacky to hopeful.September 21, 2020Tool ReviewsTool Review: DeWalt 12V/20V MAX Compact Task LightSeptember 21, 2020NewsAugust Construction Employment Drops in 39 States Year-Over-YearConstruction employment declined in 39 states year-over-year in August, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Month-over-month, 31 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs in August.September 21, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: IFCII Flooring Inspector Course; Wood Floor Market Report AvailableIFCII is offering a carpet and hard surface flooring inspection certification course Feb. 17–21 in Norcross, Ga. The class will be held both in-person and virtually for students, and will stream live. The class fee is $1,695 with a certification exam fee of $300. Registration can be found here.September 21, 2020NewsHousing Starts Drop 5.1% in AugustHousing starts declined 5.1% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.41 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The rate is 2.8% above August 2019 starts.September 21, 2020NewsOSHA Fines Michigan Construction Companies for COVID-19 ViolationsThe Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration unleashed thousands of dollars in fines on construction and home improvement companies, including The Home Depot, for failing to follow the state’s required COVID-19 safety guidelines.September 21, 2020NewsHurricane Laura Inflicts $1.1B in Damage on Louisiana Timber IndustryHurricane Laura, which tore through Louisiana in late August, is estimated to have caused $1.1 billion in damage to the state’s timber industry, according to the LSU AgCenter.September 21, 2020TechniquesWood Floor Q&A: Solid Wood & Concrete SlabsAdhesive expert Dre Eisenmann explains the basics that have to be covered in order for solid flooring to be glued to a concrete slab.September 21, 2020Tales From the FrontWood Floor Tales from the Front: Well, That’s One Way to Get Rid of Sanding DustSeptember 21, 2020TechniquesWood Floor Trick of the Trade: A Low-Cost and Readily Available Finish Pouring ContraptionWood floor pro Chris Bauer at Bauer Hardwood Flooring in Sacramento, Calif., offers a tip for a no-cost way to pour finish.September 21, 2020Previous PagePage 126 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 DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentSawdust in Our Veins
