WFB EditorsNewsPick the Funniest Caption for ‘At the Art Museum’We’ve rounded up the funniest submissions for our “At the Art Museum” caption contest, and it’s time for you to choose the winner. What is this statue thinking? Be sure to scroll through all the entries before picking your favorite. The winner will be featured in the April/May issue of the magazine and receive a WFB T-shirt.February 24, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Houzz Releases State of the Industry; WFCA Adds Piet Dossche to Hall of FameHouzz released its State of the Industry report, finding that more than half of residential renovation and design companies on its platform expect 2020 to be a “good” or “very good” year for their businesses. The full report can be found here.February 19, 2020NewsChoose the 2020 WFB Design Awards Readers’ Choice WinnerFebruary 19, 2020NewsChina to Accept Applications for Tariff Exemptions on U.S. ProductsChina will begin accepting applications for tariff exemptions on some imported U.S. products, China’s Ministry of Finance announced Feb. 18.February 19, 2020NewsHousing Starts Jump 21.4% Year-Over-Year in JanuaryHousing starts fell 3.6% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.56 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Compared with January 2019, the housing start rate has surged 21.4%.February 19, 2020NewsBuilder Confidence Drops 1 Point in FebruaryBuilder confidence dropped one point in February to a level of 74, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported.February 19, 2020NewsDuraSeal's Larry LeFevre Retires; Matt Ruple HiredLarry LeFevre, known by many throughout the industry for decades as the face of DuraSeal in Chicago, retired in January. After starting his career in the hardware business, LeFevre saw an ad in the Chicago Tribune for a regional account manager opening at Minwax and was hired in 1986 working out of Chicago selling the DuraSeal brand—a position he ended up holding for 33 years, earning nine of the brand's President Club awards in the process.February 17, 2020NewsFloor Covering Leadership Council Disbands, Gives Research to FCEFThe Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC), a coalition of flooring associations formed in 2015 to address challenges in the industry, has voted to disband. The vote was unanimous and is effective immediately.February 17, 2020New ProductsLM Flooring Introduces Grand Mesa CollectionLM Flooring’s Grand Mesa collection features 7½-inch-wide planks in North American hickory and hard maple (Washtub in maple pictured). The engineered flooring has an aluminum oxide finish and is available in random lengths up to 75 inches.lmflooring.comFebruary 17, 2020NewsFishman Flooring Names Greg Paul Mid-Atlantic Regional ManagerFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore) appointed Greg Paul regional manager of its Mid-Atlantic region.February 17, 2020Previous PagePage 165 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
