WFB EditorsNewsExisting Home Sales Drop Slightly in AprilSales of existing homes fell 0.4% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.19 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The rate is 4.4% below April 2018 existing home sales.May 22, 2019ContractingTalk Back: What Was the Very First Task You Ever Did on a Wood Flooring Job Site?Wood flooring pros share their memories of the first thing they ever did on a wood flooring job site—for better or worse.May 21, 2019ContractingWhat’s the Most Unusual Wood Floor Job You’ve Ever Done?Wood flooring pros share the unique jobs they have installed, sanded and finished.May 20, 2019TechniquesWood Flooring Q&A: Why Do Some Woods Darken?Wood scientist Dr. Alex Weidenhoeft of the Forest Products Laboratory answers an age-old question about wood darkening.May 20, 2019Tales From the FrontTales from the Front: ‘Are you Supposed to Glue That?’Wood floor pro Jeff Doyle tells a story about a wood floor installation that was missing a critical component.May 20, 2019TechniquesTrick of the Trade: Dollar Store Puppy Pads Protect FloorsThe XL version of dollar-store puppy pads are excellent at absorbing moisture and wiping dirty, wet shoes off on the job site.May 20, 2019NewsSaroyan Hardwoods Acquires Assets of Heppner HardwoodsSaroyan Hardwoods (Huntington Park, Calif.) announced that it has acquired key production assets of Azusa, Calif.-based Heppner Hardwoods.May 20, 2019New ProductsBullet Tools Releases Magnum Edge Flooring ShearThe 13-inch Magnum Edge Flooring Shear is a heavy-duty cutter for products up to 13 inches wide and 1 inch thick. It features protective end caps, powerful ball bearings and an adjustable blade depth, the company says.bullettools.comMay 20, 2019NewsBona Names Jeff Sheaves Territory Manager on East CoastBona US (Englewood, Colo.) appointed Jeff Sheaves territory manager on the East Coast, where he will be responsible for Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware and Maryland.May 20, 2019NewsPowernail Gets Patent for F-Series Fastening ToolsPowernail (Lake Zurich, Ill.) announced it has been awarded a patent for its F-Series, a line of trigger-actuated pneumatic fastening tools.May 20, 2019Previous PagePage 214 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
