WFB EditorsNewsHousing Starts Jump 5.7% in AprilApril housing starts grew 5.7% from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.24 million units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Overall, housing starts are 2.5% below April 2018 rates.May 20, 2019DesignWood Floor Trendspotting: Taupe Tones in San RafaelPopular wood flooring colors are moving toward a more “natural” taupe look in the area.May 17, 2019Social MediaWood Floor Social Studies: Building Relationships Via PodcastReal Antique Wood is using their podcast to break the ice with customers before they even enter the shop.May 17, 2019Tool ReviewsTool Reviews: ISOtunes Pro and Xtra EarphonesA hardwood floor pro tries out the Bluetooth-enabled earphones in various situations, including installing and sanding wood flooring.May 17, 2019NewsBuilder Confidence Rises 3 Points in MayBuilder confidence increased three points in May to a level of 66 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), the highest it has been since October.May 15, 2019NewsAuthorities Find 200 Containers of Confiscated Bubinga That Went MissingIn April, 353 containers of illegally logged rare timber confiscated by the West African country of Gabon went missing. On May 14, Gabon announced it had located 200 of the containers and detained two Chinese nationals, Reuters reports.May 15, 2019NewsHome Remodeling Spending Increased 11.54% in AprilHouse remodeling spending grew 11.54% year-over-year in April, according to BuildFax.May 15, 2019New ProductsWagner Unveils Rapid RH L6 SystemWagner Meters’ Rapid RH L6 system is designed to provide concrete moisture readings up to 100% RH and is capable of holding up to 512 time-stamped readings. The sensor data can be easily transferred to Wagner’s DataMaster L6 app, the company says.wagnermeters.comMay 15, 2019NewsPreservationists Save House Containing 1893 World's Fair ParquetHardwood floor craftsman William Witten designed the parquet dance floor used at the 1893 World's Fair. He later reinstalled the flooring in his home, but all was threatened by a proposed development.May 15, 2019NewsSchönox Accepting 2019 Worst Subfloor Contest SubmissionsHPS Schönox is accepting submissions for its 6th Annual Worst Subfloor Contest.May 15, 2019Previous PagePage 215 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
