WFB EditorsNewsSponsored Video: Advantage Coatings' Direct App SolutionSponsored: Are you sick of paying over $100 for your two-part finish? How long does it take you to get in and out of your distributor? Check out the video to see how Advantage Coatings’ App-driven solution eliminates those concerns and more. With Advantage Direct you’ll never pay shipping and there are no minimums. To show you we are the leaders in hardwood floor coatings, we are offering 50% off your first order. Type in “50off” at checkout, applied to the first $400 of any purchase. To download the App, search “Advantage Coatings” in the App Store. Available in the App Store and Google Play.May 30, 2018New ProductsFestool Adds Accessories for CT Dust ExtractorsFestool has added accessories for its CT Dust Extractor line, including extension pipes, hoses, nozzles and filters. The accessories include an anti-static design to keep dust from accumulating, the company says.www.festoolusa.comMay 30, 2018NewsDigital Wallet Use Expected to Grow 30 Percent in 2018With services such as Apple Pay and Venmo, more and more people are using their phones as wallets.May 30, 2018NewsWFB Caption Contest: ‘Barefoot Sander Guy’May 30, 2018NewsBona Certifies 500th CraftsmanMay 30, 2018NewsHome Prices Rose 6.5 Percent Year-Over-Year in MarchHome prices continued their upward surge in March, increasing 6.5 percent in March compared with March 2017, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.May 30, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators Names Charles Tyson Chief Customer Experience OfficerLumber Liquidators announced the appointment of Charles Tyson as chief customer experience officer.May 30, 2018NewsLowe’s Will Phase Out Paint Strippers Containing Methylene ChlorideLowe’s announced Tuesday it will begin phasing out paint removal products that contain methylene chloride, a toxic chemical that has been linked to three deaths in the past 13 months.May 30, 2018NewsLowe’s Net Earnings Increased 64 Percent in Q1 2018Lowe’s net earnings for the first quarter of 2018 grew 64 percent compared with the same period last year, increasing from $602 million to $988 million.May 30, 2018NewsSales of Existing Homes Decline 2.5 Percent in AprilSales of existing homes dropped 2.5 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.46 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.May 30, 2018Previous PagePage 295 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