WFB EditorsNewsNAHB: Single-Family Housing Starts Increased 15.8% in AugustSingle-family housing starts increased 15.8% from July to August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 992,000 units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.September 18, 2024NewsWFB Briefs: Festool Shipping Fall Product Line; Floor & Decor Opens Virginia StoreFestool’s fall product line that includes their ExoActive Exoskeleton, the KHC 18 Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill and DOMINO storage kits is now shipping out to customers.September 18, 2024NewsBona Seeking Sales Social Media SpecialistBona is seeking a sales social media specialist in Englewood, Colo., to oversee its business-to-business audience.September 18, 2024NewsMortgage Payments More Affordable Than Rent in Majority of U.S. Metro AreasMonthly mortgage payments are less expensive than rent in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, according to the Zillow Home Loans analysis.September 18, 2024NewsKährs Research Collaboration Explores How Flooring Products Affect the BrainKährs is partnering in a neurodesign project to investigate how the brain responds to architectural design and floor products.September 18, 2024NewsBuilder Confidence Rises After Four-Month DownturnBuilder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased two points in September to a level of 41 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.September 18, 2024NewsBankruptcy Court Approves $40 Million LL Flooring Sale to Founder Tom SullivanThe sale of LL Flooring to founder and former CEO Tom Sullivan moved forward another step as a bankruptcy court on Monday approved the “going concern” sale to F9 Investments, Richmond BizSense reported.September 18, 2024New ProductsReekon Introduces T1M Utility Digital Tape MeasureReekon’s T1M Utility Digital Tape Measure comes in 16- and 25-foot configurations, has Bluetooth connectivity and allows users to store up to 1,000 measurements.September 16, 2024HumorReaders Respond: [Fill in the Blank] SpongeBob MemeWFB asked followers on Facebook and Instagram to fill in the blank on this “Me after I” SpongeBob meme. Here’s how they responded:September 16, 2024NewsFlooring Pros Experience a Month of Project DelaysResidential flooring pros are experiencing 4.4 weeks of delay before starting new projects, according to the Houzz Subcontractor Backlog Index.September 16, 2024Previous PagePage 42 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
