WFB EditorsNewsStudy: Remodeling Spending Expected to Grow 8.6% by Mid-2022Home renovation and repair expenditures are projected to see an annual gain of 8.6% by the second quarter of 2022—from around $350 billion to $380 billion, according to a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS).July 19, 2021NewsJune Construction Employment Lags in 39 States Since PandemicJune construction employment trailed in 39 states compared with pre-pandemic February 2020 construction employment rates, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.July 19, 2021NewsTree DNA Used to Get Timber Thief ConvictionTree DNA was used to help convict a man accused of timber theft in Tacoma, Wash., ABC News reported. It’s the first time tree DNA has been introduced in a federal trial, prosecutors said.July 14, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Small Business Optimism Grows in June; FloorTek Golf Tournament; Used Power Drive for SaleSmall business optimism increased 2.9 points in June to 102.5 on the NFIB Optimism Index. It’s the first time the index has exceeded 100 since November 2020, according to NFIB. Despite the increase in optimism, small business owners continued to cite finding employees as a challenge.July 14, 2021NewsAHF Unleashes ‘Dogwood’ Densified Wood Technology for FlooringAHF Products (Mountville, Pa.) is introducing Dogwood Densified Wood, a “wood-densifying technology” designed to combat a common enemy of wood floors: dog nails.July 14, 2021NewsDomotex 2022 Reports 95% of Floor Space BookedDomotex 2022 announced 95% of available floor space has been booked for its 33rd season in Hannover, Germany, Jan. 13–16, 2022.July 14, 2021New ProductsDeWalt Introduces Xtreme 12-Volt Max Circular SawDeWalt’s Xtreme 12-Volt Max 5⅜-inch Circular Saw features increased visibility via an LED light, optional dust collection and an electric brake that quickly stops the blade after the trigger is released. Its built-in rafter hook also allows for convenient job site storage, the company says.dewalt.comJuly 14, 2021Machines/Tools2021 Tools + Supplies Product FocusSee the latest abrasives, sanding machines, vacuums and more. The companies below are advertisers in the June/July 2021 issue of Wood Floor Business.July 13, 2021NewsFour Charged in Connection with Texas ‘Lumber Theft Ring’Four people were charged in connection with a “lumber theft ring” accused of stealing more than $40,000-worth of lumber and other building materials from job sites, the Parker County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office announced.July 12, 2021New ProductsWoodworks by Ted Todd Offers Antique CollectionWoodworks by Ted Todd’s Antique Collection offers restored antique oak and elm flooring in a variety of styles. The collection’s oak flooring is available in plank, chevron, herringbone and Versailles panels. Antique’s elm flooring is available in Versailles, fingerblock, checkerboard, plank and more. woodworksflooring.usJuly 12, 2021Previous PagePage 70 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 DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentIs the 'Upgrade' from 1K to 2K Finish Worth It?
