Pete Hegseth, secretary of the Dept. of War and the Department of Defense reportedly went on a $94.3 billion spending spree last September that included millions on steak, salmon, lobster, and yes, furniture. Lots of money was spent on furniture.

The annual festival convenes a wide cross-section of the global design community, including leading brands, creative professionals, students, and cultural institutions. The program highlights the diversity of New York’s design ecosystem while creating opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and public engagement.

With the new Altendorf F 30, Altendorf is expanding its portfolio with a sliding table saw for the craftsman segment. The F 30 was developed specifically for businesses that value precision, stability, and clearly structured operation – while also offering an attractive entry point into the world of Altendorf sliding table saws.

As municipalities and private operators modernize aging facilities across North America, the materials used in interior applications are being evaluated not only for durability and cost, but also for verified fire resistance and long-term safety performance.

Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor. The latest HMI survey also revealed that 37% of builders cut prices in March, up slightly from 36% in February. according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) data.

A warm, versatile neutral with deep forest tones, Black Oak is bold but balanced, modern yet familiar, the company says. Inspired by naturally aged wood, it brings warmth and depth to outdoor spaces, encouraging homeowners to stain with intention across seasons and styles.

Wisconsin Forests FIRST is funded through a $1 million State of Wisconsin grant awarded to the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association and the Wisconsin Paper Council, in close collaboration with the Wisconsin Council on Forestry. The two-year initiative brings together industry leaders and subject matter experts to identify challenges and align priorities to position Wisconsin’s forest and wood products sector for long-term success.

Valen USA produces custom components for cabinet, closet, and millwork applications, supporting both individual projects and larger OEM programs. The company supplies shops ranging from independent fabricators to national franchise organizations, offering a range of styles and materials designed to support custom manufacturing needs. Visit booth #429.

Each month in FDMC Magazine, we feature the 'Notable Nine Online,' nine stories that were the most viewed and engaged with from WoodworkingNetwork.com over the past month. The following stories were chosen by our readers by what they were most interested in from February 14 to March 13.