Allanna Bell, owner of Optimization Dolls (Opmdolls), which specializes in closet design, became a featured designer on a popular HGTV show, Married to Real Estate, after a direct message on Instagram.
Although new residential furniture orders dropped 1% in May compared to 2024, they are up 11% compared to April figures, according to the July issue of Furniture Insights. Orders, however, are down 3% for the year-to-date, compared to last year.
MasterBrand Inc. and American Woodmark Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement whereby MasterBrand will combine with American Woodmark via an all-stock merger valued at $3.6 billion. Upon closing, American Woodmark will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MasterBrand.
Increased costs of imported building materials likely contributing to higher remodeling spend, yet remodeling activity remains high, according to Houzz.
While most of the new tools Milwaukee introduced in a special media event are targeted at job site trades, there are several new tools of particular interest to woodworkers.
Northwestern lumber giant Stimson Lumber Co. will lay off more than 60 employees at an Oregon sawmill, citing rising costs caused by state programs and state policies.
Barrel manufacturing giant Independent Stave Co. (ISC) has broken ground on its $66.5 million cooperage in Northern Kentucky, which is set to create 220 jobs.