The Wood Doctor discusses water proofing and primer.

Stiles Machinery, Inc., a subsidiary of Homag Group is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Homag Machinery North America manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Irwin Tools launched its National Tradesmen Day, to raise awareness and appreciation for trade professionals, with a Nominate a Tradesman Contest. One grand prize winner gets a 2016 Ford F-150 Truck and six monthly winners with up to $200 in IRWIN Tools

Sierra Pacific Windows is launching a new architectural wall system product line in spring of 2016, following on the heels of its December 30, 2015, asset acquisition from Dallas, Oregon-based Westview Products, Inc.

Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) says it will acquire the assets of Wynndel Box and Lumber Ltd., a producer of premium boards and customized specialty wood products sold under the brand name WynnWood.

A new report, "Home Furniture Market in the U.S. 2016-2020," predicts that the U.S. home furniture market will grow with a CAGR of 5.81% during the 2016-2020 period.

Eleven furniture manufacturers released lists of products that avoid the use of chemicals linked to negative health and environmental impacts, including formaldehyde, flame retardants, and perhaps surprisingly, antimicrobial coatings. The listing was compiled by HealthierHospitals.org

Stikwood, makers of self-stick reclaimed wood paneling, says it participated in the KBIS 2016 DesignBites in Las Vegas last week. The Sacramento, California firm has built a thriving business producing and shipping its panels in various species and finishes.

At KBIS 2016, Rev-A-Shelf announced its three-year national partnership with Homes for Our Troops, which builds specially adapted, mortgage-free homes for severely injured, post 9/11 veterans. The hardware and components manufacturer will provide the non-profit organization with kitchen cabinet and closet storage and organization accessories for veterans' homes.

This interior design project by La Scala Integrated Media, Vancouver, B.C., won Best Media Room in the 2015 CEDIA Awards.