D.R. Horton Inc. announced the acquisition of the homebuilding operations of Breland Homes (Breland), which operates in Huntsville, Mobile and Baldwin County in Alabama and along the gulf coast of Mississippi.

D.R. Horton, Inc., America’s Builder, today reported that net income for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012 increased 180% to $100.1 million, or $0.30 per diluted share.

The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $18.1 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2012, a 4.6 percent increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

The annual assembly of Eumabois, the European federation that gathers 14 national associations of woodworking technology, tools and accessories manufacturers, was held in Istanbul last October 12.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry offers tips for homeowners impacted by Superstorm Sandy to avoid home repair scams.

RONA inc., the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, today reported its financial results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ending September 23, 2012, and provided an update on the progress of its business plan.

Western Forest Products Inc. announced results for the third quarter of 2012. The Company reported EBITDA of $8.4 million for the third quarter of 2012 compared to $15.8 million for the third quarter of 2011.

The sustained housing recovery in the U.S. has had a positive effect on a number of companies and industries, and is especially true for companies with operations in lumber, such as Louisiana-Pacific Corp. and Weyerhaeuser Co. Lumber companies have been battling through subdued demand for some time, and those still standing could benefit from the uptick as well as reduced competition.

Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. announced the commencement of an offer to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 11% Senior Notes due 2015.

Brian Grabski, master wood craftsman at Designed and Made Custom Woodworking, Minneapolis, has produced a film with colleagues that raises contemporary woodworking video to a level of art on a parallel with the best photography, and finest examples of woodcraft itself.