HomeAdvisor scored a partnership with Google for finding cabinet makers, closet designers and other home improvement and services firms. HomeAdvisor's Instant Booking for homeowners searching for local service pros online is the latest entry in a heated competition that includes Facebook-Pro.com, Lowe's-Porch.com,Home Depot-Red Beacon, along with freestanding entries including Amazon Home Services, Angie's List, and Houzz.

Advantage Trim & Lumber Co.'s online sales channel, AdvantageLumber.com, has acquired one of the largest hardwood lumber mills in Northern Brazil, Companhia Madeireira. Terms of the acquisition were not released.

What’s the best method for getting dowel hole locations on the cabinet fronts to line up with the end panels? Woodworking experts put their know-how to the test, providing solutions to October's Shop Smart challenge, presented by Woodworking Network. In a randomly selected drawing, the detailed answer provided by Larry Lee, owner of Pearl River Cabinet Co. in Carriere, MS, proved to be a winner.

Allyn Ford, CEO and President of Roseburg Forest Products, announced Grady Mulbery will become president Jan. 1, 2016. Ford continues as CEO until Jan. 1, 2017, when Mulbery will takes up that role, too. Ford will continue on as Chairman of the Board for Roseburg.

Angie's List launched LeadFeed, which capture leads from the 100 million unique visitors to its website, and sells them as prospective customers for remodelers, closets design firms, cabinetry companies and other service providers. Lead prices range from $7 to $100

Timber Products Co. finalized the purchase of SierraPine’s Ampine Particleboard facility located in Martel, CA.

Pro.com has launched Text-a-Pro, a mobile messaging service that connects homeowners with home services professionals via Facebook’s Messenger app. Homeowners can receive instant and flat-rate prices on home projects and schedule appointments within minutes.

Hardware manufacturer Salice has expanded its sales and service with the establishment of two branch offices in Southeast Asia. Salice Asia is based in Hong Kong. The cabinet and furniture hardware manufacturer also opened Salice China in Shanghai.

Door manufacturer Masonite International (NYSE: DOOR) sales were flat at $475.7 million for the third quarter of 2015, a result of an unfavorable exchange rate. Excluding the $26 million negative impact of foreign exchange, net sales would have increased by 5.4% to $501.7 million. Masonite reported a loss of $16.3 million after selling a French subsidiary.