Housing sales for new homes fell 8.1 percent in June, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) gained 3 points to 56 in the second quarter of 2014.

Closets by Design is seeking an apprentice to install organization systems for closets, garages and home offices. Candidates must have 1 - 2 years of experience in woodworking and cabinet installation.

Maine Heritage Timber is looking for a experienced cabinet maker/furniture maker to assist in the production of wainscoting, flooring, countertops and conference tables.

A pine tree planted in memory of Beatles guitarist George Harrison has been taken down by bark beetles.

States Industries is seeking a CNC operator to assist in the production of hardwood plywood panels, commodity products and premium architectural panels

Springfield Plywood & Veneer mill, in Oregon, destroyed by a massive fire, will take two years to rebuild, if it is rebuilt. New birdseye video shows destruction. The fire that ended 250 jobs was most viewed wood industry report.

Roger Shaw & Associates Inc. (RSA), a distributor of software for the wood products industry,said it will man a "Software Pavilion" at the 2014 International Woodworking Fair (IWF 2014), Aug. 20-23 in Atlanta.

To celebrate it's 60-year anniversary, Rockler will be showcasing stories and photos of shop memories, triumphs, bad glue-ups, lessons learned through woodworking, and favorite or most meaningful projects.

By combining an optimizing ripping machine and an optimizing cross-cutting machine, TigerStop has created the Precision Rough Mill