Strong lumber demand and higher prices are expected in 2013 with some cabinet makers reported the need for additional hardwood.

The number of metro areas showing signs of improved housing continues to grow, rising for a fifth consecutive month to 242 markets, according to the NAHB.

Northeast U.S. wood industry recovery - one example is Menck's $20 million window plant in Vermont - is also getting a boost through billions of dollars in Federal hurricane recovery aid.

Single copy sales of the 20th Custom Woodworking Business Design Portfolio winners are available, printed on-demand at HP Magcloud. Winners were selected from among 36 finalists in the 2012 competition.

Architectural 'Salvage Dawgs,' saws and cuts its way to reality TV popularity as HGTV moves it into primetime Jan 10 at 8pm and 8:30pm.

M SPACE, a full-service modular general contractor, aids in Hurricane Sandy relief by providing temporary classrooms to Long Beach Island (LBI) Consolidated School District.

Herman Miller Inc. blamed Hurricane Sandy and lackluster sales of its office and contract furniture products in Europe as factors contributing to a less than stellar second quarter.

Better Vacuum Cups Inc. is the leading manufacturer of aftermarket vacuum cups for pod and rail machines and all flat table routers. at Cabinets & Closets Expo 2013, Feb. 27-Mar. 1, at the New Jersey Convention Center.

Wood products start-up Bioformix says its formulation of its Nexabond 2500 adhesive - designed for cabinetry and millwork professionals - dramatically cuts assembly time. It has raised $13.6 million in venture capital..

Fortune Brands Home & Security, parent of MasterBrand Cabinets, named Chuck Elias senior VP, strategy & corporate development. He'd been with SuperValu and Ridgefield Capital.