We all know many different kinds of people, and most likely, you know some who might fit these descriptions. There's Mr. Too Buzy. This fellow is always in a rush to get somewhere or do something. Mor... Read More..

A picture of the nation’s foreclosure market can be painted with a few numbers. There were 224,394 foreclosure filings on U.S. properties this past November, according to RealtyTrac. The seasonally ad... Read More..

We know they are out there, and I have a copy of an ad to prove it. The “they ” I am referring to are kitchen remodelers, cabinet dealers and shops who are constantly keeping the pressure on the mark... Read More..

For the first time ever, the Cabinet Makers Association will launch its much anticipated live core curriculum class schedule for CMA certifications at IWF on Wednesday August 25. That day will have th... Read More..

I’ve been thinking lately about how recognition can make all the difference in the world when reaching out to earn new business. While each of us has some recognition of our businesses in the markets ... Read More..

Starting and stopping decorative cuts on the table saw can be daunting, inaccurate and dangerous all at the same time. This is not only the case with manmade products like plywood and MDF, but especia... Read More..

It would be great if we could all identify all of our mistakes so that we would only make them once in our lifetime, but no, many of us go on making the same ones over and over again. In taking a wal... Read More..

Necessity is the mother of invention, and in the competitive markets of woodworking and design, it is necessary not only to keep up with the latest trends but to stay ahead of them, forming them if n... Read More..

It’s said that we all get 15 minutes of fame. I personally would rather have a strategically placed minute of fame once a year for 15 years – then I guarantee I will be more famous than those who tak... Read More..

Cabinet makers and custom woodworkers are looking ahead to 2012 as a strong year for business. In fact, three of four woodworkers (76 percent) say that they are feeling more optimistic about business... Read More..