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Provincial Funding Gives New Life to Dead Wood
A company that transforms trees damaged by mountain pine beetles and other elements into value-added engineered wood products is expanding, thanks to a boost from the British Columbia government. The Province has provided Deadwood…
The Hottest ticket in North America
Sponsored Content - The hottest ticket at North America’s largest woodworking trade show is here: IWF Night at the Tabernacle.
Wooden Furniture Market – Forecast and Analysis
The wooden furniture market share is expected to increase to USD 49.3 billion from 2021 to 2026, and the market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 2.73%. This wooden furniture market research report provides valuable insights on…
Staying Strong In A Tough Environment
The world has changed since the NKBA released its initial 2022 Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook study in January. Along with persistent inflation and the Fed’s decision to implement a series of interest rate hikes, mortgage rates are…
Improving Time Efficiency Using CNC Equipment
A computer works faster than humans - this is no secret. CNC machining works on the same principle. Conventional machines require individual attention; additionally, they cannot produce one complete item at a time. For instance, one tool…
Working With What You’ve Got
Kitchen Makeovers of Aldergrove, BC operates in this space and has done so since 2009 when Tanya Bilmer was doing residential house painting. Tanya’s clients kept asking her to spraypaint their cabinets. Eventually, Tanya was convinced and…
Finishing Touches: From Matte to Metallic
What started as a small custom painting business in 1998 has since grown to the largest independent finishing shop in Western Canada. When Jim Carrigan started Jeco, he painted in high-end homes, working mainly on built-in cabinetry and…
Retirement And Automation
Many have all been blaming the labour shortage on the pandemic, some saying that “no one wants to work anymore” and complaining that CERB and other government supports have made workers lazy. However, statistics show that labour force…
High-End Cabinetry And Movie Stars
Marvel is passionate about designing beautiful, functional spaces, offering cabinet styles ranging from contemporary to traditional. They are renowned for their team, which will help customize cabinetry to your taste, needs, and lifestyle.…
Prices And Profit
Many people would think that someone in business for over 35 years would know everything, right? But Gerald Van Woudenberg, President of Van Arbour Design, knows there’s always more to learn.
“Start with being curious and open,” explained…
Modern Farmhouse Kitchens: Trendy Or Timeless?
Modern farmhouse design has, in recent years, been made popular by HGTV and their TV star Joanna Gaines. And we can see why. Modern farmhouse combines rustic design components with clean lines and neutral tones – taking the best of sleek…
Kitchen Spot Makes Its Canadian Debut
A new kitchen builder has landed in Nova Scotia. On May 21st, Kitchen Spot cut the ribbon on the first of two planned Canadian shops in Dartmouth, bringing custom design and manufacturing services closer to commercial builders.
Cabinet Refacing: A Great Option For Customers On A Budget
Kitchen cabinet refacing is one of the most economical and simple ways to transform the look of a kitchen — just don’t confuse it with the old-school cabinet refinishing where cabinet doors were removed, painted, and then re-installed.
The State of the K&B Industry
Let’s start with a brief history of lumber to understand how we got there. When the pandemic began, hardwood and softwood mills either reduced production or closed outright in anticipation of slower business or stay-at-home orders. While…
Transitioning to a More Environmentally Responsible Finish
The project consisted of transferring knowledge to businesses in the wood and furniture sector. The objective was to accompany them towards adopting water-based finishing products to replace traditional solvent finishes. Indeed, the latter…
Nobilis Award Winners: Interior Renovations
This week, we present the winners in the "Interior Renovations" category for two award levels: under $150,000 and over $150,000. Last week we presented the winners in the New or Renovated Kitchens category for three award levels.
Nobilis Award Winners: New or Renovated Kitchens
This week, we present the winners in the New or Renovated Kitchens category for three award levels: $30,000 and under, $30,000 to $45,000, and over $45,000. Next week, we'll look at the winners in the Interior Renovations category.
Developing Stains Inspired by Nature
There is no dispute that the COVID-19 global pandemic has influenced interior design style trends. At the height of the pandemic lockdowns, a trend emerged where homeowners wanted to find creative ways to bring nature into their homes for a…