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..

It seems that every newscast, magazine article, and water cooler conversation these days revolves around the state of the economy in America. Consumer spending has dipped as the cost of living has co... Read More..

Now that we have signed the contract, please submit your shop drawings for review. This is a standard, simplistic request, which means something different to everyone who says it or listens to it. Read More..

As our company enters our sixth year of success, it has become apparent that the single consistency in this business is continuous change. Acknowledging and accepting that what may have worked last y... Read More..

A commodity according to Websters’ is “a mass-produced, unspecialized product” or “a good or service whose wide availability typically leads to smaller profit margins and diminishes the importance of... Read More..

Most companies large and small have at least one competitive edge that can give them an added advantage in running their business. Read More..

At the start of a kitchen renovation project, the importance of a plan cannot be over-emphasized. Starting work without one costs more in dollars and time in the long run. Many aspects of running a s... Read More..