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Cabinet manufacturers participating in the KCMA Trend of Business Survey reported a decrease in sales of 1.7% in March as imports continued to rise.

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Imports of Chinese RTA Kitchen cabinets (PDF)

KCMA: March 2018 Trend of Business Press Release

The Housing Activity Index rose 3.5 points in April after March housing starts grew to an adjusted annual rate of more than 1.3 million.

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Builder: Housing Activity Index Rises 3.5 Points In April

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The EPA stated that from this point forward, biomass from managed forests will be treated as carbon neutral when used for energy production at stationary sources. 

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EPA's Treatment of Biogenic Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Stationary Sources that Use Forest Biomass for Energy Production

Demand for second kitchens increased last year, as the popularity of outdoor kitchens continues to grow. Outdoor kitchens have been one of the top three most popular home features for the past two years. Designs that integrate kitchens and family living spaces were the second most-desired feature.

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