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29
Jul

How Will Rising Fuel Prices Affect the Lumber Market?

How will the rising costs of fuel affect lumber market prices? The United States has seen a lot of changes in lumber market prices over the past few years. These changes have surprised not just custom home builders, but those in the lumber industry as well. Many people are now wondering if rising fuel prices affect the lumber market, so we thought it'd be a good idea to discuss this in a bit of detail. The…

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24
Jul

8 Things You Need to Know About Installing Doors

Tips for installing custom doors in your home. Installing doors on either a new or existing property is a very common home improvement project. It's a wonderful way to instantly improve the look of your home whether it's standalone project or part of a much bigger plan. In order to make sure everything goes smoothly, there's several things you'll need to know about the process. We've put together some simple tips that…

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17
Jul

How Rising Lumber Prices Will Affect Custom Home Builders

How will custom home building be affected by rising lumber prices? It seems like the custom home building industry can't catch a break. Almost immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic started, prices of lumber started fluctuating all over the place. And now, issues like inflation have led to rising lumber prices. How are these higher costs affecting custom home builders and what can we expect in the future? We can't pretend to have all the answers, but will try…

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10
Jul

9 Tips for Stair Installation

Tips for successful stair installation. Custom home building can be a lot of hard work, but it's also very satisfying because you're improving your home and getting the work done yourself. One common project that will transform the look of any home is a stair installation. This type of project can be quite involved. While we can't cover every single detail, but we'd like to share several stair installation tips to help you get…

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10
Jun

Lumber Price Update for June 2022 Continues to Favor the Housing Market

What will you pay for lumber in June 2022? Lumber prices continue to favor the buyer over the past few weeks. There has never been a better time to build a house. In addition, the housing market can breathe a sigh of relief following the British Columbia floods late last year that disrupted supplies and pushed prices to $1,733 per thousand board feet. Lumber Price Update for June 2022 The price…

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25
May

5 Home Improvement Projects to Complete this Summer

Looking to complete some home improvement projects this summer? Here are a few recommendations! Summer is a great time to finish your home improvement projects. Give your house a thorough power wash and retouch the flaky paint to make your home’s exterior seem sparkling new again. Visit your local lumber yard to replace decaying wood or build a DIY fence. Here are five home improvement projects for the summer season:…

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19
May

10 DIY Summer Crafts You Can Finish This Season

Check out these fun summer crafts! As you welcome the summer and longer days, you might be thinking of how to make the most of your time. You can enjoy plenty of summer activities with the sun out, whether on your own or with family and friends. While camping trips and beach visits undoubtedly make for a fun time, why not add some DIY summer crafts to your to-do list…

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12
May

Peninsular Lumber is 75 Years Old in 2022!

Pen Lumber has been your lumber company in Tampa Bay for 75 Years! Peninsular Lumber has been a household name in the Tampa Bay Area when it comes to lumber and building materials. We have served homeowners and custom home contractors in their home improvement and construction projects since 1947. So, regardless of what materials you need, you can surely find them from our selection. The year 2022 marks a…

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29
Apr

How Are Lumber Prices Affecting Custom Home Building Costs?

How are Rising Lumber Prices affecting Home Building Projects? Lumber prices have been soaring since the pandemic, given the unexpected surge in home improvement projects and home buyers. While many assumed that the housing market would slow down due to the recession from COVID-19, the opposite happened. The demand for homes skyrocketed!  So, much so that the inventory of existing homes reached a shortage. This trend has led to an…

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22
Apr

Free Workbench Plans for Your Next DIY Lumber Project

Build a Simple and Basic Workbench A good workstation is essential in any home workshop. Whether you are a beginner or a woodworking expert, you need a stable work surface to complete your projects. However, workbenches can be pricey on the market, especially if you want a custom design. So, instead of buying one, why not use your skills and make one for yourself? With plenty of free workbench plans…

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  • Address: Peninsular Lumber Co. 4812 N. Grady Ave. Tampa, FL. 33614
  • Tel: 813-875-8805
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  • Working Time: Mon. – Fri. : 7:00 – 4:30, Sat. : 7:00 – 12:00

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