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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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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
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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30
May

Lumber Prices Summer Update in 2022

An update for the lumber prices and market in June 2022. Ever since the pandemic started, the prices of raw construction materials have never been stable. That said, even in the current market price of lumber, it's almost impossible to predict the movement of its supply relative to its prices. Lumber markets are highly volatile, and the pandemic made them even sharper. So, although in 2021, lumber prices went lower,…

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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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15
Apr

Cost of Lumber to Build a House in 2022

2022 Lumber Costs and Prices for Building a House The cost of lumber has gone through a roller coaster in the past two years for many reasons—from the increased demand for homes to the lumber shortage due to supply chain issues and the British Columbia floods. Given the massive price increases in the lumber industry, building costs have also risen significantly. So, if you have been thinking of building a…

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31
Mar

Why Did the Pandemic Cause a Lumber Shortage?

Learn why the COVID-19 pandemic caused a nation-wide lumber shortage. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to supply chain disruptions that made transporting goods difficult and left many commodities in short supply. However, what surprised many was the lumber shortage that skyrocketed lumber prices. The shortage was so pronounced that prices reached an all-time high of $1,711 per thousand board feet in May 2021. So, to better understand what…

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24
Mar

What Kind of Lumber Should You Use for Horizontal Wood Fencing?

What kind of lumber is best for building a standing wood fence on your property? Gone are the days when the white picket fence was the go-to choice for homeowners who wanted to install fencing on their property. Now, times have changed, and the horizontal wood fence has quickly become the standard for homes. While the horizontal fence design has been around for a while now, it has only gained…

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20
Mar

Lumber Prices Update for March 2022

How have lumber prices changed in March 2022? Over the past two years, lumber prices have been extremely volatile. Supply and mobility restrictions and the unexpected spike in real estate demand have led to a rollercoaster of price changes. Lumber prices quickly crossed the $1,000 mark early in the pandemic, and while the situation eased after the massive bubble in May 2021, the start of 2022 saw prices rise once…

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