Soaring lumber prices contribute to higher home building costs in North Carolina
A recent surge in lumber prices is contributing to the rising cost of home building in North Carolina.
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Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.
Lumber Prices Are Finally Dropping After They Soared During The Pandemic
Demand for new homes and a rise in DIY renovation projects ate up the lumber supply during the pandemic. Meanwhile, sawmills struggled to keep pace amid COVID-19 setbacks.
As Lumber Prices Climb, DIYers Cut Out The Middle Man And Mill Their Own
The price of lumber has more than doubled during the pandemic. Now people are turning to extreme DIY for building projects. Instead of buying boards, they're buying their own sawmills.
Stay-At-Home Improvement: DIY Builders Help Drive Up Lumber Prices
With summer travel plans on hold because of the pandemic, a lot of Americans are putting money into projects around the house. That's taxing lumber supplies and pushing prices higher.