Homebuilders warn they’re facing a 40% tariff on Canadian lumber

In renewing a call that building materials be exempt from tariffs, trade group notes that more than 70 percent of imported softwood lumber and gypsum used for drywall comes from Canada and Mexico. Continue reading

Homebuilding materials remain 38% costlier than normal

Acquiring construction materials remains expensive for homebuilders, even as a reduction in demand may be relieving supply chains, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading

‘It’s so hopeful!’ Drew Barrymore is every homeowner in viral TikTok

The “ET” actress may have solidified her spot in the public’s hearts with her unfiltered reaction after uncovering a hidden window during a home renovation project. Continue reading

Prices for home construction materials dip for first time in 2021

Builders got a break in August from the price increases of previous months, but the unpredictable swings in costs remained unwelcome. Continue reading