Buhr says this kind of resourcefulness is part of the new normal, finding alternative sources for material, finding workarounds and just doing more with less. He says the pandemic has forced many people to prioritize family life and adopt a more agile approach to their well-being. Musselwhite says the supply of treated lumber, the kind that’s going into all those new decks and fences, shrank early in the pandemic, as stay-at-home orders slowed production. With the huge spike in demand, prices for deck boards and fence posts more than doubled — and supply dried up. Similar with framing lumber, the type used to make the skeletons of single family homes. “Deck construction is up 275%,” Anderson says, quoting increases from March to July of this year.
It’s about time.Plug your living room lights into timers so it’s bright when you wake and return home. Season 21 of Ask This Old House brings back Kevin, Tommy, Richard, Jenn, and the crew, as they help homeowners tackle their most challenging home improvement projects. Look for help with repairing or making improvements to your home.
Dirty or clogged gutters allow water to spill over the edges and possibly too close to the foundation, …
