Lumber is ridiculously expensive right now. Here’s why — and what you should do

Demand is sky-high. Supply is worryingly low. What’s the deal with our wood problem? The global demand for lumber has skyrocketed since the world went into lockdown. Consider this stat: Lumber prices have risen by 130 percent since before the COVID-19 pandemic, which makes for an estimated $24,000 difference in the cost of a newly …

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