There's nothing like the excitement of picking out materials for a kitchen renovation. From sourcing the perfect countertop to choosing the best paint color, the devil is in the details. But the most ...

When planning a DIY cabinet project — because yes, you can build your own cabinets — you can't underestimate the importance of quality materials. A functional build can be a daunting task, which is ...

Plywood prices skyrocketed in the past two weeks, with the increased cost being passed on to new homebuyers and those remodeling their homes. Several local building suppliers blame the price increase ...

TORONTO, April 9 - Lumber and plywood prices have shot up so rapidly in recent months that they are tearing the profit out of home construction for some builders and threatening to dent the booming ...

Home builders have become a victim of their own success this fall. The fast pace of home construction in recent months has helped to push up the wholesale price of plywood and other panel lumber used ...

While lumber prices nationally have soared in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the cost of plywood — key in the construction of new homes — is rising, but has yet to reach last year’s record price ...