The price of construction materials is climbing. Is that making you think twice about home renovation or home remodeling projects? Let's us know in the comments below.
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Lumber, OSB, and Gypsum Prices Fall in September
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Residential construction goods input prices reversed course in September, increasing 0.2% after declining each of the prior two months, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release by…When it comes to bathing features, homes have three traditional options, standalone showers, freestanding tubs, or shower-tub combos. Nobody uses tubs but they seem necessary.
Take our POLL: What do you think? Should homes have at least one tub? Or should a tub be skipped because they don’t add value to your home?
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Guess... what is the most stressed-out state? And where does California sit?
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N.J. is the most stressed-out state in this stress ball of a country, job site claims
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Long commute times, unemployment, hours worked -- these are some of the factors that make New Jersey the most stressed-out state in the country.POLL: WE WANT TO KNOW IF THE HOUSING MARKET IS IN ECONOMIC TROUBLE?
Do you see falling home prices as an economic worry?
The U.S. economy is growing at a healthy pace, the labor market is its tightest in years and consumer confidence hasn't been this high since 2000.
An economic forecaster on CNBC is expecting home price growth to continue slowing and even reversing, and he thinks that could affect the overall economy.
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Show Prep:: Styles and tastes evolve constantly. Do you agree with these design trends for the Kitchen and Bath? Bold Colors and more...
• Colored Cabinets
Bold-colored cabinets are trending. Sharp blue cabinets are a common color used in both kitchen and bathroom cabinetry.
• Integrated Devices
There is a growing movement to integrate micro-waves and refrigerators more seamlessly into kitchen designs. Many designers are opting to place microwaves in islands or pantries.
• Quartz Sinks
Quartz is emerging as a potential replacement material for porcelain or stainless steel in sinks.
• Lights That Do More
Amenities that satisfy homeowners’ desire for cleanliness are popular. Now, lighting fixtures that kill bacteria use LEDs instead of UV or chemicals to combat mold, fungi, and bacteria on any surface.
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