AllTradesJournal

Construction Costs

5 articles

Stacks of lumber on a construction site, symbolizing the volatile lumber prices impacting residential building projects.
Materials

Lumber Prices and Their Impact on Residential Construction

In May 2021, lumber prices soared to an unprecedented $1711.

Kyle Brenner·July 20, 2026
Homeowner reviewing budget spreadsheet while a modern wooden deck is under construction in a sunny backyard.
Projects

How to Plan and Execute Your 2026 Outdoor Deck Renovation Budget

The national average cost for building a deck is $8,246, but this figure hides a vast range of expenses.

Scott Ramirez·July 19, 2026
Construction site with insulation materials, blueprints, and sunlight, symbolizing the complexities of building material costs and R-value.
Materials

Insulation Materials: R-Value, Cost, and 2026 Market Volatility

Despite a recent 13% plummet in insulation costs since Q3 2024, prices are still up 19.

Kyle Brenner·June 22, 2026
Split image of a new fence and a kitchen remodel, representing popular home improvement projects from 2021.
Projects

Popular Home Improvement Projects in 2021

In 2021, new fence projects surged 43% from the prior year, with homeowners spending up to $8,000.

Scott Ramirez·May 27, 2026
Homeowners reviewing their home equity statement on a tablet in their newly renovated kitchen, symbolizing personal savings funding home improvements.
Industry

Homeowners Fund Remodels With Personal Savings

In 2024, 84% of homeowners funded their renovation projects using personal savings, even as the median cost for a small kitchen remodel jumped 9% to $35,000, according to Houzz .

Rick Donovan·April 18, 2026