Some Relief From Lofty Lumber Prices Is on the Way Lumber prices in recent weeks have appeared to defy gravity, rising swiftly at a time of relatively sluggish demand from the home building sector, but NAHB economists remain confident that some relief is on the way as supply problems are alleviated. Click here to read

Simplicity of form inside and out and exquisitely detailed custom homes that bring the outdoors in are among the six design trends noted in the 2009 Best in American Living Awards (BALA)—the nation’s foremost residential design competition?according to judges who analyzed the hundreds of BALA entries submitted. Click here to read full article in PDF

Composite decking is typically made from a combination of different materials (namely, wood and plastic), which are processed to give the appearance of wood. Both the wood (which consists of lumber industry byproducts like sawdust, chips and wood fiber) and the plastic can be made from recycled material. To learn more click here to download