Pen Lumber has been your lumber company in Tampa Bay for 75 Years! Peninsular Lumber has been a household name in the Tampa Bay Area when it comes to lumber and building materials. We have served homeowners and custom home contractors in their home improvement and construction projects since 1947. So, regardless of what materials
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How Are Lumber Prices Affecting Custom Home Building Costs?
How are Rising Lumber Prices affecting Home Building Projects? Lumber prices have been soaring since the pandemic, given the unexpected surge in home improvement projects and home buyers. While many assumed that the housing market would slow down due to the recession from COVID-19, the opposite happened. The demand for homes skyrocketed! So, much so
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Have Leftover Scrap Wood? Here Are a Few Scrap Wood Projects
Scrap wood projects you can try with leftover wood. Wood is a highly versatile material. You can easily cut, carve, paint, or stain it to achieve the perfect design and texture for whatever project you have in mind. Unfortunately, working with wood often leaves you with bits and pieces of small scrap pieces, especially if
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Free Workbench Plans for Your Next DIY Lumber Project
Build a Simple and Basic Workbench A good workstation is essential in any home workshop. Whether you are a beginner or a woodworking expert, you need a stable work surface to complete your projects. However, workbenches can be pricey on the market, especially if you want a custom design. So, instead of buying one, why
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Cost of Lumber to Build a House in 2022
2022 Lumber Costs and Prices for Building a House The cost of lumber has gone through a roller coaster in the past two years for many reasons—from the increased demand for homes to the lumber shortage due to supply chain issues and the British Columbia floods. Given the massive price increases in the lumber industry,
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