The pandemic fueled a building boom in home improvement projects and new home construction, which has made lumber a surprisingly hot commodity. Demand is high, supply is low, and lumber prices are soaring.
Roben Farzad, the host of public radio’s “Full Disclosure,” explains what’s going on.
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