Here’s why the cost of home renovations are rising

Greg Stevens

Owners arranging major renovations this year could deal with sticker shock.  The rate of construction and making materials rose 3{f32667846e1257729eaaee80e922ba34a93c6414e9ad6261aff566c043b9e75d} in February from a year ago, labor information shows. But some merchandise have  skyrocketed. The value of construction bricks has jumped 25{f32667846e1257729eaaee80e922ba34a93c6414e9ad6261aff566c043b9e75d}, even though general contractors are charging additional amid a shortage […]