But some lumber yards are resisting dropping their prices. After all, they bought some of this wood for much higher prices this summer. So lowering prices can mean taking losses.

While wood production is at a 13-year high, the cost of lumber remains at record levels. As of the week of March 25, the price of lumber per thousand board feet is at $1,032, according to Random ...

Rule #1: Choose Good Wood First, consider the type of pressure-treated lumber you plan to use. Premium pressure-treated lumber has been dried after pressure treatment to remove excess moisture. Wood ...