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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The cost of lumber and other building materials is on the rise and it’s having a major impact on home construction. Home construction across the Cape Fear, and the ...

She wondered if she could construct a plastic-free house on a limited budget. For her there was a professional as well as a ...

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MILTON — Scott Wheeler with Landcore Builders in Milton says increases in lumber and other homebuilding material prices, along with shortages, are starting to have an impact on new home construction. ...

A FAVORITE: Cabinetry, Grills, Smokers & Accessories, Place to Buy Paint In an industry dominated by big box stores, GR Mitchell is a rarity: an independently owned building supply and hardware store ...