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We're moving from tax crazy MN to AL. I purchased a semi-trailer for the move. I had a heck of a time finding one. There is a shortage of those, too. I finally ended up with a reefer, as that was all I could find. They have a slotted floor, so the cooling air can flow under the cartons. This doesn't work well for loading/unloading with dollies and two wheel carts. So I laid down 1/2" OSB sheeting on the floor. It was $16.48 a sheet at Menard's. I was whining about it to the yard man who was helping me load. He said it was near $100.00/sheet a year ago. Pre-COVID, it was around $7.00/sheet.
I was briefly thinking about another ground-up build, rather than purchasing existing. I'm 64, so I knew my age would slow it down, as 9 hours a day is my absolute max to be on my feet. While age played into my decision not to build, the price of lumber was the overwhelming factor.
Watching for promos, I could consistently purchase Diet Coke for $2.50/12-pack pre-Biden. Now I can't touch it for less than $5.00/12-pack.
I was briefly thinking about another ground-up build, rather than purchasing existing. I'm 64, so I knew my age would slow it down, as 9 hours a day is my absolute max to be on my feet. While age played into my decision not to build, the price of lumber was the overwhelming factor.
Watching for promos, I could consistently purchase Diet Coke for $2.50/12-pack pre-Biden. Now I can't touch it for less than $5.00/12-pack.