AllTradesJournal

Construction Costs

3 articles

Construction site with insulation materials, blueprints, and sunlight, symbolizing the complexities of building material costs and R-value.
Materials

Insulation Materials: R-Value, Cost, and 2026 Market Volatility

Despite a recent 13% plummet in insulation costs since Q3 2024, prices are still up 19.

Kyle Brenner·June 22, 2026
Split image of a new fence and a kitchen remodel, representing popular home improvement projects from 2021.
Projects

Popular Home Improvement Projects in 2021

In 2021, new fence projects surged 43% from the prior year, with homeowners spending up to $8,000.

Scott Ramirez·May 27, 2026
Homeowners reviewing their home equity statement on a tablet in their newly renovated kitchen, symbolizing personal savings funding home improvements.
Industry

Homeowners Fund Remodels With Personal Savings

In 2024, 84% of homeowners funded their renovation projects using personal savings, even as the median cost for a small kitchen remodel jumped 9% to $35,000, according to Houzz .

Rick Donovan·April 18, 2026