I can't believe the lumber costs! Everybody and their brother did remodel jobs when they were on lockdown and ALL OF IT went up. The fires had a modest effect but the thoughts of current shortage made it crazy.

My (new) brother saw a huge increase in business (landscape supplies) that didn't really show up in his pocket as he sold the main business effective Jan 1, 2020. His wife continued as CEO until July 1 that year per the sales agreement so had a really good grip on the change.

And don't weep for Larry. He and his son in law kept their trucking business and they SUPPLY the landscape supply business. They are doing just fine...