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Lumber Market Report- August

The lumber market continues to plod along, holding all within the supply chain in a state of suspense as both short- and long-term forecasts remain unclear.

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One of the joys of being human is the power of communication. The richness of tone, the rhyme of lyrics, the beauty of inflection and modulation, and the sheer emotion expressed in a whispered, spoken, sung, or even shouted word—is magic.

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A Sailor’s Life

“Men who ache all over for tightness and compactness in their lives often find relief for their pain in the cabin of a 30-foot sailboat at anchor in a sheltered cove."

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”

Abraham Lincoln, American President
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Heat Illness

Summer is here! Learn about the different types of heat illness and ways to avoid heat illnesses as the temperatures begin to rise. Remember it takes about two weeks to get used to working in a hot environment.

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RailEasy™ Cable Railing by Atlantis Rail

If you’re looking for a railing system that combines clean design with coastal-grade strength, RailEasy™ Cable Railing from Atlantis Rail checks all the boxes.

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Lumber Market Update- July 2025

There’s never a lack of drama when it comes to the lumber market, and June was no exception. Lumber traders clamored about dwindling supplies and prices that would soon be escalating due to a myriad of factors.