COVID-19 has led to a surge in small, household maintenance and construction projects, but it has also made it more difficult to source materials for these same projects.
“Whether because of the collapse of the tourism industry or not traveling, people are more active doing projects around the house, so we’ve been pretty busy supplying material for small projects—new decks, painting,” Lutak Lumber owner Chip Lende said.
However, it’s been difficult for Lende to keep…

