The trend of home entertaining also drives the business. Paint and decor stores, specializing in rustic merchandise are experiencing a boom period, said Julie Menting, decorating consultant of Appleton Tower Paint and Decorating. She also observes a new found emphasis on home decorating and furnishing, in bedrooms and bathrooms. They want a retreat from the kids within their own home. While the business remains booming, homeowners suffer, he said.
Contractors say they are so busy that they have to turn down jobs.
As a result, mill workers and people in other fields have become part-time home remodelers, Willer said. The labor shortage will continue as skilled craftsman retire and no one follows in their place, he said. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service .