Insights & Trends Blog

2/3/26

2026 DESIGN TRENDS: RESET AND RECHARGE

This trend embraces the focus on nature, warmth and functionality. It appeals to people from all generations and all walks of life, which makes it one of the most prominent trends today, and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping.

10/27/25

DESIGN TRENDS: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

The trend toward freedom of expression encompasses a variety of design styles and options, but at the heart of it is a desire for a home that serves as a true reflection of the owner’s personality and surrounds them with what makes them happy.

8/18/25

60s + 70s = 2025: EXPLORING RETRO HOME TRENDS

In recent years, there has been a shift toward individualism in home design. Homebuyers are looking for spaces that cater to their own needs and preferences.

5/30/25

6 WAYS HOMEBUILDERS CAN USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO DRIVE BUSINESS

In today's competitive housing market, a dynamic social media presence is not just beneficial—it’s critical. Social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and others are powerful tools that can enhance visibility, engagement and ultimately business growth.

5/29/25

USING DIGITAL MARKETING TO REACH MILLENNIAL HOMEBUYERS

Any successful business owner knows the importance of evaluating strategies for the future. It’s no different for homebuilders. Even builders who have built successful businesses over the years have to consider the changing needs of new generations of homebuyers.

5/21/25

BFS SPOTLIGHT: MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH 2025

At Builders FirstSource, veterans play a vital role in our organization. We are honored to work alongside individuals from the military community across all levels of our company.

3/6/25

CELEBRATING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2025

Builders FirstSource is excited to celebrate Women in Construction Week as part of Women’s History Month. Women continue to make a significant impact throughout BFS, including our lumber yards, field support centers, showrooms, manufacturing facilities and more.

1/22/25

HOME REMODELING TRENDS FOR 2025

This year’s remodeling trends focus on sustainability, personalization and technological integration. Whether you’re planning large-scale construction projects or smaller updates, here are some of the top home remodeling trends to expect in 2025.

12/18/24

5 BENEFITS FOR BUILDERS PARTNERING WITH A KITCHEN DESIGNER

Partnering with an experienced kitchen designer can prove to be an invaluable asset to help your project become a success. Here are five benefits a kitchen designer can offer a builder working on a kitchen project.

10/23/24

TIPS AND LESSONS FROM THE RISINGER BUILD

Matt Risinger and his team have been hard at work throughout 2024 building a state-of-the-art, high-performance home in Austin, Texas utilizing the building science principles he’s known for, as well as BFS Digital Tools.

9/30/24

WHY SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS ARE GROWING IN POPULARITY

Sustainability is a growing priority in the construction industry, with an increasing demand for eco-friendly materials that minimize environmental impact while maintaining performance and durability.

7/31/24

4 TIPS TO HELP HOMEBUILDERS SUCCEED THROUGH SLOWER BUSINESS CYCLES

We all know homebuilding is a cyclical industry, which means, as a business owner, homebuilders must be prepared to work through the slower periods to be able to prosper when the industry is at its strongest.

7/16/24

5 WAYS TO REDUCE HOMEBUILDING CYCLE TIMES

Is it really possible to cut costs and inefficiencies at the same time? Often, the answer is yes. Here are five common ways builders can become more efficient and save money to help reduce homebuilding cycle times.

6/25/24

FIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE SKILLED LABOR SHORTAGE IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY

Effectively implementing solutions to address the skilled labor shortage requires understanding the complex causes that led to it and continue to exacerbate it.

6/11/24

TIPS FOR FINDING AND KEEPING CONSTRUCTION SUBCONTRACTORS

With everyone so busy, where do you start your search? Then, how do you vet the people you find? Here are a few tips to get you started.

5/16/24

BUILDING THE FUTURE: HOW MILITARY VETERANS ARE LEADING IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY

Faced with a labor shortage, the building industry sees a solution in a valuable yet sometimes overlooked workforce segment—military veterans.

4/2/24

GET CREATIVE WITH MILLWORK: BLENDING STYLES TO ENHANCE A HOME’S CHARACTER AND VALUE

Learn why high-quality millwork is a worthwhile investment in the value of a home, and get tips for blending diverse styles for a creative but cohesive look.

3/6/24

CELEBRATING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2024

Builders FirstSource is proud to put the spotlight on the women of our team, who make vital contributions to our company every day in our lumberyards, corporate offices, delivery trucks, and everywhere in between.

2/23/24

HOW TO SAVE ON BUILDING COSTS WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY

What do you do when you need to figure out how to cut 10% off a build project without compromising the quality? The go-to question always seems to be, “What are you willing to give up?” But is this really the right question?

2/13/24

SPOTLIGHT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024

Black Americans have made a tremendous impact on the building industry. This year, we recognize the "Architect to the Stars" Paul Revere Williams and our current team members.

1/24/24

HOME REMODELING TRENDS FOR 2024

As we enter 2024, several exciting trends are emerging in the world of home remodeling. Home remodeling is a great way to upgrade a living space and increase a home’s value.

12/20/23

FIND THE RIGHT WINDOWS FOR OPTIMAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WEATHER PROTECTION

Windows play a vital role in weather protection and energy efficiency for every home. Get tips for selecting and installing resilient, high-performance windows.

10/30/23

HOW TO USE MILLWORK TO MAKE SMALLER HOUSES MORE APPEALING

For builders of new homes, the pressure to cut costs has many looking at millwork – such as doors, windows and moulding – as a potential area to save; however, those details can also help motivate buyers to purchase smaller homes.

3/14/23

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2023

Every March, we are proud to celebrate Women’s History Month to honor women’s contributions to history, culture and society – as well as spotlight the many talented women who help shape who we are at Builders FirstSource.

2/15/23

SPOTLIGHT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the many contributions of Black Americans whose groundbreaking accomplishments in construction and design have helped shape our industry.

1/27/23

2023 BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE NATIONAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INDUSTRY SUCCESSES; STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE

The four-day event established itself as an industry-leading tradeshow, complete with expert-led education sessions, next-level exhibits, and world-class entertainment.

1/24/23

REMODELING TRENDS FOR 2023

Remodeling trends are known to come and go as different times call for different projects. Who thought so many people would want a home office before 2020? As we get into 2023, we’re noticing a few remodeling trends taking hold.

11/29/22

MATT RISINGER DETAILS READY-FRAME ® HOMEBUILDING EXPERIENCE

Matt Risinger and his team recently built a house in the Austin, Texas area using Builders FirstSource’s READY-FRAME® technology, and it was featured on an episode of The Build Show.

8/12/22

CREATING CONTEMPORARY HOME DESIGNS WITH DIFFERENT SIDING MATERIALS

Whether you’re using new materials or the same types of siding people have used for decades, you can build something fitting the latest contemporary styles.

7/12/22

REPAIR VS REMODEL: HOW TO APPROACH HISTORIC RENOVATION

Historic buildings yearn for preservation. Some need a little restoration and remodeling, while others are being rehabilitated for a new purpose.

5/31/22

SPOTLIGHT: MILITARY APPRECIATION

Veterans are an important part of the Builders FirstSource team. We're proud to work with members of the military community at every level of our organization from coast to coast.

5/4/22

WHY COMPOSITE DECKING IS GETTING BETTER AND MORE POPULAR

Enhancing outdoor spaces is a big trend in home remodeling, and more and more people are choosing composite decking due to its versatility, simplicity, and increasing design options.

3/31/22

SPOTLIGHT: WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

We're is proud to include thousands of talented women across the country among our team members. For Women in Construction week, we asked for nominations to highlight some of the best. We received hundreds of nominations, so it was tough to pick only a few, but here are some of the best you can expect to work with at Builders FirstSource.

12/27/21

HOME REMODELING TRENDS FOR 2022

What are homeowners doing to improve their homes heading into 2022? We talked to designers, analyzed surveys and other data to see what’s important to people as we venture into the new year.

10/1/21

BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE ELEVATES HISTORIC HOME WITH NEW WINDOWS

Historic homes can be unique and charming, but they also present challenges when it comes to renovating and updating. However, when you take the appeal of an older property and the skill of professional builders who know how to apply their talents to pre-modern structures, you can create something special.

11/23/20

BUILD A BETTER REMODELING BUSINESS: FOUR EXPERT TIPS FOR TAKING THINGS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Four expert tips for taking things to the next level: Three seasoned remodeling pros recently sat down for a webinar panel discussion with Builders FirstSource. Here are some highlights from the lessons, insights, and advice they shared.

11/23/20

4 TIPS FOR SUPERCHARGING YOUR REPUTATION: PRACTICAL STEPS FOR INCREASING REFERRALS AND REPEAT BUSINESS

Practical steps for increasing referrals and repeat business: Here are four practical tips for building, maintaining, and amplifying your reputation for doing great work.

11/23/20

TAMING UNPREDICTABILITY: SMART PRACTICES FOR SMOOTHER REMODEL PROJECTS

Smart practices for smoother remodel projects: The worldwide pandemic is having unpredictable effects on global supply chains that can make planning and estimating remodel projects more challenging. Here are some tips and practices that can help bring more certainty to your projects.

11/10/20

A CLOSER LOOK: THE WORLD OF ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS IN 2020

The miraculous recovery of the housing market, combined with increasingly strong demand during the second half of this year, have hit the EWP industry particularly hard.

10/29/20

3 WAYS BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE IS MITIGATING THE IMPACTS OF TODAY’S SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS

When manufacturers hit pause back in March and April, no one expected the market to rebound as quickly as it did.

10/8/20

EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DOORS

Matt Risinger, CEO of Risinger Build, teamed up with three industry experts in Dallas at Builders FirstSource's 300,000 square-foot custom mill shop for an episode of Build Show LIVE.

9/18/20

HANDLE WITH CARE: EXPLORING LUMBER COST POTENTIAL AS WE ENTER Q4

Shedding light on 2020's lumber market conditions and challenges (through the prism of rock’s ultimate supergroup, The Traveling Wilburys)

9/11/20

AN OVERVIEW OF THE “UNPRECEDENTED” 2020 LUMBER & STRUCTURAL SHEATHINGS MARKET

Insight into what’s happened thus far, how we got here and what needs to happen for the madness to end.

8/21/20

3 TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE SUPPLY CHAIN DURING COVID-19

Chances are you’ve started to “feel the pinch” when it comes to supply shortages. Builders FirstSource has three tips to prevent the situation from becoming too painful.

8/18/20

5 WAYS BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE’S WINDOW SPECIALISTS CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Our Window Specialists leverage their knowledge and experience to make any window-related project run smoothly. Here are 5 ways Builders FirstSource’s Window Specialists can help improve your window replacement project.

3/3/20

FEATURED PRO: SHANNON HOMES DESIGN BUILD

We are thrilled to introduce Shannon Homes Design Build as Builders FirstSource’s first Featured Pro!

2/3/20

MAINTAINING SOD FOR AN AWARD-WINNING LAWN

Read about how to keep grass green and healthy long after the sod is laid.

7/20/19

ADD CHARACTER WITH INTERIOR MOULDING

Learn 6 ways to use interior trim to beautify and enhance any room.

2/10/19

CHOOSING AN EXTERIOR DOOR STYLE

You only get one first impression, so make it count. Read up on Builders FirstSource’s advice for choosing an entry door that enhances rather than distracts from a home’s exterior.

11/15/18

ENHANCE WITH EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Highlight architecture, spotlight landscaping, enhance safety, and present your project in the best light possible at all hours of the day.

9/15/18

GET THE LOOK: MODERN FARMHOUSE

Whether you’re starting from scratch with new construction or renovating a fixer upper, read our tips on how to incorporate Modern Farmhouse details into your house.

9/10/18

BUILDING A PET-FRIENDLY HOME

Learn some tips and tricks to building a home that’s move-in ready for the whole family.

5/10/18

BENEFITS OF A PASS-THROUGH WINDOW

Whether you’re adding a pass-through window in order to enjoy an al fresco aperitif or for easier access to appetizers in the kitchen, we’re big fans of bringing the outdoors in.

4/28/18

SPOTLIGHT ON DECKING

Decks have become one of the hottest additions people make to improve outdoor living and raise the value of their homes.

4/25/18

TREND ALERT: BLACK WINDOWS

Timeless, elegant, and universally flattering, black is an excellent color to add to any wardrobe – or any window. Get in the black with this chic design trend.

3/25/18

PRAIRIE HOUSES TO PRAIRIE WINDOWS

This design trend traces its roots to the Prairie School of the early 1900’s, and it’s coming back in a big way.

3/15/18

HOW TO PICK A ROOF COLOR

Follow our easy steps on how to pick a roof color that you’ll be happy with for years to come.

2/15/18

WHAT CAN MOLDED INTERIOR DOORS DO FOR YOU?

Discover one of the easiest ways to enhance architecture, add color, and upgrade the function of any room.

2/1/18

HOW TO INCREASE CURB APPEAL ON A BUDGET

Top ways to easily boost a home's curb appeal without breaking the bank.

2/1/18

HOW TO CHOOSE HARDWARE FINISHES

They say the devil’s in the details; hardware finishes can make or break a room, so here’s some advice about choosing the right one for your next project.

1/22/18

Shiplap in New Construction

How to incorporate this trendy wall cladding into new construction and renovations.

1/15/18

WAINSCOTING VS. CHAIR RAIL

Learn about the differences, applications, and history of these common, but often confused, wall moldings.

12/20/17

TREND SPOTLIGHT: GLASS SUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASH

Read about the benefits and versatility of one of the hottest backsplash products on the market.

12/10/17

HOW TO BUILD WITH BARN DOORS

Get up to speed on designing for barn doors in new construction and remodeling projects.

10/15/17

SPOTLIGHT ON MOULDING & MILLWORK

Rely on Builders FirstSource for a solution that works for you. We have the resources and talent to execute your vision.

6/15/17

SPOTLIGHT ON EXTERIOR DOORS

Plenty of color, design, and glass options can help communicate a dreamy welcoming message.

12/20/16

COLORIZE & ENHANCE WITH TILES

Here are some ideas to get you started on a chromatic-tiled road of inventive expression.

11/20/16

TREND SPOTLIGHT: SAVE ENERGY. SAVE MONEY. FEEL GOOD.

Thinking about making your home more energy efficient? Here are 5 ways to start.

10/20/16

TREND SPOTLIGHT: FIBER CEMENT VS. THE WORLD

Learn about the advantages of fiber cement siding and how it matches up against the competition.

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