
Home Improvement Investment Calculator
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Materials — 3.9%: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, flat glass, July 2026. Flat glass is used here as a transparent proxy for window-product materials; actual finished-window costs also reflect vinyl/aluminum, hardware, freight and manufacturer pricing.
Labor — 3.9%: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Cost Index for wages and salaries, construction/extraction/farming/fishing/forestry occupations, 12 months ending June 2026.
Electricity — 2.3%: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U, South Region, electricity, 12 months ending June 2026. Texas is included in the South region.
BLS Producer Price Index • BLS Employment Cost Index • BLS South Region CPI
