Hiring the wrong contractor is not only frustrating, but it’s also expensive, time-consuming and nearly impossible to undo. However, even when the stakes are that high, homeowners are often left with limited information to answer the most important question: Can I trust this business?

Don’t miss Alaska’s largest home show event of the year, the Anchorage Home and Garden Show. Whether you’re a renter, homeowner or industry professional, mark your calendars for this exciting event, April 11-12, 2026, at the Alaska Airlines Center.

The Anchorage Home Builders Association hosted its annual Housing Summit “Building a Brighter Future,” on Oct. 8, 2025. Local, state and national leaders gathered to spotlight the complex challenges facing Alaska’s homebuilding industry, as well as deliver important insight on what to expect in the coming months.

Navigating the mortgage application process can feel like a maze. At Global Credit Union Home Loans, we’re here to guide you through the twists and turns. We break down the process into manageable steps to ensure homebuyers secure the financing needed to purchase their dream home.

Design trends may come and go, but true craftsmanship never goes out of style. For 40 years, Alaskans have trusted K&W Interiors to bring quality, style and dependable service to homes across the state.

Alaska’s construction industry carries a unique set of risks like high winds, ice and snow, remote project sites and the occasional wildlife encounter. Supervisors check the safety boxes including gear, training, hazard assessments, toolbox talks and housekeeping. But there’s a quieter risk people rarely name.

Affordable housing is not just a buzzword, it’s a growing challenge that affects nearly every area of the country. Here in Alaska, the issue is especially urgent. From Anchorage to Fairbanks to the Kenai Peninsula, hardworking Alaskans are finding it more difficult than ever to purchase a home that fits their needs and budget.

A home should do more than just keep you warm. A home should reflect your values, fit your lifestyle and stand up to every Alaska season. That’s why at Polar Plank, we build 100% Alaska-made log homes using a patented system that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern efficiency.

Until recently, tariff wasn’t part of the everyday vocabulary of Americans. Unfortunately, it’s now a key part of the conversation that’s creating big headaches for homeowners and the homebuilding industry.

When it comes to surviving and thriving in Alaska, efficiency is everything. From layering gear for subzero temperatures to optimizing every gallon of fuel and every minute of daylight, Alaskans know how to do more with less.