Waukesha County Home

By Eileen Mozinski Schmidt Special to Waukesha County Home When it comes to home projects, one area expert says the wait for new supplies could go on for a while. As supply chain-related delays and slowdowns impact a variety of industries, some types of products for home updates are not immune. Lissa Rolenc, owner and creative director at 4 Design, LLC, said those planning to launch home renovation projects should expect delays for certain items. "Right now, the shortage in raw materials is for paint," Rolenc said. "If anyone is starting a new project, you are not going to be able to paint until February or March." 4 Design LLC is based in the greater Milwau- kee area and has completed projects throughout the United States. It bills itself on its website as a "full service, commercial interior design firm specializing in senior living and multi-family housing." Slowed product distribution and rising prices for petrochemical companies are the result of a C O N T E N T S Healthy habits for a healthier refrigerator When your home needs professional help Getting your home ready for winter starts now A publication of the Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise • October 2021 Playing the waiting game See SUPPLY LAG/Page 8 Home staples like paint and furniture hit by supply-chain lag Fall Home & Garden Special Edition Your Guide to Homes, Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden & MORE! Eileen Schmidt/Special for Waukesha County Home Paint shortages are being felt in particular by big contractors needing same-colored paint for apartment complexes and major projects, according to an Associated Press report.

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