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Month: January 2014

More Money Was Spent on Construction This Past November

There’s some good news available to builders in the United States: construction spending in November 2013 rose at a pace unseen since March 2009. It may not be the actual, definitive end of the recession but it is may be the beginning of the end. The U.S. Commerce Department...

Constructions Spending is Still Increasing

While economists continue to debate and assess the state of the economy, home builders realize that construction spending is definitely on the way up. This single fact bodes well for the U.S. economy as a whole, but most especially for those involved in residential and commercial real estate. In...

Tips for Fixing Rotted Wood

If any of the wood in your home has rotted, it’s important to remove and replace the afflicted sections of wood. It’s not a difficult job if you have the proper tools, but unless you’re a seasoned carpenter, be sure to follow all the woodworking tips you’ve ever heard....

Furniture Designer Makes Beautiful Pieces With a Charred Finish

Woodworking requires technical skills, proper tools and some creative imagination. When these elements are combined, the beauty of the craft clearly becomes an art form. One Ukrainian designer, Yaroslav Galant, has taken woodworking to new heights with his woodworking ideas. Yaroslav Galant has created a stunning furniture collection called...

Heavily Knotted Wood is Currently Trending in Design

When thinking about your next interior project, consider adding a wood element to enhance any space. Kansas City lumberyard Schutte Lumber Company is just the place to scout out the perfect pieces for that new look. In design, the use of knotted wood is making quite the comeback. Whether used as the main...

Fun Woodworking Projects to Improve Your Home in the New Year

If you’re interested in making your home express more of your personal style, consider employing some fun woodworking ideas to refurnish parts of your space with items you made yourself. Basic carpentry can be quick to learn, and the more experience you get, the closer you are to becoming...