You built that gorgeous wood deck; now how do you protect it and maintain it so it stays beautiful for years to come?  The secret is the wood preparation and staining process.  Screw down any loose boards or replace broken boards. Inspect your railings to make sure that nothing has...

For too many years the Europeans have had all the fun.  Now it the USA’s turn to have a Festool Roadshow. It will be in Kansas City at Schutte Lumber Company on May 14th. Festool is bringing a specially equipped semi with dual foldout stages and 500 sq. ft of working area.  Festool...

As the weather warms up are your thoughts turning towards outdoor activities?  Now is the time to consider adding or rebuilding a deck and having an outdoor entertainment area that can be enjoyed all summer.  Our friends at Houzz have created this great primer on what you need to...

Have you been following the HGTV show Fixer Upper?  If so, you know they LOVE shiplap.  This traditional rough sawn paneling is a great way to add rustic charm. Shiplap is often associated with a farmhouse or cottage look, but many decorators are flipping it and finding shiplap has...

You may not have realized you needed this, but you do! Work more efficiently and comfortably with the new VAC SYS System. With proven vacuum-based suction clamping, the VAC SYS provides a highly effective and ergonomic work platform for nearly any project. Effectively clamp material or a workpiece for...

View this beautiful house that features the use of wood. It was built in 1908 in Pasadena California. What could you do with wood in your next project. Let us help you dream bigger, build better....

Do you enjoy the smell of freshly cut lumber?  Do you like working in a fast paced team environment?  Schutte Lumber Company is hiring!  At Schutte Lumber Company, our employees are more than a team, they are a family. Over the years we have survived floods and fires and...

When working in your workshop, you’ll want to make sure that you do something about all the sawdust. The last thing you want is for your workshop to be covered in sawdust. The following are a few ways to collect sawdust: Use an articulated hose – Attach an articulated...

If you’re building a project for the outdoors, then one of the things you’ll need to worry about is protecting them from the elements. This is why choosing the right finish for your outdoor project is so important. The following are a few tips for choosing finishes for outdoor...

If you’re building a lot of the elements of your home on your own, then one of the things that you can build for your home are its shutters. Shutters are a great way to add another level of protection to your home as well as help improve its...