Build a Stylish Barn Door for Your Home
Barn doors are very popular in all sorts of homes in 2014, so even if you have a modern home or a rustic one, you might want to consider implementing them in your house when it’s time for a remodel. Best of all, barn doors can make your home more...
Encourage Kids to Play Outside by Building a Playhouse
Kids need exercise outside, but it can be hard to inspire them to part from their computer or videogames. To encourage them to play outside, try building them a playhouse where they can have fun alone and with their friends. Use these tips from for building your own playhouse...
Quick Guide to Planning Your New Deck
Adding a deck onto your home is an ideal way to expand your living space out in the great outdoors. If you love entertaining or just having dinner with the family outside, a deck is something you should have. However, there are quite a few considerations you need to...
Build a Bench to Add More Function to Your Mudroom
When it comes to remodeling or simply sprucing up your home chances are your mudroom isn’t the first place you think to start. However, doing things in your mudroom to make it more functional can make a dramatic improvement. One woodworking project that can really make a big impact...
Now is the Perfect Time to Start Some Outdoor Woodworking Projects
As the weather starts to warm up most people start spending more time outside and enjoying the weather. However, if you’ve been planning some outdoor woodworking projects through the cold winter, now is the time to act on them. In fact, there are a variety of woodworking projects that...
Tips for Prepping Crown Molding in Your Next Project
Crown molding is a beautiful addition to any home. It provides a tasteful way to add both value and visual interest to your home when installed correctly. Prepping the crown molding before installation begins is essential to ensuring you receive the look you desire. Helpful woodworking tips before you begin...
Construction is Expected to Improve in 2014
There is a growing trend of construction that is expected in 2014, and Kansas City lumber is expected to play a large part in that growth. As one of the best in green building materials, themselves in ever increasing demand, wood is going to play a significant role in...
Safe and Effective Ways to Heat Your Workship During Winter
Creating and maintaining a comfortable workspace is one of the keys to wholly enjoying your workshop. While convenience is a factor, it is far more important to keep safety in mind. Here are a few ways to effectively and safely heat your workshop for the coming winter: Improved Insulation...
Fixing Damaged Woodwork With Stain and Lacquer
A lot of lacquers do very well over manufactured wood filler, but linseed oil has the tendency to interfere with proper drying and further stain application. If the wood has gaps large enough that tungsten oil will not fill them in completely, you may want to mill down a...
Different Ways to Protect Outdoor Wood Decks and Furniture
Fall is the perfect time to clean and protect your wood deck and patio furniture before the weather turns nasty. Inspect and repair any damage to the decking, stairs and railings before giving the entire area a good pressure washing. Store all furniture cushions and gently clean the wooden...