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...
What Finishes Are Best for Protecting Wood From Moisture?
Whether you’re creating wood pieces for indoors or outdoors, they’re all affected by moisture in one way or another. While outdoor pieces are generally susceptible to more moisture fluctuations, indoor pieces experience more significant changes than most people think. To combat moisture-related damage, choose the right finish for your...
Cherry vs. Alder: Knowing What Wood is Right for You
Cherry and alder look very similar in their raw state, but depending on what working project you’ve got going, there’s likely one type of wood that will be better for you. Use this brief guide to figure out whether cherry or alder is right for you. Choose Your Grain...
Use Trim to Add Subtle Style to Your Home
Small changes in your trim can make a major difference in the look and feel of your home. Switching away from standard and traditional woods to something more exciting could be just what you need, especially since exotic hardwoods in Kansas City are an unusual visual treat. Here are...
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...
Lumber and Millwork Can Make an Easy-to-Build Bar
Are you ready to start a new woodworking project but not sure if you have the talent and technique? New trends in lumber and millwork can help with all your woodworking ideas. Traditional Basement by Oakville Interior Designers & Decorators Chic Decor & Design, Margarida Oliveira via Houzz With the...
How to Tell if Your Deck Has Water Damage
When you install a deck, it is sealed to prevent water damage. However, over time, water can creep in through that sealant and damage your pristine deck. As the months and years roll by, make sure you keep your eyes open for these common signs of water damage so...
Which Nail Works for Which Job?
Most of us have a jar of nails hidden away in the junk drawer that gets pulled out whenever we need to hang a picture or do a simple household repair. But how do you know if you are using the correct nail for the job? Here are three...
Plan for Shrinking and Expansion in Your Wood Projects
Everyone loves the look of real wood in the home. Many homeowners are interested in using wood in a home renovation project but do not realize that wood changes throughout the year. Depending upon the moisture level in your home, your wood project will shrink or expand and may...
Improvement in Construction Gives Positive Outlook on Lumber Industry
There is finally some good news for Kansas City lumber buyers. All indicators are pointing toward continued growth for the lumber industry as construction activity continues to increase slowly, but steadily. This is great news for our industry, which has seen logging levels drop to those that were comparable...