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Tag: deck

How to Build a Backyard Pergola: Simple DIY Woodworking Project

Summer is approaching and our thoughts are turning towards our outdoor living spaces.  A terrific upgrade is a Pergola, it defines your outdoor “room”.  Popular Mechanics has a great article on how to build your own Pergola.  For more ideas visit our Showroom to see our display pergola.  We can do...

Deck Refreshers

Our friends over at This Old House have a handy article that goes hand-in-hand with Schutte Lumber. After you’ve gotten everything just right, you want to be sure you protect your investment by sealing the wood. But even then, after enough time and rain, there will come a time...

On Decks: Choosing Your Wood Wisely

In the Midwest, harsh winters and extreme temperatures mean our porches and decks can take quite a beating. This means taking extra care to make sure the materials used are extra tough—without sacrificing aesthetics. In our showroom, contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike can find solutions to maximize the potential of...