The Dangers of Oversanding
For many people, it was the first household task that they performed as a child – so “simple” that anyone could do it: sanding. While sanding is a rather simple skill to learn, the dangers of oversanding lurk near every project. Allow the premier Kansas City lumberyard, SchutteLumber Co.,...
DIY How to Build a Wall Shelf
Wall shelves are all the craze these days. And why wouldn’t they be? Easy to install, they take up no floor space, yet offer all the convenience of a traditional shelf. In addition, wall shelves are become a staple in interior design. And though it is possible to buy floating...
Why Wood Finishes Are Good
Putting a finish on your wood is strictly optional. But putting a finish on your wood, you protect it’s surface and allows it to maintain its beauty for longer. It also protects it from harsh environment elements which can cause the wood to warp, dry out and crack or...
Tips for Buying Lumber
Maybe it’s a simple deck project or something more intricate like a piece of custom furniture. No matter what the project you always want the best pieces of wood. Listed below are several things to look for when selecting lumber. Defects in wood aren’t always bad. Just make sure...
Sealing Wood Decks for Winter
The beautiful fall weather is officially here, making this the perfect time to complete some of those projects around the house. One of the best ways to preserve the life of the wood that was used to build your deck is to seal it for the winter season. Listed...
Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City Inspires
The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City has great educational events, including Home Show-Fall Edition, which is returning to the Overland Park Convention Center. KCHBA’s mission is to serve the new-home industry of Greater Kansas City as a resource for HBA members and consumers. KCHBA also advocates the new-home industry...
Timeless Crown Mouldings in Kansas City
Kansas City’s understated design aesthetic lends itself to crown mouldings, as national magazines have demonstrated. Southern Living magazine featured crown mouldings in the Kansas City home of designer Barbara Cosgrove. House Beautiful showed how crown mouldings dress up this bedroom, by David Jimenez. The same timeless look can be...
Eco-Friendly Wood Varnishes
Varnish has always been a good option to seal wood because it is a transparent, hard, protective finish or film. But you may have heard in the past few years that some varnishes are not great for indoor air quality. Not to worry. Here are some eco-friendly wood varnishes: Int’l Eco...
Sunset Magazine's Favorite DIY Backyard Woodworking Projects
In a recent article, Sunset magazine editors’ assembled a list of their favorite DIY projects to enhance backyards this summer season. From adding a fun new way to enjoy your yard to enhance the look and feel of your landscape, these projects are sure to result in backyard project you...
How One Teacher & His Students Kept Woodshop Class From Being Cut
When cuts to education threatened to eliminate a woodshop class at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, one dedicated teacher refused to take it sitting down. Mr. Howell Jackson, armed with his knowledge of woodworking and his passion for his students, was determined to fight the...