3 Great Gift Guides for Woodworkers
Woodworkers are always looking for tools, materials, and other items to develop their craft. If you’re not familiar with the tools of the trade, fear not. Helpful gift guides are available to browse online with plenty of options within the $5-$20 and under $50. Check out this Woodcraft blog...
Wood A Hot Look for Interiors in 2010
It’s no surprise to us that wood was a hot trend this year, especially indoors. We found even more evidence recently, as House Beautiful included wood as one of the top 10 decorating trends of 2010. While House Beautiful proclaims lighter wood finishes are the new look for relaxed, casual interiors,...
Deals on Lumber
At Schutte Lumber Company, we pride ourselves on providing high quality material to our customers. As part of our quality control process we regularly go through our lumber stacks and pull out pieces that do not meet our high standards. We then bundle these materials up and can offer them...
Save the Date for STEMS: A Garden Soiree 2011
Earlier this year Schutte Lumber donated Western red cedar to build a pergola for the annual Kansas City benefit, STEMS: A Garden Soiree held at the magical Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. That’s “STEMS”: “Sipping wine. Tasting delicious food. Enjoying art, music and other entertainment. Meeting friends at...
Creating that Rustic Look with Log Cabin Siding
If you have admired the look and rustic feel of log cabins but didn’t want the expense of building a full log cabin then log cabin siding may be for you. It is a siding that looks like a log from the outside but has a flat back for...
Looking for Custom Windows & Doors – we can help
Schutte Lumber Company now offers the ability to order custom doors and windows through our showroom. We can offer brands such as Ellison & Lincoln windows, Plastpro, Masonite and Woodgrain doors. Whether you are looking for replacement or for new construction products we can help. Call us at 816-753-6262...
Creating Custom Mouldings
Schutte Lumber Company takes pride in our craftsmen at our Mill who can take an ordinary pile of rough lumber and turn in into stunning custom mouldings for your home. We can match pre-existing moulding; or if you provide a detailed drawing our moulder operators can make your vision...
Mill Production of a Custom Cut Timber
Putting a decorative end detail on a beam to customize your project is a specialty at Schutte Lumber Company. Our craftsman at our on-site mill can take your template and cut the timber to your specifications. To see how the process works you can view our video (above) of...
Building a Deck – Think Redwood
Redwood decks have long been prized for their beauty, but did you know they are an environmentally sound choice for decking material? According to the California Redwood Association “Roughly 90 percent of product-producing redwood forests are certified sustainable under FSC or SFI, and all redwood products come from California....
Cedar Exteriors Create Curb Appeal
Whether you’re trying to sell your home or just make it more welcoming, creating curb appeal can help. Popular exterior improvements include painting, replacing doors and windows, adding plants or landscaping, and choosing new lighting. Replacing or installing cedar shingles and panels can have a dramatic impact on the...