Let Wood Weather or Give it a Finish?
When working with wood outdoors knowing the type of wood you need is essential. However, once you’ve determined the best wood for your budget and project, knowing whether you’re going to finish it or allow it to weather naturally is the next step. Use these tips to help you...
Make Sure You're Using the Proper Wood
Picking out wood for your building or renovation project can seem confusing considering that there are close to 100 varieties of wood you can find in many stores. However, you likely won’t need more than a few different types – the most commonly used ones. Depending on your project,...
Tips for Building Your Own Kitchen Island
Without a doubt, a kitchen island is one of the best upgrades that any homeowner can make. They add working room, storage space and an extra place for dining. Here are some tips for adding a truly functional one to your kitchen: Butcher Block for the Countertop – This...
Tips to Keep Your Project Organized in Your Workshop
When you have several projects going on at the same time, it can be a challenge to stay organized in your workshop. The following workshop-related tips and ideas will keep you on track, help you stay productive, and ensure you finish your projects by their deadlines. Create a calendar....
Know the Difference Between a Pin Knot and a Burl
Knowing the difference between pin knots and burl wood can help you determine which Kansas City lumber works best for your woodworking designs and ideas. Burl Wood Sometimes a tree is attacked by insects or fungus in a way that causes the wood to develop an abnormal growth. A...
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...
More Money Was Spent on Construction This Past November
There’s some good news available to builders in the United States: construction spending in November 2013 rose at a pace unseen since March 2009. It may not be the actual, definitive end of the recession but it is may be the beginning of the end. The U.S. Commerce Department...
Constructions Spending is Still Increasing
While economists continue to debate and assess the state of the economy, home builders realize that construction spending is definitely on the way up. This single fact bodes well for the U.S. economy as a whole, but most especially for those involved in residential and commercial real estate. In...
Furniture Designer Makes Beautiful Pieces With a Charred Finish
Woodworking requires technical skills, proper tools and some creative imagination. When these elements are combined, the beauty of the craft clearly becomes an art form. One Ukrainian designer, Yaroslav Galant, has taken woodworking to new heights with his woodworking ideas. Yaroslav Galant has created a stunning furniture collection called...
Heavily Knotted Wood is Currently Trending in Design
When thinking about your next interior project, consider adding a wood element to enhance any space. Kansas City lumberyard Schutte Lumber Company is just the place to scout out the perfect pieces for that new look. In design, the use of knotted wood is making quite the comeback. Whether used as the main...