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...
DIY Furniture: Wood Projects For Your Home
What are you doing this weekend? Well, with a weekend’s worth of time and a handful of supplies, you can build yourself some good looking furniture. Not only is it inexpensive to build your own furniture, it’s also fun. And you can build the perfect piece for your home...
Building Your Home Bar
Many of us have unfinished basements. When you bought your home, you might not have been sure what to do with the space. Some turn it into an small apartment, others use it for storage but some may turn it into a fun place you’ll never want to leave:...
Basic Woodworking Tools You Need to Have
Whether setting up a professional woodworking shop or just a small space in your garage or basement for those weekend projects it’s important to have the correct equipment. Listed below are some of the most common tools to include. Start out with the basics and get comfortable using them...
Don’t Buy It, Build It: How to Build Your Own Bookshelf
Your woodworking shop is all set up and you are anxious to try out your skills. You want to start with something that will be fairly simple but practical. Why not consider a bookcase? A bookcase can do double duty, both holding books and knick knacks along with serving...
Tips for Choosing the Best Wood for Your Project
Maybe it’s a simple deck project or something more intricate like a piece of custom furniture. No matter what the project, always begin with the best pieces of wood. Here’s what to consider: Defects in wood aren’t always bad. Just make sure they are from nature and not caused...
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...
Cool Wooden Bunk Bed & Loft Design Ideas
Children will be more excited to start the 2012 school year if they have a brand new bunk bed or loft made just for them! A custom bunk bed or loft can transform a room into a special place for playing, reading and drifting off to dreamland. Whether it’s...
How to Best Prepare A Wood Surface For Finishing
A horizontal wood surface will show all of its flaws in the light, which is why a good craftsman never rushes the preparation of a surface before finishing. A woodworking project with a horizontal surface like tables, chairs and other furniture should receive extra attention when it comes to...
Integrating Wooden Architectural Elements in the Home
Schutte Lumber‘s selection of Timbers, Cedar, Engineered Wood, Domestic and Specialty Hardwoods can inspire unique architectural features in the home that will feature the unparalleled natural beauty of wood. Take a look at these unique ways of integrating wood to add visual interest and increase the value of a home. The...