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...
Top Ideas from Greenbuild Expo 2010
Last week’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo held in Chicago showcased some great ideas coming out of the green building industry. Are you looking for more ways to go green? Check out some of these green building ideas discussed at Greenbuild 2010: Daylighting or harnessing the light generated by...
Schutte Lumber's New Blog Design
Schutte Lumber has gotten a new blog design, and we want to explain some of the changes: Blog posts appear as excerpts on the home page so you can see up to six blog posts at one time rather than scrolling through entire posts to get to the next...
Tips for Building a Wooden Outdoor Storage Shed
If you can build a deck, you can build an outdoor storage shed, says building expert and nationally syndicated newspaper columnist Tim Carter. With so many uses, almost any home can benefit from extra storage space, no? While it may be tempting to try a kit, building your own...
5 I-Joist Builder Tips
The Engineered Wood Association recently updated 5 of its I-Joist builder tips, which discuss common applications of the prefabricated engineered wood product, and all are available for free download. Click on the links below to download the new tips, which include: “explanations and installation details for the two types...
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...
How To Make Sure Home Remodeling Pays Off
Home remodeling can be a great investment, allowing homeowners to get more out of their current living space and increasing the value of the home. With the popularity of remodeling projects such as adding a backyard deck or porch, upgrading kitchen cabinets and countertops, etc., how can you be...
Dry Brush Painting for Distressed Furniture
You can make your own distressed-looking furniture with dry brush painting, an easy project you can do at home. Dry brushing is simply applying paint with a brush that has no water or other moisture on it. Barb from Design Sponge shows how to dry brush furniture using just...
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...
Greenbuild Expo To Showcase Latest in Green Building
Chicago will host the annual Greenbuild Expo Nov. 17-19 this year, showcasing the latest green building trends and innovations around the theme “Generation Green: Redefining Our Future.” Regarded as one of the biggest gatherings of its kind, Greenbuild offers a myriad of resources and best practices for green businesses...