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Month: January 2011

Summit Custom Homes To Build Kansas City Dream Home

Congratulations to Summit Custom Homes for being chosen to build the 2011 St. Jude Dream Home in Kansas City, which will be given away to a lucky winner in June. The dream home, a collaborative project of local building contractors aims to raise $900,000 to benefit the St. Jude...

Schutte Lumber Company will be hosting the Katz Roadshow on May 27th, 2011

Schutte Lumber Company with support from WindsorONE, Andersen Windows & Doors, Festool, Typar, and Versatex, is proud to offer one day of hands-on building clinics with Mike Sloggatt, remodeling specialist and a nationally recognized author and teacher. . These clinics will highlight WindsorONE’s new line of Classic American Moldings, Andersen replacement windows, as well...

Redwood Vs. Composites and Plastics

California Redwood is a popular decking material, and for good reason. Besides it beautiful finish, it outperforms composites and plastics that some homeowners have chosen for their decks. If you’re considering a big outdoor project for this spring, keep in mind these advantages of using California Redwood: Appearance: You...

Build Your Own Sustainable Wood Countertop

If you follow kitchen and bath trends, then you know wood countertops are one of the latest looks for these area of the home. Schutte Lumber can help you select the right wood to create a natural, organic feel in your kitchen or bath. Our lumber products is FSC...

Local Architects Discuss Green Building and Home Design

In December the Build Green Council of the Kansas City Home Builders Association recently hosted a panel of several of the area’s leading architects to share their views on green building and home design as it stands today. One of the panelists, Wolfgang Trost (left), is the architect behind...

Latest Building Products at 2011 International Builders Show

There are many reasons to attend the International Builders Show each year, and one of the most popular is the new product releases. This year is no different, as a number of new and innovative building products and technologies are delighting attendees at IBS 2011 in Orlando this week....

Timber Arches and Brackets Add Architectural Interest

Finish off your interiors and exteriors with timber arches and brackets, which add architectural interest and the beauty of natural wood. Schutte Lumber in Kansas City offers pre-cut and custom timber arches and brackets that can be rough-sawn or surfaced at our on-site mill. We can also create any...

How To Build an Upholstered Headboard

Check out this video from Design*Sponge that shows how to create a designer-style upholstered headboard on a budget. It’s a great way to spruce up your bedroom and show your personal style too. Here are the materials you will need: large rectangular piece of plywood foam batting fabric utility...