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Month: April 2014

Festool Helps You Find the Right Abrasive for Your Sander

Sanding is an integral part of most every home improvement project. However, when you’re working with an unfamiliar type of wood, doing a new job, or are just plain new to woodworking, knowing what type of abrasive to use can be difficult. Luckily Festool has a system designed to...

Build a Bench to Add More Function to Your Mudroom

When it comes to remodeling or simply sprucing up your home chances are your mudroom isn’t the first place you think to start. However, doing things in your mudroom to make it more functional can make a dramatic improvement. One woodworking project that can really make a big impact...

Is it Ever Better to Use Glue Instead of Nails?

When many people think of woodworking projects they’re going to take on at home they start to make a mental list of what they’ll need. In most cases, that list is going to include nails to fasten pieces of wood together. However, nails may not always be the answer...

Building a Deck? Consider Teak Wood

Adding a deck onto your house is a great way to increase its value. A deck can also make your backyard a more functional space for entertaining friends and family members or simply enjoying the warmer weather on your own. When it comes to building a deck, knowing which...

Now is the Perfect Time to Start Some Outdoor Woodworking Projects

As the weather starts to warm up most people start spending more time outside and enjoying the weather. However, if you’ve been planning some outdoor woodworking projects through the cold winter, now is the time to act on them. In fact, there are a variety of woodworking projects that...

Celebrate Spring by Building a Plant Shelf

If you like building things around the house then your creative juices probably start flowing when the weather warms up at the beginning of spring. While woodworking ideas are easy to find, a simple plant shelf can be one of the best things to build for your home this...

Construction Spending Has Continued Upward

When the economy was down the nation was building fewer homes. Now that the economy has picked up again we’re seeing a continued upward trend in terms of the number of residential properties being built, and how much contractors and homeowners are spending to build homes. In 2014, this...

Add Built-in Seating to Your Deck

Built-in seating for your deck can make enjoying your outdoor space much easier. It will also help you use a small deck more efficiently since it doesn’t take up quite as much room as stand-alone seats or benches. Use these tips from Schutte Lumber Co. to help you plan...