Layer Your Stains for Beautiful Effects
Wood has a natural beauty to it, whether it is used for flooring, decks, furniture, or any other home project. Staining helps to enhance and protect the natural beauty of the wood, and it is fairly easy to apply. You can take it another step further and create rich...
Festool Releases a New Plunge Cut Saw in May
The new Festool TS 55 REQ is one of the most advanced plunge cut saws and guide rail systems arriving on the market. A host of new features will make it incredibly easy and efficient to use. In short, any professional who has used it will tell you that...
Project Ideas for Leftover Wood
If you have been working on a wood project of any kind, chances are you have a few pieces of scrap wood lying around after its completion. Rather than throwing away a perfectly good piece of wood when your project is finished, you can use this wood scrap to...
Keeping Your Woodshop Organized for Maximum Efficiency
Whether you have a large woodshop space or you have a small workbench in the back of your garage, keeping it organized is key to working in an efficient manner. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, consider the following when organizing your woodshop. Although you won’t necessarily repeat...
How to Maintain Your Wood Deck This Spring
Your wood deck may be extremely durable, but it also takes the most amount of damage of any of your home surfaces. In addition to experiencing foot traffic, wood decks also have to withstand extreme temperatures as well as the elements, whether it’s rain or snow. Be sure to take...
Using Brackets to Add Design Interest to a Home
Brackets are an easy, affordable way to add some spice to your home’s design, in any room you like. Our Kansas City lumberyard at Schutte Lumber has a big selection of brackets and millwork, particularly knife blade pattern brackets. Kitchen shelving sometimes gets neglected, especially in smaller kitchens. But...
Using Burl Wood in Your Designs
Burl wood is obtained from abnormal growths on some trees, often resulting from attacks by some fungus or insects. This type of wood is rare and has high artistic value due to its unique ring patterns and color tones. You can incorporate burl wood into a variety of woodworking ideas for your...
Does This Project Need Nails or Screws? A Helpful Guide
With so many types and sizes of both nails and screws on the market today it can be difficult to know what is needed or required for the project at hand. It also seems that everyone, professionals included, can also have opposing opinions, no matter what the project. Things like,...
Good Molding Can Make a Home Easier to Sell
Prospective buyers often pay attention to small details in a home and remember properties with a little something extra. One way to increase your home’s chances of a quick sale, and to remain memorable, is to install molding or enhance the existing molding. The visual interest that crown molding,...
Build Your Very Own Redwood Adirondack Chair
Adirondack chairs are a staple of a relaxed lakeside lifestyle and comfortable outdoor living. The original Adirondack design consisted of eleven flat wooden boards with a simple straight back and seat. The armrests are wide and the design boasts a classic simplicity. Over time the design of the Adirondack...