Creative Long Term Projects with Scrap Wood
Schutte Lumber continues to promote the re-purposing of wood. In our last blog, we discussed a few short term projects that you could do with wood scraps. Here are a few project suggestions for the avid carpenters: Cat Tree: These play spaces can be as creative and unusual as...
Creative Short Term Projects with Scrap Wood
Schutte Lumber supports sustainable practices. We encourage you to find creative uses for scrap wood found around your home. Here are a few suggestions for projects that are short on time and high on impact. Cutting Boards: Cutting boards are the perfect project for maple, oak, and cherry remnants...
How To Select and Protect Wood Lumber
When properly selected and cared for, wood lumber is just as durable and easy to maintain as the latest engineered product. While there’s nothing wrong with choosing composites, you can enjoy the look of real wood by following some simple strategies to keep it looking its best: Keep moisture...
Builders To Petition Congress March 16 To Restore Flow of Credit To Housing Sector
Members of the National Association of Home Builders plan to march on Washington Wednesday, March 16, to petition the new Congress to restore the flow of credit to the housing sector in hopes of spurring economic growth in the industry. It’s the largest grassroots event of the year for...
New at Schutte Lumber
There is so much going on at Schutte Lumber in Kansas City lately, and we hope you’ve been following our Facebook updates for all the latest news. Here is just some of our recent news: Our summers hours started on March 1: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through...
2011 Kansas City Home of the Year Chosen
This year’s Kansas City Homes & Gardens Home of the Year Grand Winner is a beautiful Arts and Crafts style home with Asian influences and, yes, plenty of eye-catching woodwork. Situated on 20 acres, the homeowners had a vision to turn an old barn into a permanent residence. After...
Better Building Initiative Includes Sustainable Forestry
Recently, President Obama announced his Better Building Initiative, which is a plan meant to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. The Initiative’s goal is to reach a 20% improvement by 2020, which would save $40 billion a year! Part of the program includes a Race to Green program, encouraging...
Local Contractor Wins 2011 Remodeling Awards
Every year, the Kansas City chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has its awards program, the REMYs. The REMY awards honor remodeling companies for their superior craftsmanship, professionalism, and commitment to excellent remodeling. We would like to recognize Schloegel Design Remodel for winning multiple awards...
Ways To Moisture-Proof Your Deck
Moisture intrusion can turn a terrific deck into a headache, so make sure to choose building techniques that are designed to minimize the damaging effects of moisture. Here are a few tips for minimizing water intrusion from the Canadian Wood Council: Select the correct side of your wood planking...
Get Big Returns with Interior Molding Projects
Adding interior molding is one of the best ways to get big returns on your home improvement project, according to HGTV’s FrontDoor.com. Homeowners who install molding to increase the aesthetics of their home get maximum value out of their investment.Crown molding is the most popular, followed by baseboard, window,...