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...

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...

According to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, home improvement spending is  expected to increase in 2011 as consumer optimism and savings have risen. That’s great news for those of you who have been hoping to remodel your kitchen or bath or build an addition or new fence! Still,...

The International Builders’ Show, the largest annual construction show in the world, will be held Jan. 12-15 in Orlando, Fla., and we are excited to see what new products and ideas will be presented this year. Here are a few reasons to attend: Find out what building products are...

Schutte Lumber would like to wish all our clients, friends, and, of course, blog readers a very Merry Christmas! Don’t forget, we are currently operating on our winter schedule. We hope you will continue to keep in touch with us in the new year: Sign up to receive blog...

A few weeks ago we blogged about structural hem fir or log cabin siding, a beautiful exterior application that creates a rustic look. As anyone who has brought home a Douglas fir Christmas tree knows, there is something so nostalgic about the fragrant wood. In addition to log cabin...

Woodworkers are always looking for tools, materials, and other items to develop their craft. If you’re not familiar with the tools of the trade, fear not. Helpful gift guides are available to browse online with plenty of options within the $5-$20 and under $50. Check out this Woodcraft blog...

It’s no surprise to us that wood was a hot trend this year, especially indoors. We found even more evidence recently, as House Beautiful included wood as one of the top 10 decorating trends of 2010. While House Beautiful proclaims lighter wood finishes are the new look for relaxed, casual interiors,...

The Kansas City Business Journal reported some encouraging statistics about growth in the area’s home building industry recently. According to data from the Homebuilder’s Association of Greater Kansas City, in October 2010, housing permits in the Kansas City area rose 61.2% over September 2010 for a combined value of...

When creativity is at its height and you’re inspired to take on a furniture-building project, check out Make magazine’s guide to building a coffee table out of plywood. By building yourself you can customize the project to fit your style and budget. It’s a relatively easy project that should...