Category: Tips

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

The Engineered Wood Association recently updated 5 of its I-Joist builder tips, which discuss common applications of the prefabricated engineered wood product, and all are available for free download. Click on the links below to download the new tips, which include: “explanations and installation details for the two types...

Home remodeling can be a great investment, allowing homeowners to get more out of their current living space and increasing the value of the home. With the popularity of remodeling projects such as adding a backyard deck or porch, upgrading kitchen cabinets and countertops, etc., how can you be...

You can make your own distressed-looking furniture with dry brush painting, an easy project you can do at home. Dry brushing is simply applying paint with a brush that has no water or other moisture on it. Barb from Design Sponge shows how to dry brush furniture using just...

Halloween is sure to be a weekend-long celebration, but perhaps you have a home improvement project in mind amidst all the parties and trick-or-treating. Before taking on any big projects, review these home improvement tips for Halloween, inspired by real haunted happenings, to avoid any major scares: Are you...