Category: woodworking projects

For many people, it was the first household task that they performed as a child – so “simple” that anyone could do it: sanding. While sanding  is a rather simple skill to learn, the dangers of oversanding lurk near every project. Allow the premier Kansas City lumberyard, SchutteLumber Co.,...

One of the most valuable aspects of a home is ample storage space, and installing wooden shelving in your garage is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to add extra storage space to your home.  By adding wooden shelving in your garage, you will be amazed at...

Since the average person spends one third of his life asleep, it’s a good idea to put some attention to detail in the bedroom.  One of the first things that people notice when they walk into a bedroom is the bed itself, so let’s start there.  We recently discussed...

The only thing woodworking enthusiasts like more than a great piece of wood is all the tools that come with the hobby. Schutte Lumber Co. in Kansas City understands this and wants the beginners out there to get a good start. These are the three tools every woodworker should...

Kids still love playing with wooden toys. They never go out of style. The pros at Schutte Lumber in Kansas City have plans that are fun for the adults to build and even more fun for the kids to play with for years to come. Wooden Swinging Horse A...

What are you doing this weekend? Well, with a weekend’s worth of time and a handful of supplies, you can build yourself some good looking furniture. Not only is it inexpensive to build your own furniture, it’s also fun. And you can build the perfect piece for your home...

Many of us have unfinished basements. When you bought your home, you might not have been sure what to do with the space. Some turn it into an small apartment, others use it for storage but some may turn it into a fun place you’ll never want to leave:...

Since your fireplace is used only a couple months during the year, it’s easy for it to blend into the woodwork especially if there isn’t a mantel surrounding it. Building your own mantel is a simple project that can be done in a weekend. This post discusses constructing one...

Maybe it’s a simple deck project or something more intricate like a piece of custom furniture. No matter what the project, always begin with the best pieces of wood. Here’s what to consider:  Defects in wood aren’t always bad. Just make sure they are from nature and not caused...

If you are like most people, you are constantly on the hunt for your remote control.  Wouldn’t life be so much easier if you had one set place to keep your remote control collection?  A remote control holder can help do the trick, and one made out of wood...