Building a Shed? Consider Adding These Features
Any homeowner will tell you that there are few structures more useful or versatile than a backyard shed. Still, many of these structures seem stuck in a time warp where that are all just a single damp and dark room where tools and materials are stored. Modern sheds have...
Why Wood is an Excellent Choice for Home Exteriors
Choosing the right home exterior is quite a challenge. There are so many choices –vinyl siding, wood, fiber panels brick. While all of these materials have merit, wood is an excellent choice for many homeowners. Here are some of the top reasons why you should consider it. Wood is...
More Money Was Spent on Construction This Past November
There’s some good news available to builders in the United States: construction spending in November 2013 rose at a pace unseen since March 2009. It may not be the actual, definitive end of the recession but it is may be the beginning of the end. The U.S. Commerce Department...
Constructions Spending is Still Increasing
While economists continue to debate and assess the state of the economy, home builders realize that construction spending is definitely on the way up. This single fact bodes well for the U.S. economy as a whole, but most especially for those involved in residential and commercial real estate. In...
Tips for Fixing Rotted Wood
If any of the wood in your home has rotted, it’s important to remove and replace the afflicted sections of wood. It’s not a difficult job if you have the proper tools, but unless you’re a seasoned carpenter, be sure to follow all the woodworking tips you’ve ever heard....
Heavily Knotted Wood is Currently Trending in Design
When thinking about your next interior project, consider adding a wood element to enhance any space. Kansas City lumberyard Schutte Lumber Company is just the place to scout out the perfect pieces for that new look. In design, the use of knotted wood is making quite the comeback. Whether used as the main...
Fun Woodworking Projects to Improve Your Home in the New Year
If you’re interested in making your home express more of your personal style, consider employing some fun woodworking ideas to refurnish parts of your space with items you made yourself. Basic carpentry can be quick to learn, and the more experience you get, the closer you are to becoming...
Build Your Own Cocktail Bar at Home
Would you like to have your own cocktail bar right in your home, but think you don’t have the room? A vertical cocktail hutch takes up very little floor and wall space and is surprisingly easy to make. The frame of the hutch is fairly simple to create and assemble, and...
Understanding Specific Gravity of Lumber
Specific gravity is a term used in woodworking and construction that describes the density of wood compared to water. The specific gravity of wood varies greatly between species and helps to determine which type of wood is ideal. You should consider a species’ gravity before selecting wood for your next...
Use Your Woodworking Skills to Make Holiday Decor for Your Yard
One of the most enjoyable holiday woodworking ideas is to decorate your yard with something you have built yourself. The decorations you build can often last for years. Once you have gotten past the debate about fun versus tacky decor, you can make something awesome. Decide on Your Design...