Building Your Home Bar
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:...
Using Pressure Treated Wood Indoors
Many people believe that using pressure treated wood indoors is harmful. So, we decided to clear up some of the confusion. The story goes that pressure treated wood once was treated with a harsh chemicals that could potentially release toxic fumes. But the government has since banned wood from being treated...
Festool Demo Day
Do you love power tools? Not just any power tools, but Festool power tools? Well, if you’re in Kansas City, what are you doing Friday, December 14th? Come join Schutte Lumber and Randy Johnson as he demos the new CMS Routing System, T1 15 Impact Driver and Domino XL Joiner. (If you’ve...
Schutte Lumber Named One of Kansas City's Best
It’s finally time to finish that woodworking project that has been languishing in your workshop for a couple of months now. Or maybe your wife wants some chair railing installed in the dining room. Where do you go for the best lumber and material selection, price and service? The...
Tips for Buying Lumber
Maybe it’s a simple deck project or something more intricate like a piece of custom furniture. No matter what the project you always want the best pieces of wood. Listed below are several things to look for when selecting lumber. Defects in wood aren’t always bad. Just make sure...
Build Your Own Fireplace Mantel
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...
Build Your Own Wooden Stand for Your Ceramic Cooker
Nothing pairs better with a football tailgate party than grilled food, and one of our favorite ways to cook a burger or dog is on a ceramic grill. In recent years, the Big Green Egg has become incredibly popular for its flawless job in grilling food to perfection. Whether...
Wooden Remote Control Holders
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...
Adding Value to Your Home with Baseboards
We’ve recently discussed the difference between bead boarding and wainscotting and how both types of wood detailing can add character to your home. Another great way to add value to your home is through baseboards. Whether your live in an older home with baseboards that have seen better days or have...
Sealing Wood Decks for Winter
The beautiful fall weather is officially here, making this the perfect time to complete some of those projects around the house. One of the best ways to preserve the life of the wood that was used to build your deck is to seal it for the winter season. Listed...