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...
Lumber Prices Expected to Rise in the Next Two Years
In any industry, prices are directly tied to the cost of needed materials. Construction is no different and, if lumber prices are any indicator, getting your construction work done today could save you money over waiting. Three of the most popular types of wood for homebuilding, the softwoods spruce, pine,...
Build Your Very Own Redwood Adirondack Chair
Adirondack chairs are a staple of a relaxed lakeside lifestyle and comfortable outdoor living. The original Adirondack design consisted of eleven flat wooden boards with a simple straight back and seat. The armrests are wide and the design boasts a classic simplicity. Over time the design of the Adirondack...
Helpful Tips for Winter Deck Care
Winter weather means no more outside parties on your deck, at least for the season. Unfortunately, the harsh cold and wet weather can also mean damage to your deck, if it’s not properly treated and cared for. HGTV offers helpful tips to keeping your deck protected through the winter. Clean Thoroughly...
The Dangers of Oversanding
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.,...
Why Wood Finishes Are Good
Putting a finish on your wood is strictly optional. But putting a finish on your wood, you protect it’s surface and allows it to maintain its beauty for longer. It also protects it from harsh environment elements which can cause the wood to warp, dry out and crack or...
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:...
Introducing Duralife Siesta Hardwood Blends Decking
Do you want the look of tropical hardwoods, but the low maintenance of a composite deck? Gaf has the solution for you! DuraLife’s New Hardwood Decking boards offer the beauty of finished tropical hardwood. They come in four natural, easy- to-maintain earth tones, Brazilian Cherry, Garapa Gray, Golden...
Better Building Initiative Includes Sustainable Forestry
Recently, President Obama announced his Better Building Initiative, which is a plan meant to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. The Initiative’s goal is to reach a 20% improvement by 2020, which would save $40 billion a year! Part of the program includes a Race to Green program, encouraging...
Schutte Lumber in the Kansas City Star
TGIF! In honor of the upcoming weekend, we wanted to share an article with you from the Kansas City Star in which Editorial Page columnist Lewis Diuguid describes his 10-day quest to restore the oak woodwork in his 84-year-old Northeast Kansas City home during his “vacation”. On his blog,...