Construction Salaries Are Going Up
Even after the recession ended and the economy began to recover, wages have risen very unevenly across all industries – something that isn’t very common. Over the course of history, the recovery of an economy would usually lead to more uniform pay raises. Fortunately, wages are beginning to rise...
Using Wood for Retaining Walls in Your Yard
If you’re looking to add more safety and security to your yard, then you should think about putting up a wood retaining wall. The following are a few tips for putting up a wood retaining wall on your own: Use wood stakes and nylon strings in order to set...
Confidence in New Home Construction Improved
The housing marketing is continuing to improve as builder confidence for single-family homes that have been newly built has risen four points on the Housing Market Index. This puts the builder confidence level at 49, only one point shy of the level considered good building conditions. According to the...
4 Tips for Optimizing Moulding Production
The ultimate goal in moulding operations is to achieve the most accurate results at the lowest cost possible. From Woodworking Network, here are 4 ways to optimize moulding production in the wood shop. Use a high cutterhead RPM of 10,000; this will allow you to achieve both a high...
Holiday Decorations that Direct Attention to Architecture
Decorating for the holidays gives homeowners a chance to highlight the architecture of their home. In the most recent issue of Kansas City Homes and Gardens, we came across a holiday tour article that we think perfectly exemplifies this. In the article, one residence showcased holiday decorations that draw...
Fully Equipped with the Raimann ProfiRip Rip Saw
Behold the Raimann ProfiRip KR 310 Series Rip Saw, a valuable player on our mill team here at Schutte Lumber. This optimum cutting machine exemplifies our dedication to proficiency and accuracy in all of our mill services. With its advanced technology, high output efficiency, wide range of capabilities, superior...