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,...
Tips for Keeping Your Cedar Deck Clean
In the Midwest, we face harsh and sometimes unpredictable weather from snowy winters to humid summers. It’s important to take care of your cedar deck year round to ensure it stays in good shape. Cedar decks have a beautiful deep red color and even retain its natural smell. Though...
Building Your Very Own Wine Rack
Any wine lover will know that keeping a large quantity of bottles can lead to problems if you do not have adequate storage. While wine racks are the ideal solution, they can be expensive. Building a wine rack yourself is the perfect, affordable project for any DIY enthusiast. Cut...
What's So Great About Red Cedar?
The red cedar tree comes in many varieties. It’s a highly adaptable and very durable tree that can grow in many varieties; including seashore conditions. Decay resistant, it has many uses in landscaping. The grain is naturally straight and eventually turns into a nice brown-red color. The wood is...
3 Common Myths About Crown Molding
Whether the lines are sleek and modern or detailed and elegant, crown molding adds a finishing touch to every room in a home. Another benefit: people take notice of crown molding instantly. Still, a few unfortunate myths continue to surround this stylish accent, including: Myth: Crown molding is expensive....
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.,...
Tips for Choosing the Best Wood for Your Project
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...
How to Achieve the Weathered Wood Look
Distressed wood has become an extremely popular trend in residential and commercial interior design. The character and charm that imperfect, weathered wood adds to interiors is simply unrivaled. Take this restaurant entrance design by Jaye Lee Interiors for example. New wood simply cannot replicate this effect… or can it? You can in fact achieve...
Stunning Walnut Hardwoods
Hardwood floors are valued for their aesthetic value as well as their tendency to add resale value to homes. Schutte Lumber carries a selection of durable, versatile Walnut hardwoods. Hearty History Walnut trees are rather competitive plants! They are one of the few plants whose roots expel a toxic...
Schutte Lumber Customer Builds Wooden Kayak
Check out this beautifully crafted strip-planked wooden kayak built by one of Schutte Lumber Company’s customers using some of our exotic and specialty hardwoods. For the customer’s first-ever woodworking project, they purchased a boatbuilding kit from Chesapeake Light Craft Boats, which also offers boatbuilding tips and boatbuilding classes. The...