Project Ideas for Leftover Wood
If you have been working on a wood project of any kind, chances are you have a few pieces of scrap wood lying around after its completion. Rather than throwing away a perfectly good piece of wood when your project is finished, you can use this wood scrap to...
How to Maintain Your Wood Deck This Spring
Your wood deck may be extremely durable, but it also takes the most amount of damage of any of your home surfaces. In addition to experiencing foot traffic, wood decks also have to withstand extreme temperatures as well as the elements, whether it’s rain or snow. Be sure to take...
Using Burl Wood in Your Designs
Burl wood is obtained from abnormal growths on some trees, often resulting from attacks by some fungus or insects. This type of wood is rare and has high artistic value due to its unique ring patterns and color tones. You can incorporate burl wood into a variety of woodworking ideas for your...
Good Molding Can Make a Home Easier to Sell
Prospective buyers often pay attention to small details in a home and remember properties with a little something extra. One way to increase your home’s chances of a quick sale, and to remain memorable, is to install molding or enhance the existing molding. The visual interest that crown molding,...
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...
3 Easy Woodworking Project Ideas For Beginners
Woodworking has always been the sort of hobby that most are interested in trying someday, but never really get around to doing it. If you’re tired of thinking about it and want to start right away, here are some great woodworking tips and ideas so you can start your...
How to Build a Wooden Garage Storage Wall
One of the most valuable aspects of a home is ample storage space, and installing wooden shelving in your garage is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to add extra storage space to your home. By adding wooden shelving in your garage, you will be amazed at...
Give Your Bedroom a New Look With a Wooden Headboard
Since the average person spends one third of his life asleep, it’s a good idea to put some attention to detail in the bedroom. One of the first things that people notice when they walk into a bedroom is the bed itself, so let’s start there. We recently discussed...
Cool Wooden Toy Ideas for Your Kids This Holiday Season
Kids still love playing with wooden toys. They never go out of style. The pros at Schutte Lumber in Kansas City have plans that are fun for the adults to build and even more fun for the kids to play with for years to come. Wooden Swinging Horse A...
DIY How to Build a Wall Shelf
Wall shelves are all the craze these days. And why wouldn’t they be? Easy to install, they take up no floor space, yet offer all the convenience of a traditional shelf. In addition, wall shelves are become a staple in interior design. And though it is possible to buy floating...