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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...

Important Safety Tips When Doing Carpentry Work

Before going to your Kansas City lumberyard to get your supplies for your DIY project, there are some things you need to remember before you plug in those power tools.  Safety for you and those around you should be your number one priority.  Carpenters experience a higher than average...

Best Types of Nails For Lumber & Construction Uses

There are dozens of types and sizes of nails. While many are used for multiple purposes, each type of nail has actually been developed for a particular purpose. Here are three of the most common: Common Nails The typical nail that most builders use is the “common” nail or...

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...

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....

Choosing a Cabinet Stain That's Right for Your Kitchen

What’s one of the great benefits of undertaking a cabinet staining project? You learn a great deal along the way. Begin by understanding that all stains are not created equally: Oil-based stains produce a resilient finish, but they emit a strong odor, are difficult to clean up after and...

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.,...

3 Must-haves for Every Fireplace

If you have a fireplace in your home, then you are well aware of the fact that it really lends an inviting and comforting element to your home design. However, it’s more than just that! You should take advantage of having a fireplace by using it too! Just make...

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...