We're putting aside the pie to give our woodworking readers a real treat...a small slice of pumpkin pine history! According to Old House Journal, softwoods like pine were used for the earliest wood flooring in homes and were left untreated. Over time, this pine turned from a creamy white to a warm, amber color, which is how it earned the name "pumpkin pine." Left... [Read more...]

Although Schutte Lumber is one of the oldest businesses in all of Kansas City, we stay up to date with the newest technologies in the lumberyard, woodshop, mill and even in cyberspace! In addition to finding helpful and interesting info and ideas on woodworking, building, architecture and design right here on our blog weekly, you can expect to find exclusive... [Read more...]

Trimwork doesn't have to disappear into the background. With purposeful placement, patterns and colors, trim moulding can create architectural sophistication unlike any other interior design element. Decorative moulding can be incorporated on windows, doors, shelves, mantels, ceilings, walls, wainscoting and more. The possibilities are endless! From Better... [Read more...]

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