I have been swamped with a huge cedar box build for a client. (I promise to share when it’s done.) Two pieces of lumber were broken in transit. Those two pieces are all I need to finish the entire…
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..or how to turn a 2x into a (almost) 1x Resawing lumber is a lot like ripping… it’s making long cuts in a board. Instead of lengthwise (rip cuts or ripping) the slices are made to the width or…
I have a friend who recently moved into a new apartment. A sectional couch in the small living room left limited space to place a lamp. The solution was to build a narrow sofa table with a modern look…
…and final reveal of the completed boy’s bedroom!! Whew! That took longer than it should have. I mostly finished the room ages ago, but I wanted to add this ONE MORE THING…and of course the thing I needed for…
Chapter 4 in the boy bedroom refresh series is a DIY headboard. This post is also part of the Build it For the Home Series with At Home DIY. (All the other projects from the participating bloggers are linked…
In part 3 of the boy’s bedroom refresh series, I’ll show you how I made a feature wall from metal tile. This part of the project gets me the most excited because it really sets up the room. I…
…or J is for Jack Working on the boy bedroom refresh for my son, Jack. I wanted to add some decor that would be unique for him and fit in the industrial “gaming” theme. A big marquee-style J seemed…
Some states have adopted mandatory facemask requirements. If you have a sewing machine and about an hour, I have a simple pattern. Don’t fret if you don’t have access to a sewing machine though. Here is a super quick…
…and ideas on what to use if you can’t find filters. (Plus contest at the end!) Being a woodworker, I have masks to keep sawdust out of my lungs. With the newest guidelines from the CDC recommending wearing facemasks…
This looks like a much quicker project than it was. I love working with designers and decorators to help clients update pieces. This painted dining set was one of my favorites. I am only sorry I don’t have shots…
We have lived here for 6 years. I have talked about the boring front door for all of them. Our new normal of forced “Social Distancing” seemed like a good a time as any to get a “new” painted…
I find a lingerie chest underrated. They are a great place to store jewelry and unmentionables, don’t take up a lot of room, and can be quite attractive. Updating them doesn’t have to be difficult. Here is how you…
I came across a small cabinet that was missing a door. Don’t be afraid to take on a furniture repair. In this post, I will show you how I easily crafted a new door and gave a little cabinet…
White Clad furniture was really popular at one time- a throwback to the vintage ice box in a more simple time. I came across two of these and figured why not make one of them little more fun? (I…
Not too long ago we needed more seating (this feels like a never ending problem). I couldn’t find anything I liked. The only way to get it was to reupholster a chair on my own. Here is how I…