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And what really makes this such an easy and super sturdy project is that I am using Simpson Strong-Tie APRTR Ridge Tie Rail Connectors. These are the same ones I used to make my DIY Privacy Fence.
You can get them in the traditional galvanized finish or a decorative powder coated black finish like I did.
Okay, it is finally time to insulate my garage door. I say finally because I have lived in this house for almost 8 years, I have had a mini-split a/c unit in the garage for about 1 1/2 years and I have had the insulation kit for about 9 months! Nothing like procrastinating.
I recently went to a friends house who has a sawmill… which means he has wood all over the place. While I was there is cut me out some chunks of Indian Rosewood that are perfect for power carving.
This time when I started carving I didn’t really have a plan and just let the piece of wood dictate how I carved it. And well, I turned it into an AWESOME dough bowl with feet! Let me show you how I did it.
But when I attached the table to the base I was at a loss. So I came up with the idea of using wood cleats. These cleats attached to the apron and then to the tabletop using wood screws… no oversized holes and washer and no hardware that allowed the wood to expand and contract… so 7 years later my table was wavy!
Today I am sharing how I made some AWESOME counter height chairs or bar stools! These are for a client and match a dining room table and benches I made for her. I can’t wait to see the complete set altogether.
This design is a simple way to make chairs… the joinery is mostly butt joints and with countersunk screws! So this is a great project if this is your first time making chairs… or stools… not sure what to call them!
So, I came up with a design for a built-in bookcase or bookshelf that the shelves were adjustable. That way as my plants grow or decor changes the shelves can change with it. Plus, the bookshelf is made from just 2x10’s and wood screws so it is a build that anybody can do!
I couldn’t put the old ugly numbers on my freshly painted house so I decided to get some new ones. These are the ones I used…. Modern Black House Numbers QT Home Decor. But when they arrived I couldn’t find a spot in the wood part of my house that I liked them, so I decided I would build a backer to put the numbers on so that I wouldn’t have to drill a ton of holes in my block wall.
At first I thought this was going to be a challenging project, but I quickly realized that this was going to be a super fun and satisfying project that you can complete with just a couple of tools… a drill and a jigsaw!
Who is ready for a pool party or spending more time in the backyard with friends and family? I know I am! And this week I am sharing the perfect build that will be the life of the party all centered around the drink cooler! Yup, I am building a DIY Cooler Deck Box. It is not only going to look AWESOME and give you an elevated place to keep your drinks cold and hidden, but it also has a cutting board! You know for those snacks or to cut up some limes for your favorite summer beverage. So let’s get started building!
I have a super special project for you today… DIY Candle Holders. But not only that I teamed up with my friend over at Saburrtooth Power Carving Tools and created the “WE MAKE SAWDUST” Challenge. Where I invited three AWESOME makers to join me in making a candle holder using 3 Saburrtooth carving burrs.
4 Makers, 3 Carving Burrs, 2 Weeks and 1 Challenge = 4 AWESOME Creations!
I sure do love a good Ikea hack and boy do I have an AWESOME one for you today!
You see I had this long wall in my family room that had my Bubbly Bar Cabinet on it and nothing else. I had thought of putting a built-in bench and seating next to it because we have a pool table in that room, but ultimately we need more storage in our house. So, I said goodbye to the Bubbly Bar Cabinet and set out to make something more AWESOME!
Should you stain pine? Should you paint it? or do a combination?
Well I recently built a floating bar cabinet from some Ikea Ivar cabinets, added some beading to it and really didn’t want to mess up the finish. So I wanted to weigh all my options to make sure I got the perfect finish.
It’s that time of year again where I start thinking of all outdoors projects! You see spring is my favorite time of year and I like to spend as much time outside, so having that right bench to hang out on is very important. The bench not only has to look good, but be comfortable and durable to with stand the AZ sun and monsoon season. Well, I teamed up with my friends over at Simpson Strong-Tie and I think I came up with the perfect bench that is easy on the eyes, easy to build, comfortable and is gonna last a long time no matter where you live.
And I knew exactly what build I wanted to test it out on… some new floating nightstands. I have had this design on my list for forever and was so excited at the opportunity to bring it to life. I love this design because #1 it is floating… meaning I can actually easily clean up all of Oscar’s dog hair that will definitely find its way underneath it. But I also love this design because the shelf is open to the side of the bed, meaning that you have easy access to your stuff without having to let it clutter up the top of the piece. Oh and lastly it is AWESOME because it has a drawer to hide everything else!!!
My mom recently moved into a new place and was in need of some extra storage in her kitchen and asked if I could help her out. Of course I said yes! That is until she told me she wanted it to be red. Red! Red isn’t my favorite color…. orange is, of course! Haha… but after a little persuasion and time I agreed. But I told her I was gonna put my spin on it and add some power carved texture to make it AWESOME.
Does your kitchen feel a little outdated and in need a refresh? Well, I have 5 Easy DIY’s to Transform Your Kitchen… starting today!
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have been in the process of completely transforming a closet in my master bedroom into a built-in closet and office combo. Full details and reveal on that coming soon. Well as part of the makeover I needed a place to hide my printer and my files. I don’t have that many files, so I decided to make a rolling filing printer cabinet. But not just any cabinet, I wanted this one to kinda be hidden… after-all this is in my bedroom and I don’t always want it looking like an office.
I used to be a seasonal plant lady… you know, my plants only lasted a season. But recently I am getting the hang of keeping some plants alive! And when they grow big you need to repot them in bigger pots… who knew. Also, I want to try my hand at propagating some of plants to save money on always buying new ones. And that can get messy, so I decided to build myself a potting bench. A spot dedicated to all my planting tools and it can live outside so any mess won’t matter.
Howdy guys… today I have a really special build to share. I built Awesome Oscar, my fur baby, a dog house! And not just any dog house… an AWESOME, Modern , Scandinavian inspired and slatted dog house! Oh and I teamed up with my good friends over at Simpson Strong-Tie to ensure that his house was built right, sturdy and would last a long long time! Wanna know how I made it? Well, let’s get started!
