Jul
27
Asher's Farmhouse Headboard
Farmhouse bed with just the headboard for our 2 year olds bed. Used the same paint as the trim in the room so it would match.
Used finish nails to connect the 1x6 and 1x2. I don't have a finish nailer so I just use hammer and nail and finish off with a nail punch.
Used the Kreg Jig for the rest. I say that thing is a must have and go ahead and get one if you can.
Jul
27
Planter Box
A few weeks back, Ana sent a link to the Fresh Home Magazine website that was featuring her Laundry Basket Cart. I soon found myself checking out other DIY projects that were featured and found this "How to Make A Recycled Planter Box".
I love the wood .vs. metal look and it just so happened, I was in the market for a new planter box (as the one my mother gave me just rotted to pieces.) So here is the picture of my version of this project and how I did it: From Plan
Jul
27
Mud for the Footers
It finally stopped raining.
As if the weather knew that today mud was coming for the footers.You can tell it's early morning. There are no clouds in front of the Alaska range. And today is going to be a busy one.Onsite babysiter still on site.Footers backfilled for extra support and to keep the mud in place.And the concrete truck is here!The concrete truck has a spout on the front where the mud comes out.And what looks like waterslide pieces are attached to the spout to extend the
Jul
26
Making the Most of Your Space
Finally made it back from the store and built the storage benches. As some may know, completing a project with little kids in the house can be a bit of a challenge. My wife just doubles or triples the estimated time I think it will take.
I picked up one sheet of 1/2″ birch plywood and ripped it into 15 3/4″ strips. “Rip” is carpentry lingo for cutting wood in the direction of the grain. The sales associate at your local home improvement store can usually do this if you have lots of patience and
