Last summer I built a double X bench out of 2x4's and 2x3's, I love it and it fits perfectly on my front porch. When drawing up the plans for that bench I was trying to keep with the look of an inspiration piece and some of the build was unnecessarily tricky without an extra pair of hands. Also if your 2x4's have a little twist in them, there was no way to correct that and … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
Arrow Vertical Succulent Planter
**This post is sponsored by The Home Depot** Hi and welcome to the Home Depot DIH Workshop (Do It Herself) Virtual Party, I hope you brought your green thumb with you! Vertical planters, succulents and space friendly gardening are quite the rage and this project will help you add this trend to your home. The Home Depot's DIH Workshop this month is to learn how to make this … [Read more...]
Rustic Farmhouse Magnet Board and Frame
This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. My son is in first grade and brings home lots and lots of art projects from school. He requested a magnet board for his room to show off the latest and greatest creation. Since his bed was built from a salvaged barn, I thought shiny galvanized metal and new pine might … [Read more...]
Vertical Succulent Garden DIH Workshop
**This post is sponsored by The Home Depot** When it comes to home decor, the engineer in me is always looking for the WOW factor. I am drawn to design elements that defy the odds and make you stop and wonder 'how does that work'. That must be why I love the upcoming Home Depot DIH (Do-it-herself) Workshop project, a Vertical Succulent Garden. This is such a fun project … [Read more...]