Last year I helped my Aunt update her fireplace mantel. Before we started on the mantel, she had some maintenance done on her 30 year old gas fireplace. One of the fixes was to replace the fireplace glass. I couldn't believe the difference that new glass made, her fireplace looks brand new. That got me looking at how dirty my gas fireplace glass looks. The white haze almost … [Read more...]
Wood Bunny Easter Basket
A friend in my neighborhood decided to start a weekly rotating craft club for our kids. We rotate different skills or activities for the kids to learn, each Mom taking 1 week/month. On my first week, I decided to make an Easter themed craft, a wood bunny Easter basket. I thought it would be fun for them to hammer together a little basket and have fun painting it with their … [Read more...]
Farmhouse X Nightstand Plans
New plans for a farmhouse nightstand with X detail. I built a pair of these nightstands to go with my King X Barndoor Farmhouse Bed. The nightstand has 3 generous sized drawers to hold all your stuff. The side planking and X detail mimic the style of the Farmhouse Bed. Generally speaking a nightstand should be about the same height of the top of the mattress. You can adjust the … [Read more...]
Modern Farmhouse Mantel Makeover – Corner Fireplace
I have never been impressed with my builders grade mantel, it feels a little lack luster to me. Then last Christmas, I pulled off a command strip that I left on too long and it took mantel paint off with it. That was it! I set a goal that I would upgrade my blah fireplace before the next holiday season. Besides updating the mantel, I really want to hang my TV above the … [Read more...]
Budget Laundry Room Cabinet Plans
If you've been wanting to add storage to your laundry room, these laundry room cabinet plans are for very budget friendly cabinets. The tall cabinet is great for storing and organizing cleaning supplies and a vacuum. The small folding table gives space to fold laundry and fits 2 standard laundry baskets in the shelves. The 2 upper cabinets fit wonderfully above the washer and … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse – Cedar Door & Accents
The basement playhouse is nearly complete. Time to add the cedar doors and accent pieces. This post will cover building the cedar doors and cedar flower boxes. You can check out the tutorials for the whole playhouse build: Part 1 - Basement Playhouse Build - Framing Part 2 - Basement Playhouse Build - Shiplap & Sheetrock Part 3 - Basement Playhouse Build - … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Trim and All The Things
The basement playhouse is really taking shape now. Now it's time to add the trim and finish painting. This post will cover building the playhouse ladder, railing, awnings and corbels, window trim, roof line and portico. You can check out the tutorials for the whole playhouse build: Part 1 - Basement Playhouse Build - Framing Part 2 - Basement Playhouse Build - … [Read more...]
House Frame Doll Bed Plans
I love cute mini house projects. This house frame doll bed is a perfect children's gift idea and a great way to use up scrap wood! When I made the kid's a tinyhouse playhouse in the basement, I knew I had to make a doll bed and doll bunk bed that looked like a little house! It was only fitting. https://youtu.be/BidT1VblfI4 House frame doll bed that fits 18" dolls. When … [Read more...]
Stacey Side Table Plans
This is a quick little side table with X detail. Stacey is using this side table to hold her Comcast router on the upper shelf and a basket of magazines on the bottom shelf. Although it could be used for whatever you need! Stacey Side Table front view How to Build the Stacey Side Table … [Read more...]
House Bunk Bed Plans
A couple of years ago I saw the most darling bunk bed that Farmstead On First made here. I made the mistake of showing my daughter the cute bunk bed and she's been asking for one ever since. My youngest daughter has grown out of her cute house frame toddler bed, so now is the time to make them a fun house bunk bed. My girls are rollers in their sleep, so creating an … [Read more...]