Hi, I'm Sandra Powell, aka Sawdust Girl. I have a passion for taking a blah home and making it beautiful. I've been designing and building for over 15 years. I've renovated 7 homes, including a flip house I took on with my ... Read More about About Me
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Building and Installing a Giant Faux Beam on the Ceiling
When I white washed the ceilings, I had to decide how to cover the ridge where the rows of planks from each side of the room ended. I didn't even attempt to make them match them up perfectly and miter ... Read More about Building and Installing a Giant Faux Beam on the Ceiling
White Wash Pine Wood Ceiling
I really wanted to get that Scandinavian Knotty Pine look for the ceilings in the Lodge. I didn't want to paint them white and I equally didn't want banana yellow wood ceilings. After doing hours of ... Read More about White Wash Pine Wood Ceiling
Lodge and Life Update
Hi friends! I can NOT believe I haven't written an update since last July. I have been working but nothing has happened quickly. It didn't seem like I had much to share in August or September...and it ... Read More about Lodge and Life Update
How to Choose Which Track Saw to Buy in 2021
Recently, Madison and I were cutting out the lumber for our super awesome built-in bookcase, and I taught Madison how to use my Festool track saw. I bought my track saw a little while ago and have ... Read More about How to Choose Which Track Saw to Buy in 2021
How to Choose a Paint Sprayer to Buy in 2021
First off, I have to say that picking a paint sprayer has been the bane of my existence for the last seven years. Seriously, it's been one of the most difficult processes ever. Ever since I ... Read More about How to Choose a Paint Sprayer to Buy in 2021
How to Install a Smart Door Lock
Our side entrance door leads directly into the kitchen which is fantastic for putting away groceries. Or, it would be, but the lock itself is kind of a pain to get to work. It's always sticking, not ... Read More about How to Install a Smart Door Lock