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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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
An Easy Guide to Building DIY Sliding Doors for Cabinets
I've been wanting to cover the middle section of my workshop cabinets with sliding doors. I really don't like how chaotic the visible storage looks. Other than the visual appeal, cabinet doors don't ... Read More about An Easy Guide to Building DIY Sliding Doors for Cabinets
How to Change an Air Filter
A couple weeks ago, Madison and I went to our Maryville house to sweep leaves off the porch, dust, vacuum, and do any other tidying up that was needed. We also changed the air filters, which is when ... Read More about How to Change an Air Filter