This post is a tutorial detailing several different methods for hanging a cabinet using a French cleat. The French cleat system creates a strong, stable connection between two interlocking cleats.
How to Fix Gaps in Crown Molding with Spackle
Getting perfect seams when installing crown molding can be a challenge. Walls and ceilings are frequently out of square, and…
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How to hide seams in Beadboard
I often install beadboard to the sides of built-in cabinets in addition to using it as a decorative element on…
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Remove Baseboard with the Trim Puller
I previously demonstrated how to remove baseboards without damaging your walls or trim using a handful of tools. The task is…
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March 2023 Lodge Update- Moved in
Since my last update, I have worked every single day except one (to give my back a break) to get…
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January 2023 Lodge Update
Over the last two years, my plans for this property have evolved at least a dozen times. I stopped telling…
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Lodge Update – Floors, Cabinets, Countertops, and Appliances
One skill required in renovating is choreography. Organizing the completion of multiple projects in phases so I can order labor…
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Lodge Kitchen Cabinet Progress
The Lodge is an odd sort of building requiring me to bend my usual design/style preferences in order to work…
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