At this point in the game, after the vacations, etc we have lost a little momentum. Never fear though, Sandra has big plans for us that get us motivated again. Now that the countertop is in and looking fabulous, we start in on building the upper bookcases. These bad boys are large and in charge. Continue Reading
September 18, 2017
How to Remove Rust from Tools – Cleaning Power Tools
Today I'm showing you how to remove rust from tools. One way to do it anyway. The other day I took some time to clean my table saw. I asked my Instagram community about their cleaning rituals-- and there were a lot of products I'd never heard of. Check out that post if you want to see all the Continue Reading
September 13, 2017
Halloween Mad Gab – Halloween Party Ideas
Have you ever played Mad Gab? We love it! I couldn't find Halloween Mad Gab anywhere so I made my own. We played it at Madison's 5th grade class Halloween party and it was a big hit! I played it with some girlfriends and we had a blast too. So it's great for all ages. If you're looking for Continue Reading
September 12, 2017
Building Garage Shelves – Cantilevered Shelf Brackets
I'm building garage shelves and organizing my workshop while waiting for mud to dry on my purple TARDIS. Since my sewer saga happened literally right after we moved all the tools from the Jack and Jill remodel -- I can't find anything. No, I didn't FINISH that jack and jill bathroom, but I was Continue Reading
September 8, 2017
Kristy’s Built-in Reading Nook
The other day I mentioned how Kristy's new bedroom can transition from a queen sized bed into a built-in reading nook. Since the bedrooms in Kristy's house are rather small, I wanted to provide her with a multi-use design that could be easily altered in the future to give the room more useable Continue Reading
September 6, 2017
Built-in Wardrobes and Platform Storage Bed – Kristy’s Reveal
Kristy's bedroom is complete! If you've been following along on Kristy's adventure you know she's had some bumps and bruises along the way. But the end result is a beautiful bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a platform bed with OODLES of storage! When Kristy and I started working together on Continue Reading
September 6, 2017
Kristy’s Bedroom – Part 6
Kristy has transformed her small bedroom into a beautiful spa-like retreat for herself and husband, Shane. A retreat that is much needed because Kristy has become a real Sawdust SheWoman and is taking on projects all over her entire house! But let's not get ahead of ourselves, let's finish THIS Continue Reading
August 31, 2017
Recovering from a flood – Installing PURPLE XP® Drywall
Recovering from my sewer saga will require a LOT of drywall installation and after my current issues and the moldy drywall I found in my Jack and Jill Bathroom from a leaky vent stack I'm really glad to be installing PURPLE XP® Drywall! Unlike traditional drywall, PURPLE XP® uses a thick moisture, Continue Reading
August 30, 2017
Sewer Saga continued…
What started out as a simple down-pouring of sewer water all over everything in the basement bedroom closet -- has turned into a real sewer saga!Last time I updated you on my sewer saga I had torn all of the soggy sewer water saturated drywall out the basement bedroom closet. (Check out Continue Reading
August 28, 2017
Cut Crown Molding and Install like a Pro – Tips and Tricks
Cut Crown Molding and Install like a Pro – Tips and TricksCrown is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to add architectural interest and WOW to any room, but it can be a bit tricky to install. Here are my favorite tips and tricks that will help you cut and install crown molding like a Continue Reading
August 23, 2017
Cara’s Office Built ins – 5
Cara is cruising along with her office built ins! She always cracks me up with the way she describes her DIY adventures. Need to catch up on her project? Here are part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4.I like to think of this day as the day that damn bubble almost got the best of me!! Now Continue Reading
August 23, 2017
Declutter with DIY Storage – Cheap Storage in a Snap
Looking for a cheap easy way to declutter counter tops, desks, tables, etc? This DIY storage board with magnetic cups may be just the ticket.Sandra is waist deep in trying to get her plumbing issues situated, and so the continuation of the Jack and Jill reveal is being postponed by a few Continue Reading
August 21, 2017
Speed Clip Tape Measure Holder
This Speed Clip Tape Measure Holder from FastCap clips on your belt to hold your tape measure and pencil. This a simple and inexpensive accessory is a workshop favorite!Bonus: it has a built-in pencil sharpener so you're never stuck with a dull pencil, rummaging through your storage drawers Continue Reading
August 19, 2017
How to Cut Crown Molding using easy Templates
Cutting crown molding can be frustrating and confusing. Inside and outside corners are cut with different settings. Usually the right side of the cut is the left side of the corner. Sometimes you need to flip the crown upside down to cut. Using templates gives you a visual reference for which piece Continue Reading
August 18, 2017
Pretty Bedroom Makeover Reveal – Small Bedroom Ideas
Madison's pretty bedroom re-do is complete! Decorating this small bedroom was a challenge so we made the most of every inch of space by using beautiful and functional decor. Upcycling Madison's old daybed was a great choice for this small bedroom. It has a small footprint but big impact and lots Continue Reading
August 16, 2017
Pretty Bedroom Vanity Makeover
This little vanity makeover is the perfect glamorous touch for Madison's pretty bedroom redo. DIYing the legs let us customize the height and it saved us a bundle of cash!Madison knew she wanted a vanity area in her new bedroom so it was a priority on our shopping list. Unfortunately, Continue Reading
August 15, 2017
Kristy’s Bedroom Built-ins – Part 5
If you're just joining in, catch up on Kristy's bedroom built-ins project diaries here: One, Two, Three, Four.We left off with me having finished the sides of my bed. WELL, as you can see Shane was far too eager to have our bedroom back and he was sooo sick of sleeping on the pull-out sofa that Continue Reading
August 14, 2017
DIY Wall Decor Art Idea- Upcycled Headboard
DIY wall decor art idea from an upcycled headboard. This is a fun, inexpensive, easy DIY that adds architectural interest to any room.Maddison's bed turned out fabulous; and the added posters defined a large wall space that was a perfect opportunity for some overscale DIY wall decor. We wanted Continue Reading
August 11, 2017
Upcycle a Daybed for an Oh-So-Pretty Bedroom
Small bedroom woes? Here is a pretty bedroom upcycle idea: Salvaged table legs and finials to take this daybed from ho-hum to grown up glam. With ample room for storage underneath and a small footprint with lots of wow, its the perfect bed for a small bedroom.Upcycle a daybed for a small Continue Reading
August 9, 2017
How to Build a Curved Floating Desk
I built a curved floating desk in Madison's bedroom and I LOVE how it turned out! The niche are was original to the house and we previously filled it with a hutch (that we bought 3 houses ago), because it fit the space. But I'm a big fan of built-ins so I made that part of the plan for this Continue Reading
August 7, 2017
Madison’s Bedroom Re-Do
Madison's World Map bedroom is getting a complete Bedroom Re-Do with this jack and jill bathroom remodel. Julie and I installed plywood plank walls, planked the ceiling and added crown moulding. I also built floating shelves and a curved desk in the niche area. (I'll be showing you how I created Continue Reading
August 4, 2017
Must Have Remodeling Tools
This is my list of must have remodeling tools that I have discovered over the years that make remodeling cleaner, safer, faster and just plain more fun! Affiliate links included.Since I am still dealing with the after effects of Poopmageddon, I though I would share my list of must have Continue Reading
August 3, 2017
Best Carpentry Gadgets
These must have carpentry gadgets are a great addition to the power tools I use on a regular basis. I covered those in my Power Tools for the New Carpenter post. There are a few other tools and gadgets I use when building cabinets and built-ins that help me get professional results. If you are a Continue Reading
July 31, 2017
Repaired but not fixed — plumbing issues continued
Fair warning: This is another post about my plumbing issues and it might be even more gross than the last. I can't tell any more. My gross meter has been maxed out since last Wednesday so I'm desensitized to it all. Well, the plumber came out and cleared the clogged drain line which was packed Continue Reading
July 28, 2017
Sewer Pipe Failure – Round 2!
*Fair warning, this post is about Sewer Pipe Failure. All potty talk! This is NOT the bathroom post I wanted to be writing today but when sh*t happens, you have deal with it. And I'm dealing with literal sh*t -- in the same place for the second time in months! For real~ All sorts of Sewer Pipe Continue Reading
July 10, 2017
Lara’s Library – 1
This is Lara's Library. We've got BIG plans for bookshelves, doors and drawers and TONS of moulding. It is going to be amazing.I have to tell you about Laura. She had never built anything before we started and was so nervous and excited that the first five times we Skyped she'd just scream for Continue Reading
July 7, 2017
Tiling the Shower – Bathroom Update
I was looking forward to tiling the shower after installing the shower pan and waterproof shower wall board. I thought it would take a day or two. It might have --except for the fact that I installed 100 niches! Madison is really excited about all the storage in those niches though! No more Continue Reading
July 6, 2017
Waterproof Shower Wall Board Installation
Bathroom progress... Slow and steady wins the race? After letting the mortar set up on the tile ready shower pan, it was time to move on to the waterproof shower wall board installation.I'm using HYDRO BAN board from LATICRETE. It's a high-density, reinforced polystyrene core with Continue Reading