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DIY Dollhouse Nightstand with Free Plans!
This how-to video shows you exactly how to build a custom nightstand that looks just like a dollhouse! Sign up for the FREE plans below to make it even easier! Materials to Make 1 Nightstand (2) 3/4″ 2’x4′ sanded plywood panels* (4) furniture legs* (1) piece of fluted molding* (2) pieces of decorative molding* iron-on edge banding* small hinges* pocket hole jig* pocket hole screws* brad nailer* circular saw* or table saw miter saw jigsaw* drill* sander* primer/paint* wood glue* paint sprayer* (2) small dollhouse windows (2) large dollhouse windows (1) arched dollhouse window (1) dollhouse door For whatever reason, it’s currently cheaper and easier to purchase (2) 2’x4′ plywood…
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How to Create Workshop on a Budget
Budget-Friendly Garage Workshop Makeover Painting and reusing old cabinets is a great way to create a defined workshop area in a garage. And adding casters to an old table saves money and gives you a portable workbench! Materials milk paint (ballet pink)* paint sprayer (my most favorite one ever!)* scrap cardboard sandpaper respirator 3 inch screws drill/driver casters (30% off right now!)* 3/8″ and 3/4″ drill bits 2-part epoxy glue like this Clean and Paint Depending on how old your cabinets are and where they’ve been stored, they may require some repairs before they can be painted! Mine needed a good cleaning to get rid of the mildew (just 50/50…
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Installing Wall Cabinets
A big issue I planned to correct when I started this laundry room project was a lack of storage. With 4 kids living in the house and the laundry room’s proximity to the kitchen, it serves as overflow for big box store food storage like cereals, chips, and snacks. I already added a little storage on the wall opposite the washer and dryer by hanging a cube organizer. But nothing compares to good old cabinetry! So that’s what happened above the washer and dryer.
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How to Deck Out your Laundry Sorter
Part 2 of How to Build a Beautiful Laundry Sorter Follow my plans to build a 4-hamper laundry sorter, then check out this post for details on how to stain the top, paint the base, and install the drawer hardware to complete the dresser look! Materials (5) 1×4 poplar boards, if staining top (5) 1×4 pine or whitewood, if painting top wood stain or paint (I used Minwax’s Espresso) stain rags* or paint brush drill/driver* 3/16″ drill bit* drawer pulls* small chain* small wood screws* I included the materials for the top of the sorter in the shopping list in my last post, (5) 1×4 poplar boards cut to 74 inches.…
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Chelsea’s Choice: Rockin’ Hardware
I love finding “cheats” to creating a new look without a lot of work. And one of those easy ways to revamp your kitchen or bathroom is changing out the drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, etc. to give your cabinets a fresh, new look. New hardware can also help express your personal style, whether it’s classic, trendy, or bold. That’s why this month I’ve partnered with Amerock Hardware to help you transform your space with a giveaway from their new cabinet hardware collections. (Wells Collection in Oil Rubbed Bronze) They’re full of high-quality design details, but at a price you can afford. So basically, it’s a win-win. With 8 new collections,…
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Featured on Today’s Homeowner: Lipford Family Condo
This weekend on Today’s Homeowner TV show, my family’s new condo at the beach is being featured! And by my family, I mean my parents’ condo that I’m hoping they’ll let me visit. 🙂 It will be episode 2 of a 2-part series. Aka, the episode with all of the beauty shots! But I’m giving you a sneak peek at the before and afters right here!
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What I Saw: Design and Construction Week 2014
Whew! Last week was a blur of great new products, attention-getting displays and slot machines. I was in Las Vegas for the annual International Builders' Show (IBS) hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Read on to find out more.
