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Learn how to make this DIY junk drawer organizer using under $5 worth of wood #organizing #organized #organize #junkdrawer #diy #woodworking

DIY Junk Drawer Organizer (At Home DIY February)

How to Frame Out a Mirror // Easy Bathroom DIY Updates #woodworking #diy #bathroomupdates #mirrorframe #diyframe

How to Frame Out a Plain Bathroom Mirror // $100 Room Challenge Update #4

Learn how to make a DIY fuse box cover // Disguise a fuse box cover

DIY Fuse Box Cover

DIY Drawer Organizer for Spices #woodworking #diy #organizing #spiceorganizing #spicedrawer

DIY Drawer Organizer for Spices

Scrap Wood Shelf to Organize the Cabinet

Scrap Wood Shelf to Organize the Cabinet

30 Builds to Put Your Kreg Jig to Work

DIY modern toy box plans

Fixing a Botched Build: Tootie’s Black Trimmed-Out Toy Box

DIY space-saving sofa end table

DIY Space-Saving Sofa End Table

Free build plans to build this stunning DIY modern dollhouse bookcase/DIY dollhouse bookshelf. #diy #buildsomething #dollhouse #dollhousebookcase #diydollhousebookcase #kidsdecor #buildplans #diydollhousebookshelf

Tootie’s New DIY Dollhouse Bookcase

concrete paver outdoor side table

Concrete Paver Outdoor Side Table

DIY concrete Paver Outdoor Coffee Table #diy #patio #woodworking #coffeetable

DIY Concrete Paver Outdoor Coffee Table

Modern-style DIY murphy bed // Sherwin-Williams Basalt Powder // Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black // Office Guest Bedroom combo // DIY Murphy Bed kit // DIY Murphy bed build plans

Our DIY Murphy Bed

DIY outdoor dining table build plans

Modern Outdoor Dining Table

DIYs That Have Stood the Test of Time

How to build raised garden beds

My Tiny Backyard: DIY Raised Garden Beds & Details (ORC Week 3)

Hi guys, it's week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and we're finishing up the AC/utilities corner part of the yard. Wahoo! Last week, I shared progress on the platform deck and some light rock landscaping. This week, I'm sharing the DIY AC unit screen I made. I'm going to share how I did it, but I'm not going to share a complete tutorial. It's unlikely that anyone (except my next door neighbor) has exactly the same layout and needs as we do. Here's what we used to make a DIY AC unit screen: (Affiliate links below. Thank you for your support!) 2x4s for the standing pieces 1x4s for the slats Random orbit sander Fine-frit sandpaper to polish by hand Saw, finish nailer Liquid Nails Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive Varathane wood stain in Kona Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane in Satin Kreg Jig and 2.5" pocket hole screws And here's how we did it. (Remember to wear a mask and eye protection while sanding and working with wood, and wear an appropriate mask while working with stains and finishes. Follow the directions and warnings from your particular brand. Do not use any tools without proper training, precautions, and supervision. Read my full disclaimer here.) Step 1: First we measured how big we wanted the screen to be. We decided to shape it like an L and have it come up high enough to cover other utilities, not just the AC unit. (If you make a project like this, make sure it does not interfere with anything that requires air circulation or regular reading.) After deciding on measurements, and knowing we wanted each screen slat to be 1 inch apart, we calculated how much 1x4 we'd need. Once we had the final height (14 pieces of 1x4, each an inch apart), we cut the four pieces of 2x4 to height. (Yes, that's a diaper and a package of wipes in my purse. Times have changed.) Step 2: Next I gave each piece a quick sand using my random orbit sander. This was mostly to polish each piece up and break down any rough or splintery edges. After each piece was cleaned up, I wiped the whole lot down and stained each using the Varathane wood stain in Kona. I also drilled pocket holes in one of my 2x4s to create the main corner support (but didn't attach them yet). This, coupled with the next step, was by far the most time consuming. (But was faster using a small roller instead of a paint brush!) I was VERY GLAD at this point that I hadn't used 1x2 like I'd originally wanted. That would have been painful. Step 3: Once I had stained everything and it had dried according to my instructions, I gave each piece a few coats of the Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane in Satin. Oof, talk about a slow process. (See my post on how to stain and finish wood here.) And one that took over my garage for several days. Luckily the urethane dries in about 4 hours, so that helped me get two coats in on one day. Everything is dry...time to assemble. Yay! Step 4: We began working on the longer side of our L-shaped screen first. Board by board, we spaced and nailed using a finish nailer. (By we, I mean my dad, who came over with his finish nailer to help me complete this project. Ramona was up, so I held her while she watched from inside. She loves grandpappy.) We did a 3/4" overhang on the left side. You'll see why. Step 5: Once the longer side was done, we did the shorter side. For those, we did a 1.5" overhang on the right side. Step 6: We stood the screen up to make sure everything looked right. Now here's where the pocket holes came in handy. We attached each side to one another by driving 2.5" pocket hole screws through the pocket holes. Since we also built an overhang in on each side, the sides fit together perfectly. And here it is in place! It fits perfectly over the L shape of pavers we laid and is perfectly level. I am super pleased with how this one turned out. It may have been time consuming, but it was worth it! And it matches the outdoor table and benches I'll be sharing soon. PIC You can also see I decided to dress it up a bit with some Pot Clips and pots we had in the garage. I love these things. Like this? PIN IT!

DIY HVAC Unit (& Other Utilities) Screen

DIY cat tree using real branches

The Cat Tree: An Update

Review of Ready Seal Wood Stain and Sealer

My Review of Ready Seal Wood Stain and Sealer

Build a Deck Railing Planter

Build an Easy Bathtub Tray

Craft Closet Update #2: Under-the-Stairs Shelving Build Plans

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Hi! I'm Brittany.
This is my modern DIY, townhome living, tiny gardening blog. I'm a maker who loves simple decor, plants, bargains, photography, and naps. I hope I can inspire you with ways to infuse creativity into everyday life.

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DIY Drawer Organizer for Spices #woodworking #diy #organizing #spiceorganizing #spicedrawer

DIY Drawer Organizer for Spices

Modern-style DIY murphy bed // Sherwin-Williams Basalt Powder // Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black // Office Guest Bedroom combo // DIY Murphy Bed kit // DIY Murphy bed build plans

Our DIY Murphy Bed

A Modern and Neutral Nursery // Behr Silver City, Behr Dark Granite // Ikea Hemnes in nursery

Ramona’s Modern and Neutral Nursery

Massive Faux Canvas Art DIY-3

Massive DIY Faux Canvas Art (Peacock on a Bike)

Tiny monochrome powder room with plants, open shelving for storage, a pedestal sink, and a round mirror #diy#monochrome #modern #scandi #scandistyle

Lower-Level Powder Room: It’s Done and It’s Awesome

How to Strip and Finish Branches for Decor


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