sheds plans : сентября 2017

пятница, 29 сентября 2017 г.

DIY Wood Toy Box or Blanket Box Shanty 2 Chic

DIY Wood Toy Box or Blanket Box - Shanty 2 Chic

Hi guys!

Well it was ‘Project Organization’ at my house over the weekend. I got a TON done, and managed to make a few things with my ever growing scrap pile!

I had a bunch of Purebond Plywood leftover from my son’s dresser that I built, so I decided to make a toy box for me! That’s right… For me.

Here is how it turned out…

As I mentioned, I spent the weekend organizing. This project knocked out 2 birds with one stone. I was able to shrink my scrap pile and get rid of this doozie that’s been in my room at the same time!

It’s bad.

But… I am proud to say that the baby’s toys have some new digs…

I adapted Ana’s great plan for her toy box to build mine. I loved hers, but was determined to spend no money on mine. I had to shorten it just a bit so I had enough wood.

I used my incredibly awesome Kreg Jig® once again for this build. Did I mention that you all need one???

I used 3/4″ pocket holes and my settings looked like this…

I built my box just like Ana’s instructions told me to…

To finish this baby I used a stain and latex paint.

I first stained the box using Rust-Oleum Ultimate Wood Stain in Kona. LOVE.

rust-oleum wood stain — rust-oleum_kona_stain

For my trim pieces I used MDF scraps that I had. You can also use cheap furring strips for almost nothing!

Once I attached them I taped off the stained box and painted the trim with a cream latex paint.

My last step was adding a wood scrolly… Pretty sure they have a name, but that’s what we will call it You can buy these at Lowe’s and Hobby Lobby also have great

metal ones that would be super cute and cheap!

Mine was leftover from a different project. I just painted it with my latex paint and nailed and glued it to the front of the box. That’s it! So simple… And just a little bit prettier than the old clothes basket!

Oh I love me some scraps…

I figure when it doesn’t hold toys anymore it will also make a great blanket basket!

So… What have you made with your scraps?? I would love to hear about it!

Remember you can see the full tutorial on these easy, peasy boxes over at Ana-White.com!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great Tuesday!

~Whitney

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Original article and pictures take http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/07/diy-wood-toy-box-or-blanket-box.html site

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DIY Wood Shed With Critterproof Foundation

DIY Wood Shed With Critter-proof Foundation

shed with critter proof foundation, diy, how to, outdoor living, storage ideas, woodworking projects, The shed is 16 feet long and 4 5 feet wide — The shed is 16 feet long and 4.5 feet wide.

We had to squeeze in some usable shed space on our narrow side yard. At 4.5 feet wide and snugged up to the property line, it left a scant 4 feet between the face of the shed and our AC unit.

I didn"t want critters taking up residence in any kind of cavity under the foundation, and we have a few around -- mice, rats, skunks, and raccoons. the answer? A no-space foundation. Pressure-treated 6x6s rated for ground contact embedded directly into the ground.

We filled the spaces with 3/4-minus gravel with fines -- it compacts like cement but provides drainage. This is the floor of the shed -- no joists. The floor will be flush with the surrounding ground. Metal clips help hold the corners in place.

Wall framing directly on the 6x6s. The bottom plate is also P-T. We snuck in a few pieces of used wood. The design is a simple shed roof over separate 3 compartments.

Short overhangs -- keep it compact and not extending into the neighbor"s property. Local codes let us build a shed right on the property line if it will be contiguous with a fence. This one will -- next project!

Roofing with standard 3-tab asphalt shingles. The hammer

balancing act would be more impressive if I did it on my nose.

We used T-111 plywood siding. It"s cheap but it looks great and takes stain like a champ.

The final product. You can see the fence coming in from the right. (BTW, what do fences say about your personality? http://goo.gl/S3IdBZ)

The west end is a shelter for our bikes. It"s open on two sides for easy access. The roof catches quite a bit of rain so we added a gutter on the low side and channeled the water into a rain barrel.

The middle compartment is completely closed in and locked. I"d show you what"s inside but right now it"s full of "stuff that doesn"t have any other home." There"s camping gear in there and plastic tarps and an old drain snake. I think.

The east end is three-sided and houses garden tools, the lawn mower, the gas can, and things like deer repellent. You just grab the mower and go -- the floor is flush with the ground around the shed. Additional weather protection from the 20-inch eave.

#shed

Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/7437101/shed-with-critter-proof-foundation site

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четверг, 28 сентября 2017 г.

DIY Wood Framed Mirror The Wood Grain Cottage

DIY Wood Framed Mirror - The Wood Grain Cottage

DIY Framed Mirror- Perfect Touch of Farmhouse!- by The Wood Grain Cottage

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I love how it turned out, and it was inexpensive to boot! Here’s how we made it:

I started with a basic cheap mirror from Walmart, this one is similar…

I removed the frame and backing, leaving just the mirror…

One of the reasons I love the fence pickets, is because they are rough cut. It gives them a bit more character, which I love. In this case, I wanted them to be a bit more distressed, so I used a combination of a hammer and nail setter to add random marks to the boards…

Once they looked right, Anthony and I ripped down a piece of 1/4″ underlayment for the backing of the mirror…

Then, we cut the fence pickets to length…

Once we knew all the edges were flush, we applied glue to the underlayment…

Then, we added the fence picket and clamped it down. With it clamped in place, Anthony used our nail gun to attach the two together…

We did the exact same thing to the other side…

Once the end piece was attached, we lifted the mirror off and I stained the boards with Early American by Minwax…

Just as a warning, liquid nails is not for use on mirrors. It will bleed through the mirror backing, making spider web looking marks all over the mirror. The clear silicone works perfectly and adheres to wood and mirrors.

Once the silicone was in place, we carefully added the mirror and added equal, but firm pressure to the mirror…

And to make sure the mirror adhered well to the silicone, we applied equal wight and let it set overnight….

I love the thick frame. It totally makes the mirror, and so does the distressing, which is a bit easier to see in person…

I can’t wait to attach it to our bathroom door.

It will be the perfect addition, and a great motivation to keep making progress…

And, don’t worry about quality assurance, we have two little helpers who like to make sure they get the final say on things…

Luckily, they approved…

These type of DIY projects really are the best. They look great and serve a purpose. Now all I need to do is make one big change! A new paint color is in order… and it’s only been in the works for about 3 years now.

In the midst of prepping for the online shop and the Utah Vintage Whites Market, it may have to wait just a bit more. It will happen though, 2015 is the year. I can feel it.

Original article and pictures take http://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2015/02/06/diy-wood-framed-mirror/ site

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пятница, 29 сентября 2017 г.