Posts Tagged ‘home renovation’
How to Build a Drop Down Wall Desk
In this blog post, we will show you each step for building a drop-down wall desk: build a tabletop, add trim, cut a hole for electrical cords, install tabletop with hinges, prime, sand, paint, and polyurethane. Background We decided it was time to renovate my craft room. My craft room is in our loft. This…
Read MoreHow to Replace and Build a Newell Post
In this blog post, we will show you each step to replace and build a Newell Post: removing the old post, building the new post (box), attaching to the wall, trimming, caulking, and painting. Background We decided it was time to renovate my craft room. My craft room is in our loft. As is typical…
Read MoreHow to Build a Half Wall with Wainscoting
In this blog post, we will show you each step in building a half-wall with wainscoting on one side: demolition, building the stud wall, installing drywall, installing battens, caulking, and painting. Background We decided it was time to renovate my craft room. My craft room is in our loft. This space is perfect for my…
Read MoreHow to Build Shelves in a Knee Wall
We built three sets of shelves in a knee wall. This blog post will describe each step: demolition, planning, building a base, cutting plywood, assembling, installing trim, caulking, and painting. Background We decided it was time to renovate my craft room. My craft room is in our loft. This space is perfect for my craft…
Read MoreHow We Built My Craft Table
We renovated my craft room and building a craft table was the heart of this renovation project. We wanted to construct something that met all my sewing/crafting needs. My favorite part of this renovation was making my craft table. I could not be any happier with the result! Click HERE for a DETAILED YouTube video…
Read MoreOur Craft Room Renovation: You Won’t Believe the Results
We decided it was time to renovate my craft room. My craft room is in our loft. This space is perfect for my craft and sewing projects. In addition, I use this space as my office and to practice violin. Throughout this blog post, several YouTube videos and additional blog post links are included in…
Read MoreOur Basement Renovation: Our Stunning Reveal
Lake House Renovation: One DIY Project at a Time
We enjoy DIY home improvement projects because we enjoy learning and improving our home. We hope that our lake house renovation and other DIY home improvement experiences show you how to improve your home. Exterior House Pictures BEFORE and AFTER The street side before and after The lake side before and after Background In March…
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