How to Build a Screen Door

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Because my back door opens out, I built a screen door for it long ago. I decided to build another one this time using PVC boards. What are PVC boards you ask? Well, they are just that – “boards” constructed from PVC. They are termite and rot-proof, they can be cut just like wood boards, [...]

How to Drill a Hole in a Plate using a Diamond Bit

Diamond Bit

Have you ever wondered how to drill a hole in a plate, vase, glass bottle, or tile? Its not as hard as it sounds! It is actually very easy when using a diamond bit and I’ve created my very first video to show you how!

Please excuse the lighting… It was cloudy that day [...]

Free Plans to Build a Joss & Main Inspired Banyan End Table

Banyan End Table

Earlier this week, I posted plans for the Banyan Coffee Table and mentioned that it was part of a collection with a couple of other pieces. As promised, here is another piece in that collection ~ a matching end table!

 

Banyan End Table

Like the coffee table, this features a drawer for storage [...]

How to Remove a Subfloor

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My boyfriend, Matt, just bought an older home to use as a rental property. We refer to it as the “Rebel” house because that is the name of the street where it is located. He got a stellar deal, too… It is one of those homes where the previous owner started remodeling and didn’t finish [...]

Free Plans to Build a Joss & Main Inspired Banyan Coffee Table

Joss & Main Inspired Banyan Coffee Table

This table is just one piece in a stylish and functional collection. A quick and easy build, this table features tapered legs and a center drawer for storage!

Joss & Main Inspired Banyan Coffee Table

Materials:

1-1/4″ pocket hole screws 1″ pocket hole screws 1-1/4″ brad nails One set of 18″ drawer slides Finishing [...]

Free Plans to Build a Napa Style Inspired Fold Down Table

Napa Style Inspired Fold Down Table

This is really a cool idea – a table with storage that is “hidden” within artwork! Sounds crazy, right? It is actually similar to a Murphy bed… The “table” is the frame and back side of the artwork, and inside are a few shelves for storage! When unfolded, the table is bar height which makes [...]

Free Plans to Build a Farmhouse Chest

Farmhouse Chest

Earlier this week, I posted plans for the Farmhouse Cabinet and today, I’m posting the matching chest. This would be great “doubled” (omitting the side trim and changing the width of the top) also as I mentioned in the post for the cabinet. I may use both pieces when I remodel my craft storage… I [...]

How to Update a Sewing Machine Case

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I have several sewing machines. I have been a seamstress since I was a teenager. One of my machines is a vintage Kenmore machine. That sucker is heavy (being an all metal machine) and they certainly don’t make them like this any more. The only problem is that the hard case has yellowed with age. [...]

Free Plans to Build a Farmhouse Cabinet

Farmhouse Cabinet

This cabinet is one of those versatile pieces perfect for any space. It features a drawer at the bottom and three shelves perfect for storing pantry items or craft supplies. It can be used alone (as a single unit) or two pieces side-by-side as an armoire (omit the side trim where the cabinets will join, [...]

Free Plans to Build a Vintage Console with Drawers

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This piece is one of those tables that would look great with a vintage, weathered finish! Chippy peeling paint and worn spots… How fabulous! It would also be a great way to test out different colors of paint so that there are many “layers” on it which adds to the vintage look! Plus, as usual [...]