A pocket door is a great way to pick up usable space that's normally occupied by a swinging door. You can buy and install this PM solution for as little as $100, but some messy wall demolition is n...
The normal height for hardware on an 8 foot door is 36 inches from the bottom side up. This assumes you have a solid core pocket door. If you have a hollow core door then you will need to locate the wood block in the door and install the pull in that block. Step 2 - Trace the...
We’ve always loved Dutch doors, and our love of natural wood tones lends itself to a modern farmhouse style. So, after I designed thebarn door baby gatefor the stairs, I realized that I could add the same type of door up above and make it into aDutch barn door. Double the barn do...
Once I had all of my plywood pieces, I used my littleKreg Jigto create some pocket hole joints. To make the joints as strong as possible, I was sure to drill my pocket holes so that I wasn’t screwing into the end grain of the wood. I always glue the joints as well. After I a...
You can even refinish your old bathtub with hardware store products that are similar to nail polish. Meticulous preparation of these surfaces is critical, but these treatments are an economical way to improve the look of your bath, fast. Whatever you choose, be sure your expectations are in ...
Opening the door repeatedly pulls cool air from within and causes the compressor to come on, making your electric meter spin. Anticipate what you're going to remove from the refrigerator, open it, remove what you need, and then quickly close it again. It's also a good idea to allow ...
To take it up a notch, since it is my tween daughter’s closet, I used my Cricut Maker to cut up vinyl decals to create “wallpaper.” I added drawer pulls with the help of my hardware jig. PIN THIS TO PINTEREST I also spray-painted the closet rod brackets, some hooks, and ...
Whatever is the hardest to pack is worn on the plane, and then I put the other two in cloth bags so they’re not pressed up against my clothes. Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize Accessories are a great wait to gussy up an outfit as my mom would say. Pack some statement necklaces, ...
Finally I bought two pieces of clear Plexiglas cut to fit from my local hardware store, sandwiched the Marquee in between the two pieces, and installed the light fixture behind it. The lightning bolts coming out of the Mame logo look awesome when lighted. ...
Step 6: Install Hinges and Drawer Slides In the build video, I did this a little out of sequence because I was wanting to start painting as soon as possible. Ideally, I like to drill for the Euro hinges, test fit the door, and install the drawer slides all before finishing. I prefer...