To make it easy to reach for your favorite book whenever you want from a well-organized reading nook, the space should contain practical and stylish elements that serve just this purpose. If you have the space, a small bookshelf or some built-in shelving can make a great addition to your...
At first when I saw that this month’s power tool challenge was to make some type of photo display I was stumped. I didn’t want to build an ordinary picture frame. How boring. Then I went away on a scrapbooking retreat last weekend and it hit me. My friends and I were spending ho...
The most important consideration with open shelving is to make sure the system you use is secure. As far as shelf size, a depth of10 or 12 inchesfits most functions without concern of drooping in the middle, while length should be determined based on where you want to install yours. How ...
Thankfully, Dave’s parents have continued to gift us with beef every year for Christmas — which really helps to offset the cost of eating higher-quality meat. It’s interesting to me how much better our kids eat when I make a big meat & potatoes meal too — they all gobble it down...
I prefer to paint or stain the wood BEFORE I mount it to the wall. It will need a little touch up, but I find this to be faster and easier. I also paint the pegs before install. If you are using the pegs and not just a shelf ledge, make sure you line your boards up in the...
Believe it or not, you can make this entire ledge with one piece of pine wood. The pine board can be whatever length you like - ours is 10 feet. Out of this one 12in wide board we will create the three pieces for our shelf. Using your circular saw (or a table saw if you have...
To teach your kids how to prioritize, encourage them to make a list of everything that needs to be done. Once they have a comprehensive list, challenge them to categorize each task based on importance. Which tasks will make the most impact and therefore need to be completed first? Which ...
The wealth of data that Amazon holds can make a huge difference when you’re designing a product or hunting for a bargain. But, how can a developer get that data? Simple, by using a web scraper. Why would someone want to scrape Amazon pages? You’re about to find out! Here’s how...
Once I had the first round painted {I had limited space to lay the boards as they dried, so I had to do painting rounds}, I nailed up the horizontal boards first. I didn’t get a picture of this, but you’ll want to make extra sure that your horizontal boards are level with your...
Use these tips to make your small bookcase or wall shelf look like a professional styled it, creating balance and interest.