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Kamis, 23 Juni 2016

H is for Hose Hiding Planter


Ready to get building for outdoors this summer?  Together with Kreg Tool a group of us buildy bloggers have come up with some awesome outdoor diy build projects.  Today we are all sharing different projects with details on how to build your own!


This is my hot mess of a hose area.  Granted we are only entering our third summer at this home so tackling this eyesore was pretty far down on the to-do list.

The hose spigot is actually behind the fence (in the front yard) but we need the hose accessible to the backyard so it used to rest in a pile amidst hosta and ferns.


Until I decided to clean up the area and create not only a pretty spot for flowers but a place to hide the hose when not in use.  I'm sharing the plans on how to build your own planter down below.

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Senin, 23 Mei 2016

B is for Bookrack


Today Im sharing free plans to build this wall bookrack over at Pretty Handy Girl.

If you have tons of kids books like Brittany and I then you know just how handy this bookrack could be!  Get the plans here and build your own.


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Kamis, 21 April 2016

T is for Thompsons WaterSeal Giveaway


Ive been busy building for our outdoor space by adding 3 adult size adirondack chairs using the plans found in Ana Whites book The Handmade Home.  But no outdoor furniture is safe from the elements without some protection!

The folks at Thompsons® WaterSeal® sent me some transparent waterproofing stain in Maple Brown and theyre giving away 4 gallons of stain and deck cleaner to one lucky reader!



I used the transparent waterproofing stain in Maple Brown on my new adirondack chairs.  It gives a hint of color and a definite seal without being too thick.

I must admit I had some young helpers with the stain on this project  They were a little overzealous with the application so there are a few imperfect areas.  But I prefer to encourage my kids to participate in my DIY projects rather than be concerned about perfection.


The waterproofing stain is available in transparent, semi-transparent and solid - all in 5 color options.


You can see the Maple Brown is a warm light brown with a slightly yellow hue.  I used all pine boards for these chairs so the color may vary depending on your wood species.


Thompsons® WaterSeal® is made for outdoor wood protection so you can use it on furniture as well as decks.  Below is a before shot of an untreated deck:


And after staining with semi-transparent Maple Brown waterproofing stain (the railing is Acorn Brown solid):


You can see how the waterproofing stain not only prevents water damage and resists mildew and UV damage but also provides a fade resistant color.  How beautiful is that deck now?  (Note that is not my deck nor did I .) 


Now the adults can join the kids for marshmallow roasting!

Enter below for your chance to win 4 gallons of deck cleaner and 4 gallons of waterproofing stain.
Giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only.

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For details on the kid sized adirondack chairs click here.


Disclaimer:  I was provided product for this project but all thoughts and opinions are mine own.

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