I’ve alluded to changes and projects quite a bit here so it’s well past time I fill you in on exactly what’s happening. Mr. Much More Patient is starting his own business and needs an… [Continue Reading]
A BEFORE AND AFTER 3 YEARS IN THE MAKING
I’m not one to draw projects out. When I get set on doing something I like to focus on it like a laser and pound it out until it’s finished. I’d rather wait until I… [Continue Reading]
HOW TO PAINT WOOD CEILNG PLANKS
I’m doing all the painting the back room / office, which has been taking up a considerable amount of the time I normally spend gazing at seed catalogs. Fortunately, I’ve powered through the majority of… [Continue Reading]
A DOSE OF FUN COLOR JUST FOR SUMMER
We’ve been enjoying the most amazing stretch of gorgeous summer weather here in southeastern Wisconsin. Save for the fact that we could really use some rain, there is absolutely nothing to complain about. We’ve been… [Continue Reading]
A DIY SIDE TABLE RESCUED FROM THE LAND OF UNFINISHED PROJECTS
Have you ever started a project and then finished it three years later? I do it more often than I care to say. I remember when I got this table. After my grandmother died, a… [Continue Reading]
Let there be (a not ugly) light
Happy new year, everyone! I hope you had a nice New Year’s Eve and a great first day 2014. I was happy to get the house completely de-Christmassed. As much as I like the decorations… [Continue Reading]
New table, even newer color
Sometimes I think about my DIY journey and it sort of blows my mind. Six years ago I was scared to try to improve anything I didn’t totally hate for fear of screwing it up…. [Continue Reading]