Fireplace makeover-Phase two: An easy to follow, DIY tutorial on how to build a raised fireplace hearth. ****Please Note: This hearth is intended for an electric fireplace. Not recommended for a wood burning or gas fireplace. I am not a professional and recommend that you seek professional advice before building around a gas or wood burning fireplace. Be sure to check local building codes ... continue reading...
How to Build a Raised Fireplace Hearth
Easy How to Build and Attach Ceiling Beams
CEILING BEAMS Last month, I published a post all about how to make a tray ceiling a focal point. My technique for achieving this look was two very easy DIY's. A couple weeks ago, I gave you a simple step-by-step on how to plank a ceiling. And today I want to focus on the other element that makes this ceiling amazing! Today is all about how to build and attach ceiling beams. EASY HOW TO ... continue reading...
Easy How to DIY a Wood Planked Ceiling
PLANKED CEILING A couple weeks ago, I published a post all about how to make a tray ceiling a focal point. My technique for achieving this look was two very easy DIY's. Today, I want to focus solely on how to plank a ceiling. So this post will be very similar to the one two posts ago, but I wanted to break it down and give you an individual reference for each of these techniques. EASY HOW TO ... continue reading...
Easy How To Build a Mid Century Modern Accent Wall
I love a good accent wall! Did you know you can change the look of an entire room by just adding some boards and paint to the wall? So simple. Coming at you this week with another super easy wall treatment tutorial. This one has more of a Mid Century Modern feel to it, but really could be used in many spaces. I chose it as an accent wall in my master bedroom makeover I've been knocking out over ... continue reading...
How to Make a Tray Ceiling a Beautiful Focal Point
Are you a fan of tray ceilings? I have to be honest, I am not. So, in the midst of this master bedroom makeover, I am currently knee deep in, I knew my number one goal was to make sure the tray ceiling blended in with the rest of the ceiling. The last thing I wanted to do was draw the eye to it. Kinda funny, because now it's the focal point of this room. And I absolutely love it!! HOW DO YOU ... continue reading...
How to Board and Batten Cheap and Easy
Board and batten is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to makeover a room. With just a few materials and tools even a novice DIY'er can transform a room over a weekend. While there are so many different wall treatments out there that I love, board and batten is still my favorite. Why? Because it is timeless. This one has been around since the early colonists of America. Quite a long time! ... continue reading...
How to Get a Straight Edge on a 2×4 Piece of Wood
A couple weeks ago, I shared another awesome furniture build. This one was a Restoration Hardware Dupe. In that post, I encouraged you to get rid of the manufactured edge of all of your boards, by ripping them down to a different width and making them a straight edge. Today, I wanted to share what exactly I meant by that. When building furniture, I like to have all of my edges cut straight and ... continue reading...
