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Modern Millwork for your Entryway/Foyer Walls

on March 07, 2023 accent wall entryway foyer hall millwork modern wall

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Fireplace remodel - shiplap and wood beam mantel

on April 19, 2022

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Modern Millwork for your Entryway/Foyer Walls

Here's a cool idea enhance your project success by transforming your entryway! Create a lasting positive first impression! You can take your typical entryway = ..and transform it into a fun, modern, amazing first-impression for you and your guests! You can do this!...here's the overview to help support your project success: 1) Demo time! Okay, "lite demo" - but fun nonetheless. The more gentle you are with removing the old millwork or whatever is on your wall today, the less spackling you need to do before you create your masterpiece. If you already have plain walls, lucky you! 2) As you can see, I wasn't lucky and I ended up with some mudding/spackling to do. You may also have some holes from removing pictures/paintings or existing millwork from your wall. I use a basic 6" knife like this one from Home Depot and regular joint compound. Take your time adding light coats of mud until you're ready to sand it out. There are plenty of tutorials on muddi...

Kitchen Butler's Pantry Transformation

We now have a butler's pantry - keep scrolling to see this transformation! The before...we started with basic wire shelving and small appliances on the floor. Ugh... Let's get started with your project success. Build two boxes for base cabinets. I used 3/4" MDF. These are basically two bigger boxes divided into four smaller cubbies. Don't worry, I thought that these looked like kindergarten cubbies at this stage of the project as well. It gets better! Determine how many shelves you want and need. Locate the studs behind the sheet-rock. Use painters tape to mark the studs but at the same time marking the height location of your shelving. I added some face framing to add dimension and thickness to the lower shelves. See - it already looks a lot less like kindergarten! Moving back to the shelving, we have 9' ceilings so opted for four rows of shelves. I used 3/4" thick MDF to create the back support that runs all along the back of the shelves. These are about...

Sanding Wood Projects

Sanding....for your project success If you're reading this, I'm sure that you value the importance of the quality, look, and feel of a well-sanded project. So allow me to share some tips and best practices to contribute to your sanding success...1) Orbital sanders = I don't have a large $3K drum sander [but wouldn't that be nice]. As a small-scale woodworker, I manage my projects using a random orbital sander that costs $60-80. I use a "5 inch" that fits five-inch hook and loop paper sanding discs. An orbital sander will be your workhorse and you'll be amazed at the great work you can accomplish with this tool. Applications include removing paint and stain from wood, metal, or plastic, shaping wood, and surface preparation for finishing projects. 2) Don't put too much pressure on your orbital sander! This is not your upper body workout nor the time to lean in. Let your orbital sander do the work. Apply gentle pressure as you follow the grain of the bo...

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