In the 4th episode of our basement renovation series we tackled the bathroom vanity. As is our nature, we renovate in the name of sustainability. In this case, it means salvaging a solid wood vanity that’s in great shape. (Not actually the point of this post) but all that was needed was some sanding and a few coats of paint.…
Tackling a renovation can be a daunting task. Wait..no that’s not right. No one actually seems to have any trouble swinging a hammer and demolishing a room. Planning a renovation and home design is a daunting task. Ah yes, that’s better. I often hear stories from members of this community, as well as friends, and family about how their renovations or…
“We definitely spent more than planned.” “Our renovation took longer than anticipated.” Why are these the most common statements from people post renovation. It’s usually because they skipped the most important part of the process- creating a renovation plan. Right now I am in the midst of a basement renovation at the Beige Bungalow. Because I am going through this exact…
Raised garden beds are a fairly simple weekend project, allowing for easy garden maintenance, and a host of other benefits. This article will teach you everything you need to know about building a raised garden bed, and the advantages it provides. What is a raised garden bed? A raised garden bed is anything that lifts the level of the garden…
Too many people consider IKEA to be cheap furniture built for the college kid. While in some cases this may be true, there comes a time at almost any stage of life where we purchase/acquire something from IKEA. In my case- it was the IKEA kallax shelving unit. It seemed to be the perfect coincidence. We were in the midst…
There comes a time in almost every woodworking project where a nail hole or joint needs to be filled, and what better way is there than with making your own wood filler with sawdust. Okay, well there is other ways. You could reach for a tube or container of wood filler, but it often doesn’t match the wood and the…
Transplanting rhubarb becomes a necessity no matter how good the gardener or how nice the garden. Transplanting rhubarb is done to increase the size of your rhubarb garden, to decrease the size of your rhubarb garden, and to maintain healthy plants. This is a great task to tackle in the fall when you are already preparing your vegetable garden for…
Every year fall sneaks up on us and before you know it, it’s time to prepare the garden for winter. We winterize everything else in our lives, from our cars, to boats, to homes, thus is seems only natural that we also prepare our garden for winter. Many of us live in gardening zones that receive frost, freezing temperatures, or…
Lately I have found myself constantly searching for new workshop ideas, and ways to improve the usability of my space. My workshop/woodworking shop is not like many others- it is fully confined in a 12′ enclosed trailer. It is well organized and thought out; however, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be better. Much like our woodworking projects themselves, the…