Our Backyard Reno Episode 2 A few weeks ago our backyard renovation segments started airing on TV on Ask This Old House. In case you missed it, here’s the SECOND segment now available to watch on thisoldhouse.com and YouTube. In this episode we cover how the shipping container pool was fabricated here in the USA by Trek Pools, and then crane it over my house for the install! View the full project on This Old House MORE… Read more »
Our Backyard Reno on TV!! Last year we completed a backyard renovation that included the installation of a new pool made from a shipping container. (Isn’t the design rendering above created by Yardzen stunning?) It was a wild summer of never-ending rain, mud and construction that was all captured for my work at This Old House as segments for one of their television shows Ask This Old House. It was the opportunity of a lifetime to have a TV crew here following our project… Read more »
Storage Room turned Home Gym After years of working out with my toddlers attached to my ankles, I finally decided to purchase some real exercise equipment and create a dedicated home gym. Unfortunately, the only space available was an unfinished storage room in our basement. But with a little imagination and some choices that had my husband scratching his head (like when I installed the flooring on the wall), we finally have room—with a door—to workout. Over on House One I’m sharing all the details including how framed in… Read more »
How to Build Easy Custom Built-in Shelving This is one of those before and after projects I just had to see to believe…and it’s in my own house! Over on House One I’m sharing our fireplace-wall makeover. If you’ve been with me throughout this month, you know I retiled the fireplace, modernized our existing mantle, and built these DIY built-ins from scratch! Click the link below the video to check out the full tutorial! View the full project on House… Read more »
DIY Scrap Wood Holder Am I the only one who can’t seem to toss offcuts and scrap wood? Hopefully not. Having said that, the pile next to my miter saw is pretty intense, so this week on House One I’m building an organizer using just one sheet of plywood so I can get organized. Check out the video below and click the link so see the full tutorial on the House One channel on This Old House! View… Read more »
Reversible Word Sign with Wreath Hook This week on House One I’m sharing how I framed a 1×10 board with 1×2’s and added letters from the hobby store to create a reversible word sign. On one side, I spelled the word “Home” and on the other, the word “Noel”—making this perfect for year-round decor. And for easy decorating, I replaced the letter “O” on each side with a hook for a seasonal wreath. Check out the video below and click the… Read more »
Easy DIY Wood Wall Art This week on House One I’m sharing how I made an easy piece of wood wall art using a bundle of wood lathe I bought at the home center for under $15. It’s a project you can customize in sooo many ways to make it fit your space, and so much fun to make! Check out the video below and click the link so see the full tutorial on the House One channel on This Old House! … Read more »
How to Apply Wood Stain NOOOOO!!! Have you ever spent hours working on a build only to ruin it with splotchy stain? When I first started woodworking, I sanded and used pre-stain, and did everything I thought I was supposed to, but always came up with an uneven finish. In the years since, I’ve learned some tried and true methods for getting an even finish, even on pine. I just put them all into one video so you… Read more »
How to Build an Umbrella Side Table with a Built-in Cooler This week on House One I’m sharing how I made a modern side table that holds an umbrella and hides away a hidden container for keeping drinks cool beneath the hinged lid. Click the link below the video to check out the full tutorial! View the full project on House One MORE BUILDING PLANS
Build a DIY Pet House This week on House One I’m sharing how I made an easy DIY pet house that’s PERFECT for a small dog or cat. Even better? I only used a half sheet of plywood, a circular saw, and some glue and nails. Click the link below the video to check out the full tutorial! View the full project on House One MORE BUILDING PLANS
