🏡 Better Homes Brag / Complain About a DIY Project Thread
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Did some rearranging of the laundry area. This is the before…
And after..
More work than it looks. I had to move the washer, dryer, and slop sink down about 12” so all new plumbing for the sink and I had to move an outlet for the fridge.
Much cleaner and better. Someday I may put in a better dryer vent but bahh.
Probably put down some kind of flooring next. Probably a commercial type glue down tile.
And after..
More work than it looks. I had to move the washer, dryer, and slop sink down about 12” so all new plumbing for the sink and I had to move an outlet for the fridge.
Much cleaner and better. Someday I may put in a better dryer vent but bahh.
Probably put down some kind of flooring next. Probably a commercial type glue down tile.
Anybody know where I can find M4x18mm (can be between 17-20mm) binding screws? I believe it's also called Chicago Screws. I need them tomorrow, so trying to see if I can find some at Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards. Maybe even Ace. Trying to do some last minute ideas to the baby shower gift my wife wants to make for her friend. It's complete, just some finishing touches.
The dimensions would have worked with the 20mm length, but looking for something similar to this:
The purpose is for some handles for a crate I'm making. I don't want the screw to protrude through the box and just stick out. I just may be limited and I'm certain I won't find anything I want in time, so my next option would be to put in the closest screw and nut, then tighten it as much as I can and cut it as short as possible.
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Bought my house three years ago…and always hated the way my pool was set up, had this useless room on the back that did nothing but store shut…so I said fuck it and ripped it down yesterday and bought a gazebo from costco. I have the dumpster coming today, and the gazebo comes today as well(I won’t build that till spring)
Wanted to do an attached covered patio, but that is so much money and with three kids.... i dont have that lol
When its installed I am going to do the following....
-Speakers attached
-Ceiling fan
-Lights inside
The original structure was 10X20, new structure is 12X14. So I will have roughly 60 sq foot of open non shaded area so I am going to probably build an outdoor kitchen (sink, water fountain, counter top etc). But that will be in time.
I have that exact one but the older model. Your gonna need 3-4 guys for the roof. Other than that it’s pretty straight forward. Just make sure you stay square otherwise you will fight with the roof.
So as I mentioned before, I was making a project for my wife. She wanted to make something for her friend for a baby shower gift as all the bigger items on the registry were already bought. We didn't want to feel cheap and get the small few things left so my wife wanted something that was a bit more personable. The baby shower theme was "Nautical".
My wife saw a few things online and wanted to buy a crate, throw a few things in it and call it a day but all the crates we saw were too small or too expensive for what it was. Wasn't worth it. We decided to make our own.
I bought a couple 2x2 plywood pieces from Home Depot, some spray paint (white and navy blue, as well as primer) and some sand paper (120, 150, 220). I had trim nails and 400 grit sand paper at home.
So I cut the dimensions, (cut both pieces down the middle, and one of the halves I then cut in half as well. So now I have 3 equal length pieces and 2 pieces of a different equal length. Dimensions came out to be about 12" wide, 12" high, and about 24" length.
After cutting them, I sanded everything down with 120 and 150 grit sand paper lightly. I then mounted a side panel with one of the longer length panels using 1 1/4 trim screws I had from another project.
(these are the trim screws I used)
Next, I secured the other pieces to the wood and then flipped it upside down to secure the last longer length piece as the bottom. Sanded everything once again to smooth out the edges and round the corners. I also sanded with 220 grit at this point. Used the air compressor to blow off all the dust, wiped it down with mineral spirits, and let it dry.
Now came time to paint. I took some brown paper and taped up the crate to create a few stripes on both long sides.
Sprayed the primer
It's finally looking like something....
Time to let dry then start taping the colored area...
Time for the white stripe in the middle:
I guess one thing I didn't take a pic of initially was the "Rustic Beige" stain I put on the inside of the crate. 2 coats. Each color on the outside were also 2 coats.
Now let's add a little center attention to the outside of the crate.
My wife painted the anchor with a grey acrylic paint and I hot glued it into the crate.
Next I needed to add a little extra for the inside of the crate. So I used stencils and acrylic paint.
After everything was dry, I used a couple coats of clear coat to protect the paint. But we needed more. My wife had an idea. Let's continue that idea.
I hot glued the rods to the crate then the cross rod to the vertical rods. My wife bought twine and little by little, twist by twist, wrapped the twine all the way around and used hot glue to secure it, then placed the net she bought off Amazon around the rods.
Hey, that table looks familiar.
www.thechicagogarage.com
So what else did we need? Ideas are endless and we went to Hobby Lobby to see what else we could use.
I saw those and immediately thought of handles. I also saw some knobs that would be PERFECT for it that the screw matched up perfectly to the top hole in that anchor. One thing I didn't consider was the screw to use to secure the bottom hole of the anchor to the crate. I didn't want it to be weak and fall apart if somebody used it as a handle. I originally was thinking of using a trim screw which did match up perfectly with the diameter and the screw head looked good on it, but the length was too long. If you think about it, somebody is going to reach inside and scratch themselves with the pointed screw. I guess I could just use a dremel and shorten the protruded side and file it dull. But I wasn't happy.
I tried doing a quick Google search a couple days prior to baby shower day for ideas on what to do. Last resort was knob and trim screw and dremel the screw down but also use hot glue as an added precaution for strength. Then I saw screw and posts. Also known as "Chicago" screws or "binding" screws.
I grabbed my measuring tool and figured I'd need at least an m4 x 18mm screw to fit. Found one online but wouldn't be here until after the shower. One member had something I probably could use but I didn't want to drive several hours for one screw.
Then I found an m5 x 20mm screw which I figured I probably could make work with a little finesse and that's exactly what I did.
That pick of the anchor was me getting it ready for some quick couple second surgery.
That bottom hole needs to be a hair bigger to fit the m5 screw.
I then taped up the anchor to the side of the crate in order to work with my two hands and not need additional help.
As you can see, I already added the knob (North side up). I went with a drill bit a hair shorter than the screw in the knob and was able to screw the knob in. Can't get any better than a perfect fit. I put on the washer and nut that it came with and drilled the hole for the m5 Chicago screw. But here lied another small situation.
There's a reason why I needed 18mm and not 20. But a couple washers should work. So I had to drill the washers I had on hand (for m4) to fit the m5 screws. Used vice grips and a drill and I was in business.
Notice both sides are done. I was going to use the dremel and shave down the screw on the knob but decided against it.
I think we're done now!
Now how did it all come together with the items we bought?
THE FINISHED PRODUCT IN ALL ITS GLORY!
PS-I'm really liking those trim screws. They kind of look decorative enough for many projects. Going to have to buy them in different sizes.
Also, this gift was a hit at the baby shower. Everybody thought it was bought at the store, and it had many many comments and praises. I'm gonna miss that crate now.... Lol. I really liked building it and how it came out.
My wife saw a few things online and wanted to buy a crate, throw a few things in it and call it a day but all the crates we saw were too small or too expensive for what it was. Wasn't worth it. We decided to make our own.
I bought a couple 2x2 plywood pieces from Home Depot, some spray paint (white and navy blue, as well as primer) and some sand paper (120, 150, 220). I had trim nails and 400 grit sand paper at home.
So I cut the dimensions, (cut both pieces down the middle, and one of the halves I then cut in half as well. So now I have 3 equal length pieces and 2 pieces of a different equal length. Dimensions came out to be about 12" wide, 12" high, and about 24" length.
After cutting them, I sanded everything down with 120 and 150 grit sand paper lightly. I then mounted a side panel with one of the longer length panels using 1 1/4 trim screws I had from another project.
(these are the trim screws I used)
Next, I secured the other pieces to the wood and then flipped it upside down to secure the last longer length piece as the bottom. Sanded everything once again to smooth out the edges and round the corners. I also sanded with 220 grit at this point. Used the air compressor to blow off all the dust, wiped it down with mineral spirits, and let it dry.
Now came time to paint. I took some brown paper and taped up the crate to create a few stripes on both long sides.
Sprayed the primer
It's finally looking like something....
Time to let dry then start taping the colored area...
Time for the white stripe in the middle:
I guess one thing I didn't take a pic of initially was the "Rustic Beige" stain I put on the inside of the crate. 2 coats. Each color on the outside were also 2 coats.
Now let's add a little center attention to the outside of the crate.
My wife painted the anchor with a grey acrylic paint and I hot glued it into the crate.
Next I needed to add a little extra for the inside of the crate. So I used stencils and acrylic paint.
After everything was dry, I used a couple coats of clear coat to protect the paint. But we needed more. My wife had an idea. Let's continue that idea.
I hot glued the rods to the crate then the cross rod to the vertical rods. My wife bought twine and little by little, twist by twist, wrapped the twine all the way around and used hot glue to secure it, then placed the net she bought off Amazon around the rods.
Hey, that table looks familiar.
🏡 Better Homes - Brag / Complain About a DIY Project Thread
So I had this bright idea to make a kitchen table, benches, chairs, and stools for the new house. Walnut furniture is stupid expensive and I figured I could do it for less and get a better end product. Piece of cake! (Not) I sourced the wood and was smart enough to realize a nice finished...
So what else did we need? Ideas are endless and we went to Hobby Lobby to see what else we could use.
I saw those and immediately thought of handles. I also saw some knobs that would be PERFECT for it that the screw matched up perfectly to the top hole in that anchor. One thing I didn't consider was the screw to use to secure the bottom hole of the anchor to the crate. I didn't want it to be weak and fall apart if somebody used it as a handle. I originally was thinking of using a trim screw which did match up perfectly with the diameter and the screw head looked good on it, but the length was too long. If you think about it, somebody is going to reach inside and scratch themselves with the pointed screw. I guess I could just use a dremel and shorten the protruded side and file it dull. But I wasn't happy.
I tried doing a quick Google search a couple days prior to baby shower day for ideas on what to do. Last resort was knob and trim screw and dremel the screw down but also use hot glue as an added precaution for strength. Then I saw screw and posts. Also known as "Chicago" screws or "binding" screws.
I grabbed my measuring tool and figured I'd need at least an m4 x 18mm screw to fit. Found one online but wouldn't be here until after the shower. One member had something I probably could use but I didn't want to drive several hours for one screw.
Then I found an m5 x 20mm screw which I figured I probably could make work with a little finesse and that's exactly what I did. That pick of the anchor was me getting it ready for some quick couple second surgery.
That bottom hole needs to be a hair bigger to fit the m5 screw.
I then taped up the anchor to the side of the crate in order to work with my two hands and not need additional help.
As you can see, I already added the knob (North side up). I went with a drill bit a hair shorter than the screw in the knob and was able to screw the knob in. Can't get any better than a perfect fit. I put on the washer and nut that it came with and drilled the hole for the m5 Chicago screw. But here lied another small situation.
There's a reason why I needed 18mm and not 20. But a couple washers should work. So I had to drill the washers I had on hand (for m4) to fit the m5 screws. Used vice grips and a drill and I was in business.
Notice both sides are done. I was going to use the dremel and shave down the screw on the knob but decided against it.
I think we're done now!
Now how did it all come together with the items we bought?
THE FINISHED PRODUCT IN ALL ITS GLORY!
PS-I'm really liking those trim screws. They kind of look decorative enough for many projects. Going to have to buy them in different sizes.
Also, this gift was a hit at the baby shower. Everybody thought it was bought at the store, and it had many many comments and praises. I'm gonna miss that crate now.... Lol. I really liked building it and how it came out.
I’ve been in my new house for a year now and the family room just looks so bare. We wanted a simple and clean fireplace, and well it did that too well. It’s too plain and boring. Haven’t updated the furniture yet and I was trying to see what I could do as cheap as possible to make it look better.
I came up with a millwork design that fit the space and feel of the fireplace, but give it a little bit character.
As of today, I have all the nail holes filed and caulked up the edges. Just in primer for now, I’ll get the white paint on it this week. The sides of the fireplace wall will be a much darker color as well to add some more accent to it. The same color I’ll use to paint the stairwell to the basement to tie it in.
After I finish this side project I should probably get back to the kitchen furniture building.
I came up with a millwork design that fit the space and feel of the fireplace, but give it a little bit character.
As of today, I have all the nail holes filed and caulked up the edges. Just in primer for now, I’ll get the white paint on it this week. The sides of the fireplace wall will be a much darker color as well to add some more accent to it. The same color I’ll use to paint the stairwell to the basement to tie it in.
After I finish this side project I should probably get back to the kitchen furniture building.
Decided fuck it, dropped the cash for the same LED lights I bought for my garage to put in my barn. Half the strip lights didn’t work and they were all wired in series so you could watch them turn on one by one as their ballast warmed up.
Got everything mounted and started wiring it up. Wired them in parallel and mounted them with the beams instead of between the beams. Literally 3-4 wire mounts until I had the wire hooked to the switch to test, I smashed my finger hammering the mount in. Like, smashed it so hard blood squirted everywhere hard. Think the last time I did that was when I was building our house with my dad. Anyway, after paper towel and electrical tape bandaid, got it all tied in And tested. Of course, one light had 1/4 of the LED strips not working so I ran to Home Depot and exchanged it with a new one. Wired up and it’s a god damn nuclear reactor in the barn now.
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Got everything mounted and started wiring it up. Wired them in parallel and mounted them with the beams instead of between the beams. Literally 3-4 wire mounts until I had the wire hooked to the switch to test, I smashed my finger hammering the mount in. Like, smashed it so hard blood squirted everywhere hard. Think the last time I did that was when I was building our house with my dad.
Anyway, after paper towel and electrical tape bandaid, got it all tied in And tested. Of course, one light had 1/4 of the LED strips not working so I ran to Home Depot and exchanged it with a new one. Wired up and it’s a god damn nuclear reactor in the barn now.Before:
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Had to get a "fancy" island light to enhance my "fancy" backsplash ?
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