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Post by cj on Mar 29, 2020 14:14:26 GMT
I've been posting my DIY projects and improvements in more generalised threads but thought we could start one specifically for this.
Yesterday I started building a mobile kitchen island. All that's left is to attach a shelf and then paint the frame. Used butcher block for the top and got the conditioner soaked in over night. I will be getting rid of my kitchen table that has never worked in my new place and getting some stools for the kid and I to use to eat at the island. I will try to post pictures once it's completed.
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Post by kirsty on Mar 29, 2020 20:51:06 GMT
I'm excited about this thread and look forward to everyone's before/afters!!
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Post by weregoat on Mar 31, 2020 23:29:59 GMT
I love that you made this thread! Put together an album of most of the work we've done on the house so far. I plan on getting a lot more done while we're staying at home imgur.com/a/wxMH2pc
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Post by cj on Apr 1, 2020 0:30:29 GMT
I love what you've done so far! I had the same cigarette staining on all my walls and it is seriously so gross.
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Post by weregoat on Apr 1, 2020 1:31:36 GMT
I love what you've done so far! I had the same cigarette staining on all my walls and it is seriously so gross. Thanks! It is SUPER gross, there are places where it dripped down the wall.
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Post by cj on Apr 1, 2020 1:59:09 GMT
Thanks! It is SUPER gross, there are places where it dripped down the wall. I will have to try to compile all my photos when I have time. I don't think I got many close ups like you did but I was at the point I wanted it clean and done haha.
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Post by lishd on Apr 1, 2020 21:47:57 GMT
i bought spackle & a spackle knife! i have never spackled before & will be doing so after work. i'm excited to have fewer holes for the virus to get in. XD
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Post by adriftkitty on Apr 2, 2020 0:49:42 GMT
For me the main home improvement project will be clearing out my hoarding clutter! I am slowly making progress on it as I dig out of my depression mess - it's an ongoing project, but I AM making headway, thankfully! The trick is for me to not get overwhelmed with how much stuff needs to be removed, and to keep working away at it as long as my mental health holds up.
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Post by cj on Apr 2, 2020 1:55:58 GMT
I put up another shelf tonight. It has the stuff (keys, note pads, etc) from my old table on it now. It was one of very few projects that didn't sit around for a week before I got to it. I got wood filler for the new table as well.
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Post by adriftkitty on Apr 5, 2020 16:48:34 GMT
So, I've been making use of my inability to sleep...and scrubbed my stove within an inch of it's life last night/early this morning. During the day yesterday I cleared the clutter off of my counter and then did a deep clean on it and the sink, and now I've got the space to do some serious baking if I want to! My kitchen is slowly getting completely cleaned, and once it's all done I can repaint my cupboards and finally get around to painting the trim and ceiling. Woo!
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Post by weregoat on Apr 20, 2020 17:39:03 GMT
I planted flowers this weekend at the house, and since its supposed to be warm the next week or so I'm making plans to paint more inside the house. I got the kitchen reorganized and decluttered yesterday and was able to fit our (really small) dining table into the kitchen and not have it be in the way.
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Post by lishd on Apr 20, 2020 18:02:46 GMT
I'm making plans to paint more inside the house okay yeah but show 'em what you did to the door!!! :D
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Post by weregoat on Apr 24, 2020 1:39:33 GMT
I'm making plans to paint more inside the house okay yeah but show 'em what you did to the door!!! Now that it's done, i will
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Post by cj on Apr 25, 2020 15:47:40 GMT
Tearing out the old shed in my backyard today. It was falling apart and trees overgrown around it. On the way to the dump now woo
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Post by weregoat on Apr 26, 2020 2:43:55 GMT
Currently doing a test run of the kitchen cabinet refinish, and ordered the new hardware!
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