Projects

We thought it might be helpful to gather our projects in one spot. Remember, we’re not experts. We’re just two DIYers who like to share the tips, tools and tricks that got us through our projects. These are the things that worked for us. If you try it at home, you’re on your own!

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Demolition + Building

• Exposing a Brick Wall
• Putting in French Doors
• Sanding Floors for Refinishing
• Making Our Own Trim / Molding
• Removing Carpet
• Replacing a Rotten Wood Floor Plank
• Tips for Hanging Drywall
• How to Demolish Old Lathe & Plaster Walls
• Installing New Windows
• Making Trimless Windows
• How To Insulate a Room
• Insulating the Walls Around a Staircase
• How To Make Concrete Window Sills (also see How to Install Concrete Sills)
• How to Demolish and Clean Up a Room in One Day
• How to Paint Soft Pine Floors
• Insulating an Attic
• Installing a Hot Water Heater
• Storing Firewood
• How to Build a Firepit

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Furniture + Accessories

• Upgrading $20 Ariondack / Patio Chairs
• Updating an Old Dresser for $50
• Our 2-Hour $0 Salvaged Materials Bed
• Making a Framed Mirror for $13

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Salvaging 101

• Restoring/Upgrading an Ugly Brass Hook
• Salvaging Vintage Doorknobs and Hardware
• Restoring an Old Wood Door

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Other DIY Projects

• Making a Double Kayak Rack From Scratch
• Making Our Own Door Handles (Building and Installing )
• Hanging curtains
• Making a Compost Tumbler
• Making a Countertop Compost Pail on the Cheaps