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Hall closet conversion to an entry bench with storage

Hall closet conversion to an entry bench with storage

| May 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

If you have a traditional “new build”, you probably have a standard entryway closet.  If that is the case, it is about 4-5 feet wide on the inside with a single door (likely a 32″ or 36″ door).   The following is a free project plan/demonstration that shows the steps to take to turn your [...]

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Free Rain Barrel Plans

Free Rain Barrel Plans

| April 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

Build your own rain barrel. Admittedly, rain barrels have come down in price and have gotten much more attractive.  However, if you are like me, you might just want to build your own rain barrel. This barrel is built from a common “garbage can” that will cost you about $30.  You could probably go less [...]

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How to Build a Cheap, and Beautiful, Storage Shed – Step by Step

How to Build a Cheap, and Beautiful, Storage Shed – Step by Step

| April 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Just about everyone could use a storage she at some point in their life.  You could opt to purchase one that is a prefab vinyl job, buy one from a local shed company where they will drive up and drop it in your yard, or build one yourself. If you are like me, you will [...]

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Simple Porch Column Plans – Wrap your ugly 4×4

Simple Porch Column Plans – Wrap your ugly 4×4

| April 10, 2013 | 0 Comments

Have you ever looked at a porch column that was nothing more than a 4×4 and thought it just didn’t fit the scale of the porch/house?   Even worse, you could have 2 2″ x 4″‘s sistered up to make the 4″x4″.  It isn’t too difficult to wrap your 4×4′s with some off the shelf [...]

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Window Seat With Hidden Storage…

Window Seat With Hidden Storage…

| April 3, 2013 | 0 Comments

This is a simple plan for a DIY window seat.  If you have your own bay window and space is being wasted, you MUST build this window seat in your bay. This builder used applied MDF panels to create depth and a nice design.  You could do the same, or if you are shorter on [...]

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Free Circular Saw Cross Cut Jig Plan – Vinyl Siding Cutting Jig

Free Circular Saw Cross Cut Jig Plan – Vinyl Siding Cutting Jig

| April 2, 2013 | 0 Comments

Free Circular Saw Cross Cut Jig Plan If you aren’t a vinyl siding installer, you probably won’t have a vinyl siding cutting tool (Bullet Tools 209 EZ Shear SST 9-Inch for Siding Trim, Dust Free Flooring and Siding Cutter ).  However, you can easily make your own for just a few dollars.  In fact, you [...]

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