DIY Log Bench

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Log benches provide a great rustic accent, wherever they are used. Hearkening back to a time when people built log cabins not for the nostalgic style, but because that was the only way they could build with the primitive tools they had available, a log bench looks good with any sort of casual décor or … Read more

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DIY Sofa Table

apron support, triangular support, diagonal brace

Sofa tables have grown in popularity, as home designs have shifted to more of an open floor concept. With such a home design, chances are increased that sofas will be set in the middle of a space, acting as a divider between different living areas, rather than being placed up against a wall. With the … Read more

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Wooden Fence with Metal Post

wood and metal fence

Most home fences are either wood or metal. Wood fences, often called “privacy fences” are usually made of cedar pickets, attached to 2”x 4” rails, which in turn are attached to 4”x 4” wood fence posts. Metal fences are usually chain-link, do not offer any privacy, and are attached to metal rails and fence posts. … Read more

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Tiered Planter

laddar tiered plante

Adding greenery to any home creates a much more relaxing, livable atmosphere. Plants not only add oxygen to the air, but provide beauty and a touchstone with nature. Some plants go beyond that, providing food or at least herbs to flavor our food. Many people don’t really have room for a garden. Living in apartments … Read more

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How to Frame a Canvas

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Artwork does a lot to make a home attractive. The thing about artwork though, is unless we want our homes to look like a collage dorm room; those pictures need to be properly framed. But framing, especially custom framing, can be as expensive as the artwork itself. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to go with a … Read more

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