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The Upcycled Chair Makeover aka 'No Chair Left Behind' No chair left behind!

The Upcycled Chair Makeover aka 'No Chair Left Behind'

Is what they say, right? I have to be honest, I was VERY dubious about this old chair when I found it on the side of the road. It was completely worn out, trashed in fact! When I got it home and asked Ben what I would need to fix it (he being the interior and furniture designer), he told me ‘an incinerator’. Wow thanks! What Is A Dremel? If you’re looking for a multi-use tool to help with your upcycling and DIY projects, this is it! Materials For the Upholstery An old runner rug (I got mine a few years ago from Etsy)2 pieces of upholstery foam (this is what I used)Black Upholstery Tacks (like these)Heavy Duty Staple Gun and staplesScissors, stanley knife, hammer For the Legs How to The first step was to remove the legs of the chair.

The next thing I did was strip the chair! When I removed the old leather cover I found rotting foam and springs. It was great to see that the leftover frame of the chair was in such good shape! How to Build an DIY A-Frame Cabin for Under $10k. How long did the build take?

How to Build an DIY A-Frame Cabin for Under $10k

Thus far, it's been about 35-40 full days of work. And what did the cabin cost? The total cost for the build alone ended up being $10,632 CAD / $8,012 USD, not including land. Which is about $106 per square foot, as the cabin is basically a 10x10' box. Cost Breakdown:Land: $6,000 CAD / $4565 USD Transportation Costs: $320 CAD / $244 USD Materials & Supplies: $10,142* CAD / $7,717 USD Food: $286 CAD / $217 USD.

Why Didn't I Think of That? 100 Incredible Projects By DIYers Like You. “I started with ideas in my head, pencil and paper in hand, and went straight to my most valuable resource, MY DAD!

100 Incredible Projects By DIYers Like You

My dad is a man of all traits. Without a doubt, everything I know is because of him. Together, we have amassed countless hours of blood (yes, true blood from my dad and myself—we can never seem to make it through a remodel without some bumped knuckles), sweat (many, many sizzling hours) and tears (a few sad, but most happy) along the way. Both of my parents have helped me in rehabbing my home. 4 Tips to Help You Organise Your Garage and Bikes. Every garage is different.

4 Tips to Help You Organise Your Garage and Bikes

Which is why when it comes to organising your bikes and gear, you’ll want to do it in the most efficient and effective way possible. An organised garage can not only make it easier for you to find things, but it can also reduce the chance of accidental damage to cars, people and your bikes (especially if you have small children). If your garage needs revamping or it’s simply overdue for a Spring clean, read on to see how these 4 tips can help you better organise your bikes and create a safer, cleaner, and more practical garage. TIP #1: Plan. 7 Ways To Organize Your Garage. Finally! Door draught proofing system that really works! – ecoMaster Store. The Best Thing for your Door since the Door Handle The Best Thing for your Door since the Door Handle Draught proofing?

Finally! Door draught proofing system that really works! – ecoMaster Store

Sick of sticky seals letting in draughts around your door? You'll love Draught Dodgers for Doors! Freezing in your home?? If the inside of your home feels like the same temperate as outside and you can feel the draught coming around and under your doors, then it is high time to do something about it!! Many people start off with the basics. A quick trip to 'that 'hardware store, look at a confusing array of products, have no idea and grab a packet of "sticky stuff" to put around their doors. But it doesn't work!! Wasted Space: High Garage Storage Shelves: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

Most garage spaces contain a lot of unused space along the top edges of the walls.

Wasted Space: High Garage Storage Shelves: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

This is a great location to build some easy storage shelves that will greatly increase the amount of square footage that you can use for storage. While I do have a nice shop setup you can complete this project with just a few common tools: A circular saw for cutting the plywood shelves to size and for crosscutting the lumber to lengthA speed square used with your circular saw will result in nice square cuts.A drill for all of the screws and predrilling holes.And of course a drill bit for predrilling holes.

If you have a similar sized nail you can use it to predrill holes as well. It works surprisingly well. The exact materials will depend on your situation. Enough 2x2 material to span the entire length of your wall three times. Keep in mind that not all structures or garages are created equal. Redirect Notice. Google Image Result for. Google Image Result for. View more.

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