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Farmhouse Wide Plank Floor Made from Plywood! [DIY] As many of you know, it was just two short weeks ago that we opened the doors to the Picklee shop in Newport, RI!

Getting the shop ready was a super exciting (and stressful!) Process. We were faced with a stinky, old, run down storefront that had been neglected for YEARS, but we had big plans to make the shop a beautiful place. Sort of like reviving a stinky old chair…but on a much larger scale We fell in love with the space because it was in historic home built in the early 1700′s, so it was packed with original details and character…oh yea, and it was in the heart of the Newport waterfront shopping district =) When it came time to renovate the shop, one of the first projects we took on was the floor.

I am absolutely thrilled with how beautiful the Picklee shop’s plywood floor turned out! DIY Farmhouse Wide Plank Plywood Floor First, I head over to my local Home Depot to scope out the different types of plywood. Once the planks were cut, I brought them into the shop and laid them out. How to give your floors that nordic look. Here you go lovelies, as promised my step by step guide to stain your hardwood floors with white oil and create that Nordic feeling in your home.

Before we start I must warn you, it’s going to take a lot of hard work, but once done they are very easy to keep. I first did this to the floors of my old home four years ago. Before that they were stained with white soap, which looks kind of similar, but takes a lot of effort to keep in my experience. OK, let’s take a deep breath and remind ourselves of the look we are going for. 15 Secret Doors Disguised as Bookshelves That You Can Add to Your Home (list) The coolest houses are the ones that have secret doors that lead to other mysterious places (or just even the next room over).

We’ve compiled some of the coolest secret bookcase doors on the web for your viewing pleasure! Heraldic dragon. Hanging Lamps. Maple plywood planked floor process. InvisiDoor - The Bookshelf Hidden Door. Ideas for Home Garden Bedroom Kitchen - HomeIdeasMag.com. Ecora solid oak A good-quality, solid-wood floor can last for decades as long as it is looked after properly, and wear and tear over time will only add to its charm.

Choose oak for a classic, country look. UK Flooring Direct Harvest Oak laminate For a classic kitchen on a budget, choose an oak-look laminate such as this design from UK Flooring Direct. Formed of compressed fibreboard planks and covered by a photographic image of wood and a protective overlay, laminate is also easier to clean and maintain than real timber. Kahrs engineered ash Comprising several layers of timber that are joined together, engineered wood is more durable in a kitchen than solid wood and is less likely to expand and contract as humidity fluctuates. How to make a hidden storage closet. If you have thought to add a hidden storage closet, here is your chance to learn how!

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Even beyond the quality of the wine itself, the label plays a primary role in the purchasing decisions of customers. The Hobbit 1937-1979. How to Convert a Door into a Bookcase. RON HAZELTON: Today, I’m on my way to visit Phil and Arlene Safier in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

They call themselves two old hippies and run an Internet business from their home. But it's not their home office that needs help, it's their guest bedroom — two rubber un attractive closet doors break up the wall, so the Safiers would like to replace them with doors that double as display cases and I'm going to help. ARLENE: It's so nice to meet you. RON HAZELTON: Oh, thank you. ARLENE: Come on into the house. Untitled. Make a Hardware Chess Set. Home » $10 and Beyond, Headline, High Concept 19 September 2010 20,152 views 26 Comments by heather I guess I'm not the only one who visits the hardware store and sees everything as a potential crafty material!

Julia made her own chess set from hardware pieces like nuts and bolts. This would be a fun gift for any chess aficionado, or maybe for that hard-to-buy-for guy in your family (holiday gifts, anyone?) Julia used Rustoleum paint to color the second team's pieces. Project Estimate: Various nuts, bolts, screws, and threaded rod, $10 (estimate)Rustoleum paint, $5Felt or cork pad stickers, $1Chess board, on hand Total: $16 and up Updated: Check out Julia's flickr stream for the configurations of all the pieces. King exploded and then how the king is put together: 1/2 " threaded rod 4" long. Disclosure: this article may contain affiliate links or other forms of sponsored content.