Saturday, January 26, 2013

DIY floating photo shelf

I've seen a few of these online, but best part about this one is that you don't have to cut anything! Here's what you need:

-3/4 inch wood screws
-pine base board (mines 8ft)
-pine corner trim(again 8ft)
-clamps
-drill
-e6000 glue


Here's how:
1.) using wood screws, drill corner trim to wall
2.) add e6000 glue to top
3.) place baseboard over glue and clamp at 2 ends
4.) add lightweight frames



Clamps are still on in photo but you get the idea!





Wednesday, January 9, 2013

DIY cat litter box from nightstand

I hate litter boxes and was inspired by all the new hidden concepts to create my own. I took a nightstand I was using in my living room. Here's what you need:

-jigsaw
-hammer
-sandpaper
-plastic liner (optional)
-e6000 glue
-Velcro
-drill


Here's the steps:
1.) Using hammer, carefully break out drawer divider, leaving front bar (to glue top drawer front to)
2.) Carefully remove sides and bottoms of drawers using hammer
3.) Mark entry way on side of nightstand
4.) Drill 2 holes so your jigsaw can fit to cut
5.) Cut hole using jigsaw
6.) Sand the sides down so your kitty doesn't get scratched
7.) If you choose, line inside with plastic (it is wood)
8.) Glue top front of drawer on
9.) Attach Velcro to bottom drawer front (so you can easily access cat box)
10.) Place kitty box inside and now you have a hidden place for that ugly cat box!