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Do any of you guys build and create things in or for your home? DIYers: in this thread share some projects or pics of projects you have done during the pandemic or before. I decided to spruce up my deck and shed and build a fire pit area. Nothing is perfect but I didn’t have to pay anyone and chicks dig guys who use power tools and build shit.


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Redid my deck, added metal spindles, used corrugated tin to skirt it, stained, added dog. Built accent wall on old boring shed. Built a bench, and fire pit area.
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I Am Legion said:
My next project is going to be some sort of backyard bar....maybe with wine barrels

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I like that, and like your firepit. I also managed to put a couple of firepits together but I have no pics and I had full instructions so they didn't take too long.

What I've mainly done is upcyling with painting furniture I've been bored with and changed knobs and stuff out. I have a thing about turquoise and white furniture. I used to have fun with that. Used to keep me busy when I wasn't allowed to work.
 
The deck's neat too and your dog looks lovely.
 
fingercuffs said:
I like that, and like your firepit. I also managed to put a couple of firepits together but I have no pics and I had full instructions so they didn't take too long.

What I've mainly done is upcyling with painting furniture I've been bored with and changed knobs and stuff out. I have a thing about turquoise and white furniture. I used to have fun with that. Used to keep me busy when I wasn't allowed to work.
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I had a buddy change the hardware and paint his cabinets and he looks like he got a whole new kitchen. I am planning on doing a brick or wood accent wall when I redo mine.
 
I Am Legion said:
I had a buddy change the hardware and paint his cabinets and he looks like he got a whole new kitchen. I am planning on doing a brick or wood accent wall when I redo mine.
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I'e been looking at property lately and would always click off if it was a dark wood kitchen, but you don't even need to sand cabinets down if you have a primer on first so I'll just paint it, and change out the backsplash for grey quarry slate. Easy.

Excited for ya! It's really fun when you've got some music on, I had a gigantic boot room in Virginia which was covered in newspaper most of the time and was on first name terms at Benjamin Moore.
 
fingercuffs said:
I'e been looking at property lately and would always click off if it was a dark wood kitchen, but you don't even need to sand cabinets down if you have a primer on first so I'll just paint it, and change out the backsplash for grey quarry slate. Easy.

Excited for ya! It's really fun when you've got some music on, I had a gigantic boot room in Virginia which was covered in newspaper most of the time and was on first name terms at Benjamin Moore.
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Don't have to sand it down to wood but at least sand off finish before primer. And primer for sure if painting. 3-5 coats of paint plus 2-3 of top coat. That's how we do it for our customers. Plus all of the doors & drawers come off & the hardware.

Don't cheap out on the paint either. High quality enamel paint works wonders for cabinets. Top coat type is optional based on preference.
 
xHeadx said:
Don't have to sand it down to wood but at least sand off finish before primer. And primer for sure if painting. 3-5 coats of paint plus 2-3 of top coat. That's how we do it for our customers. Plus all of the doors & drawers come off & the hardware.

Don't cheap out on the paint either. High quality enamel paint works wonders for cabinets. Top coat type is optional based on preference.
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The only damage I've had is because I move around loads and movers don't take enough care. But yeah I never buy cheap paint. I've always given everything a really good scrub and dry before putting the primer on and enough coats of paint to know it isn't goin gto look bobbins.
 
Corrugated tin is nice. I wonder how it will hold up though.
 
fingercuffs said:
The only damage I've had is because I move around loads and movers don't take enough care. But yeah I never buy cheap paint. I've always given everything a really good scrub and dry before putting the primer on and enough coats of paint to know it isn't goin gto look bobbins.
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Redoing our cabinets is on my list. I need to install hardware too. The damage is scratches from my wife's & MIL'S fingernails when opening doors & drawers. Currently a dark blue/gray. Going with a new color but haven't picked one out yet.
 
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Redoing our cabinets is on my list. I need to install hardware too. The damage is scratches from my wife's & MIL'S fingernails when opening doors & drawers. Currently a dark blie/gray. Going with a new color but haven't picked one out yet.
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When I finally get situated, everything painted white but a slate backsplash and a raspberry wall. Don't quote me on this though, it took me months to find and mix a raspberry colour for a TV stand.

But I wish you luck, update us! I find it calming and rewarding in equal measures.
 
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When I finally get situated, everything painted white but a slate backsplash and a raspberry wall. Don't quote me on this though, it took me months to find and mix a raspberry colour for a TV stand.

But I wish you luck, update us! I find it calming and rewarding in equal measures.
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Likewise, would like to see the results.
 
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