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September 27, 2022 by Suzie

How to Add Pull Out Drawers in Existing Kitchen Cabinets

Our current pantry is made up of very deep shelves that are within our kitchen cabinets. Small items are constantly getting lost in the back of the shelf, so I decided to add pull out drawers to our cabinets. This simple addition has added some much-needed functionality and organization to the pantry. This drawer provides …

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September 27, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Non-Toxic Rust Remover: Evapo-Rust

evapo-rust for rust on cement

During a recent cleaning project in my home, it was important for me to find an effective, and safe rust remover to treat some rusted tools. I specifically wanted to find a non-toxic rust remover. Through my search, I was able to find a great product called Evapo-Rust. In this article, I will cover why …

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September 27, 2022 by Suzie

Easy Way to Clean Hard Water Stains Off Glass

Best product to remove hard water stains from glass

Hard water stains on glass can be a very frustrating problem to have to deal with. Sometimes it seems as though the problem is never-ending. However, I have found a product that works incredibly well in removing hard water stains from glass. The product works very quickly, is safe to use, and removes scale buildup …

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September 14, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Way to Remove Rust from Concrete

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During our recent new home build, some nails were left on our freshly poured concrete back porch. This was during the framing stage, so we didn’t have a working roof yet. Rain fell on the nails, which caused rust spots to appear on the concrete. Since our brand new back concrete patio had newly formed …

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September 13, 2022 by Suzie

What Is Framing In Construction

back elevation framing construction

The framing stage in new home construction is a very exciting portion of the building project. It is when the basic structure of the walls is formed. You can begin to see the layout of the home physically taking shape and the new home beginning to form. In this article, I will cover specifically what …

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September 12, 2022 by Suzie

How Long It Takes for Concrete to Set

concrete slab dry time

Being that we just completed the concrete slab foundation for our new construction home, I thought it would be a great time to tackle the question of how long it takes for concrete to set. There are a few specific details concerning the curing process for this particular project that come into play when answering …

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September 7, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Budget Wood Router in 2023

routing the edge of cutting board

I have used many routers over the years for various woodworking projects. Over time, I have found myself continually coming back to a certain compact palm router for specific wood routing tasks. It is the best wood router I have found to tackle those smaller, but common tasks in the shop. As an added bonus, …

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September 2, 2022 by Suzie

The Average Cost of Custom Kitchen Cabinets in 2023

smooth paint finish on mudroom bench

Since we are building a new, custom home this year, I thought it would be a great time to share the bids we have received for custom kitchen cabinets. I know that when I was personally researching and building a budget for our home build, it would have been so helpful to have more examples …

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Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m a self-taught woodworker, DIY enthusiast, house-to-home transformer, endlessly curious maker, mom and wife. Building and making is my passion. Creating a home with my own two hands is my jam!
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