The Accent Piece
The Accent Piece is a blog about simplifying projects for the home like DIY furniture builds, painting projects, home decor, and tips on new home 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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
In this article, I will show you how to build your own sitting bench. You will find a detailed tutorial for how to make it, along with free plans to follow along with. This particular sitting bench would look great in a foyer or entryway, at the end of a bed, or as extra seating …
This large square coffee is such a fun build and perfect for those just getting into making your own furniture. This build is simple enough that beginners can tackle it, and creates such a beautiful and custom piece of furniture with a rustic design. For less than $100, you can make your own unique, solid …
Today’s build is a storage bench for a mudroom or laundry room that has a drawer to hide those dirty shoes. If you have a smaller area and you’re looking for a storage space for things like shoes or backpacks, this bench is a great solution! Although this bench will eventually be part of a …
This rustic wood American flag makes a beautiful, patriotic, and unique piece of wall art. In this article, I will outline the plans and steps needed to create your own rustic wood American flag. I will also outline all of the materials and tools you will need to make your own. I love that this …
