A Simple Wainscoting Calculator

There are already wainscoting calculators out there but they’re too complicated.

This wainscoting calculator uses numbers that you can use with a tape measure!

How to Paint Laminate Cabinets without Sanding

In this post we’ll go over how to paint laminate cabinets. We did this project in one of our vacation rentals which had builder grade cabinets

Converting A Box Spring into a Platform Bed

Let me first say that converting a box spring into a platform bed is not as difficult as you would think. When we bought our first vacation rental in Kissimmee all the beds had box springs. Box springs are just fine if they are new but once they are a few years old the box springs are almost always the part of the bed that starts to squeak.

DIY Wainscoting – Part 2 – Cutting The Frames

The cutting is one of the two areas where you can save TONS of time… if you use the tips that you’ll find here.

In this post, we’ll cover cutting the moldings for the rectangular wainscoting boxes. Since these are either rectangular, all the moldings used for these boxes will have 45-degree angles.

DIY Wainscoting – Part 1 – Design And Layout

In this post, I’ll go over what we did and why we did it. No matter what style you choose, you’ll find tips here to make your install go smoother.

Homemade Dog Flea Shampoo

This is Our Favorite Homemade Dog Flea Shampoo.

It worked better than we could have hoped and it was really easy to make.



Our Lastest Projects

Installing An End Grain Flooring Inlay

Installing An End Grain Flooring Inlay

Creating an end grain flooring inlay was something I was looking forward to for months. We installed plywood wide plank flooring in the dining room and kitchen earlier this year and the living room was next on the list.

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Home Theater Design – The Fixed Projector Screen

Home Theater Design – The Fixed Projector Screen

Selecting a fixed projection screen should be the next choice after which projector to buy. When designing a home theater, there is a whole lot of research and many choices that needed to be made. Not the least of which is which fixed projector screen to buy.

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Home Theater Design – Choosing A Home Theater System

Home Theater Design – Choosing A Home Theater System

Like the projector and projector screen, there are many options for a home theater system. And just like the projector, the sky is the limit when it comes to pricing.

The first thing you’ll need to figure out on your home theater system search is what features are important to you.

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Home Theater Design – Home Theater Speakers

Home Theater Design – Home Theater Speakers

When you’re designing your home theater, it’s best to look at both, your amplifier and speakers at the same time.

Each one affects the other, so researching them both at the same time will help you make the best choice for both. This article will focus on home theater speakers.

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Selecting A NAS Replacement – Which Is Best

Selecting A NAS Replacement – Which Is Best

Choosing A NAS ReplacementThe topic of Choosing a NAS replacement is a little different from what I expected to be posting on OurProjectIdeas.com. But it is a project that I recently went through, and I learned a lot - so I figured I'd share. 🙂 I...

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Hi! We’re Steve and Sandy, welcome to our Blog! This is where you’ll find our latest projects, along with tips and any helpful info we come across.  We’re happy to have you here and would love to hear your feedback on what projects this may have sparked for you.

 

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