So let’s do this shall we ?

 DIY Farmhouse Tray 

SUPPLY LIST:

• 1″x 4″ Standard Board
• 1″x 3″  Standard Board
• 1″x 2″ Standard Board
•  5/8″ Dowel Rod
• Sand Paper
• Stain and/or Paint

TOOLS RECOMMENDED:

• Miter Saw
• Finish Nailer &   1 1/2″  nails
• 5/8″ Forstner Bit

CUT LIST:

Cut from 1″x 3″  Board 

• (x2) @ 18″
• (x2) @ 11 “

Cut from 1″ x 4″ Board 

• (x3) @ 16 1/2″

Cut from 1″ x 2″ Board 

• (x2) @ 12″

Dowel Rod @ 19 1/2″ 

STEP 1: DIY Farmhouse Tray Frame

First construct the frame.  I add a small amount of  wood glue to the joints, and then reinforce with a 1 1/2″  18 gauge nails.

STEP 2: Slats

Next add the center slats. Again, add a dab of glue  or hell if you are a risk taker  go ahead and skip this step…  (But seeing as  already divulged the gauntlet my kids put the last tray through  I would strongly suggest it.)   After  you have glued, or not glued, whatevs,  I would reinforce with nails.

STEP 3: Handle

Next up the handle.  On the side handles ( 1″x 2″ boards)  you will need to drill a hole to accommodate  your dowel rod handle.  I used a 5/8′ forstner bit to drill mine.   I place the hole  approximately 1-1/2″  down from the top of the handle and centered it.  Once the holes are drilled finesse the dowel rod into both of the side handles on each end. (Again I would suggest a dab of wood glue.)  Once the handle is assembled attached it centered on the previously assembled tray.

Then you know the drill,  glue, and reinforce.

STEP 4: Finish

The finish featured on my  tray is 2 coats of  Weather Oak by Minwax. After I lightly distressed and then dry brushed on Miss Mustard Seed’s White Wax.  It gave it  a used,  but not dingy feel, and I love it !

 There you have it folks a quick and easy build  that is seriously stunning, and so fun to style!

 Take Luck,

 Corey

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Hey all, I kind of pride myself on working fast, and knocking out projects like nobody’s business. But the last few months… whooa! I feel like I have not sat down since we moved.  Granted the house is looking gorgeous, but some projects had to take a back burner,  this organizer being one of them.  Originally  I wanted to have this  done before the kids went back to school!  (Whoops,  missed that deadline.) Regardless, I wanted to build an organizer  that  (theoretically)  I could  lay out  their clothing the night before school, and have a bin for shoes and socks. With the thought, that if they had their whole outfit (socks and all) out  they could get themselves dressed. (Theoretically)

So…. I took inspiration from a Pottery Barn Organizer and designed this little beauty!

I’m excited  to be  teaming  up with the great folks over at HomeRight on this  project! It is through  great companies like HomeRight and affiliate links that I can continue to provide all these tutorials at zero additional cost to my readers! So a big thank you to them!  (More info. available here.)  Make sure you enter to win your very own paint tent at the end of the post!

Pottery Barn Inspired Cubby Organizer

Supplies Used:

• (1) 1″x 10″ x 8′ Common Pine Board  (Actual finished dimensions: 3/4″ x 9 1/4″ x 8′)
• (1 ) 1″x 8″ x 8′ Common Pine Board ( Actual finished dimensions : 3/4″ x 7 1/3″ x 8′)
• (1) 1″x 3″ x 8′ Common Board
• 1 1/4″ Kreg Jig  Screws
• Stain and/or Paint
• Wood Glue
• 1 1/2″ Finish Nails
  Tools Suggested:
  • Drill
  • Drill Bit
  • Kreg  JIg
  • Miter Saw
  • Nail Gun
  • Homeright Small Spray Shelter
  • Homeright Spray Shelter
  • HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer

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  Step 1.

   Cut List:

  1’x 10″ Board

  • (2) @ 33″ ( Top and Base Boards)

  1″x 8″ Board

  • (2) @ 9 1/4″  (End Supports)
  • (2) @ 8 1/2″  (Center Dividers)
  • (1) @ 33″  (Bottom Apron )
  • (2) @ 8 1/2″ ( These will be modified to make the support corbels on the base.)

1″x 3″ Board

• (2) @ 30″ ( These will be modified to create a french cleat for installation.)

Step 2.  Attach End Supports to the Top Board

Step 3. Cut French Cleat Boards

Step 4. Add Interior French Cleat

When attaching the back cleat make sure you position the cleat so that the 45 degree angle faces toward the front of the unit.

Step 5.  Dividers

Step 6.  Attach the Base Board

Measure the appropriate distance ( use Step 5 as a reference).  Using 1-1/2″ wood screws from the underside, going through the 1″x 8″ board into the dividers and end supports.

Step 7. Add the Bottom Apron

Drill pocket holes along the top ledge of the board. Then using 1-1/2″ kreg screws attach the bottom apron board to the bottom of the cubby unit.

Step 8. Cut Corbels

Cut the 8 1/2″ x 7-1/4″ board into corbels. Once the boards/corbels  are cut drill pocket holes.

Step 9.  Attach Corbels/Supports

Step 10 . Finish

I was debating over painting  or staining, but ultimately I decided to stain it so that it would match my son’s room. If I had chosen to paint I would have hands down used a HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer and a Homeright Spray Shelter.    Because this was small build I quickly stained it, but  when I do my large builds I normally  opt to SPRAY my stain!  Yup you can do that!

 You can read all about it here. (And get all the details on that devilishly looking good build as well.) 

Step 11. Add Hardware

This is my favorite part, adding hardware!  I feel like the right hardware can definitely take a build to the next level!  I wanted there to be a mix of materials and metal is always a favorite.  I found these awesome little wire baskets at Target in the dollar section! Woot woot!  I love the dollar section!  I got them all for $3 a piece,  they were the perfect size, but the color… hmmm.  It just wasn’t going to jive with the motif.

No worries we can handle that!  I pulled out my handy  pop-up Homeright Small Spray Shelter,  and took care of that color in a jiffy!

I wanted to error on the side of caution, so I did a quick coat of spray primer.   Followed by a coat of  “Soft  Iron” by Rustoleum. 

Next up, the hooks! Naturally they needed to match my baskets, so into the spray shelter they went!  You will notice I even have the spray shelter set up inside,  yup, I had no worries. This spray shelter works like a charm.

Step 12.  Install Wall Cleat

All that is left to do is install! To attach the wall you will need to install the second cleat.  When installing I suggest a 3″ screw and make sure you are solidly into (2) studs.  I decided to paint my cleat the color of the wall so that it will blend in with the wall!

To install all you need to do is put the wall unit against the wall and drop the unit into place so that the cleats are puzzle pieced together!

That’s all there is to it folks! Side note: we used this for the first time yesterday morning and it worked like a charm!  We had laid out my boys’ clothing the night before and put their shoes and socks in their cubbies, in the morning their alarm went off and they got themselves dressed and came downstairs with out me needing to holler up the stair even once!  Ahh…. success!

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Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table.   

What I hadn’t realized is that my friend Crissie from Sawdust to Sequins  had made her own version of this amazing Arhaus table… Great minds think alike, right ?!  Well, we decided to put both of our creative brains together and round out the collection! So today  I will show you how to make a Book Shelf, and then you can head on over and check out Sawdust to Sequins GORGEOUS rendition of a Media Console! 

I’m  also excited  to be  teaming  up with the great folks over at HomeRight on this  project! It is through  great companies like HomeRight and affiliate links that I can continue to provide all these tutorials at zero additional cost to my readers! So a big thank you to them!  (More info. available here.)  Make sure you enter to win your very own paint tent at the end of the post!   

Rustic Farmhouse Book Shelf 

Supplies Used:

• (13 ) 1″x 3″ Boards
• (10 ) 1″x 4″ Boards
• (40)  3/4″ x 5/16″Hex Bolts (Optional)
• (40) 5/16″ Washers
• Spray Paint (Optional)
• Stain and/or Paint
• Wood Glue
• 1 1/2″ Finish Nails
• 1 1/4″ Wood Screws

Tools Suggested:

• Drill
• Drill Bit
• Miter Saw
• Nail Gun
• Homeright Small Spray Shelter
• Homeright Spray Shelter
• HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer

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Step 1.

 Cut List:

1’x 3″ Boards

• (2) @ 84 9/16″ (Short to long with 21 degree angles. See Step 4. for details.)
• (8) @ 83 1/2″ (Vertical Legs)
• (10) @ 21″ (Horizontal Supports)

1″x 4″ Boards

• (20) @ 40″

 Step 2.  Assemble Legs

Sandwich the 21″ horizontal supports in-between the 83 1/2″ legs.  Use the diagram below to reference the correct spacing.   Use wood glue to secure and reinforce with 1 1/2″ finish nails. Repeat, and repeat. (You will need two of these.)

 Step 3.  Add Horizontal Planks

This step you are going to want an extra set of hands.  The 40″ planks will be spanned across the two vertical “legs”.  When securing the boards to the frame,  you can either use a touch of wood glue, and reinforce with 1 1/2″ finish nails, or you can pre-drill (or Spax screws which do not require pre-drilling) and use 1 1/2″ wood screws.

 Step 4.  “X” Support

To make this “X” support I used a “half-lap” joint.  (You can see a example in the image below.)  This is typically  done using either table saw, or a router.

In the event that  this is a little too fancy for your tastes,  you can use a simpler more “rustic”  approach.  You can always lay the first support in place and secure the crap out of the  support directly on the back of the shelf and then  attach the remaining support to the center of the  first (already attached) support.  Then  “toe-nail” (nail it at an angle” and  attach the tops corners of the support to the vertical slats.

  Step 5.  Spray Stain

Time to add the finish.   For this project I knew I wanted it to be stained, but really  did not feel like getting in the all nooks and crannies of this build… and let’s face it, I am a touch impatient.  So I pulled out my trusty sprayer, and went to town. (Yes,  you can use stain in a sprayer!)  I just popped up my HomeRight Spray Shelter and was good to go.  Honestly, if you are at all a do-it-yourselfer this spray tent is ideal.  It is big enough to fit large projects but small enough to fit in a garage!

You can read all the details on how I made and stained my coordinating  Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table Here. 

 Step 7.  Add Hardware (optional)

If you would like to add a little more character to this table, then try adding some hardware! I used 3/4″ hex bolts, and added washers to bulk up their  appearance. I simply  drilled 5/16″ holes through the center of the posts.

Before adding the bolts I decided to use spray paint to customize the color.(Pictured: Rust-oleum Soft Iron)

When inserting the bolts, I added a small dab of glue to the inside of the drilled hole. ( I wanted to make sure that the bolts didn’t mysteriously  go missing.)

 There you have it !  It makes a  beautiful addition to the Coffee Table,  OR…

…it  looks great all by itself!

Looking for more inspiration, make sure you check out Sawdust to Sequins take on a Media Console!

Take Luck, and make sure you enter the HomeRight Giveaway!

Corey

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Today I am excited to be teaming up with the great folks over at Crates and Pallet to bring you some AWESOME new build plans featuring their ever popular Large Wooden Crate! I am sure you have seen these available at many large retailers, including Home Depot.,,

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When it comes to hiding toy clutter, I love to reference Pottery Barn Kids for great inspiration!  They recently carried a”Low Crate Storage” dresser, it was perfect solution for the kids room/ toy room dilemma. They don’t currently carry this piece of furniture, but that is no problem, because today  I am going to show you how I made my own using the “Large Crate” from Crates and Pallet!

How to Make a Pottery Barn Inspired Crate Dresser

Materials Used:

• (1) 4’x 8′  3/4″ Plywood
• (3) 1″x 3″ Board
• (3) 1″x .5″ Board (Typically found with specialty woods, mine came in 3′ pieces)
• (6) Large Crate
• 1.5″ Pocket Hole Screws
•  1.5″ nails
• Wood Glue
• Wood Stain

Tools Suggested:

• Drill
• Kreg Jig
• Table Saw
• Nail Gun
• Miter Saw
• Sander

Cut List:

From the 4’x 8′ x  3/4″ (See Diagram Below) 

• (2) @ 61  1/2″ x 13″
• (1) @ 63″x 13″
• (2) @ 28 3/4″x 13″
• (4) @ 9″x 12 3/4″

From 1″x 3″ Boards 

• (3) @ 64 1/2″ WITH 45° angles on BOTH ends.(It will measure 64 1/2″ from long point to long point)
• (6) @  13 3/4″ WITH 45 ° angle on ONE end. (It will measure 13 3/4″ from straight cut to long point)

From 2″x 1/2″ Board

• (6) @ 11″

Step 1: Assemble Frame 

When joining the plywood together,  I suggest using  wood glue, pocket holes, and pocket hole screws at all joints.

Step 2: Add Dividers

Again, when I join  plywood together I always use pocket holes, and pocket hole screws. For added security  I usually use wood glue as well.
Step 3: Add 1″x 3″ Trim

After the base unit is assembled,  attach the 1″x 3″ trim boards.  When attaching mine, I used 1 1/2″ finish nails and for added strength I used wood glue as well. ( This piece is going in my kids toy room, so I will basically  just slather the entire thing in wood glue, for good measure.)

Repeat the same process on the sides. Just slather it, and attach with 1 1/2″ nails.  When attaching these, mind that they are square… (You can do hard things!)

Step 4: Add 2″x  1/2″ Trim 

You are almost there!   All you need to do is add  the 1/2″ trim pieces. Same routine, slather, and then nail.

Step 5: Finish

At this point you are essentially done building! Now for the fun part… (I’m trying to be an optimist… today.)  Next you GET to fill all the  nail holes!  Once the filler has dried,  you have the opportunity to sand the entire unit! Lastly,  pick your color and finish that sucker!  I used Jacobean by Minwax. (It is my Ol’reliable.)

Step 6: Add Back Panel (if desired)

I set my dresser up against a wall so there was no need to add a  piece of back paneling.  However it is an option, should you need it.  If not, step back and enjoy  the fact that you are done! And soon, very soon there will be far less toys strewn about the floor. (Haha,  good luck with that Momma!)

 Thanks so much for stopping by!  Make sure you enter in the giveaway at the beginning of the post and you check out these other awesome sites  to see how they use crates!

House of Wood 

That’s My Letter 

One Arsty Mama

Damask Love

At Home with Natalie

Take Luck,

 Corey

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Today I am super excited to bring you some brand spankin’ new build plans!  Today I will be showing you how to build a Arhaus inspired Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table.

Recently,  I have been seeing a lot of pipe shelves and I  love the concept of boards/planks  spanning over the vertical pipe frames. So I got to thinking… I wanted to created the same concept using wood. Then one fateful day I came across an shelf that did just that! Arhaus has a discontinued line that embodied what my brain was trying to put together! (So stay tuned for accompanying pieces, because I have big plans!)

I’m excited  to be  teaming  up with the great folks over at HomeRight on this  project! It is through  great companies like HomeRight and affiliate links that I can continue to provide all these tutorials at zero additional cost to my readers! So a big thank you to them!  (More info. available here.)  Make sure you enter to win your very own paint tent at the end of the post!

Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table

Supplies Used:

• (11 ) 1″x 3″ Boards
• (6 ) 1″x 4″ Boards
• (24)  3/4″ x 5/16″Hex Bolts (Optional)
• (24) 5/16″ Washers
• Spray Paint (Optional)
• Stain and/or Paint
• Wood Glue
• 1 1/2″ Finish Nails
• 1 1/4″ Wood Screws

Tools Suggested:

• Drill
• Drill Bit
• Miter Saw
• Nail Gun
• Home Right Spray Tent
• Home Right Finish Max Sprayer

Disclosure: Some of the links provided  are affiliate links. By purchasing through these links it supports this site and helps keep content free. You can read more about how we do this with no extra cost to you.

Step 1.

 Cut List:

1″x 3″=

• (6)   @ 28″
• (20) @ 21″
• (4)   @ 20 1/2″
• (16) @ 14 1/4″ with 45 degree angles (See Step 3. for more details)

1″x 4″=

• (12) @ 48″

 Step 2.  Assemble Legs

Sandwich the 28″ horizontal supports in-between the 21″ legs.  Use the diagram below to reference the correct spacing.   Use wood glue to secure and reinforce with 1 1/2″ finish nails. Repeat, and repeat. (You will need three of these.)

 Step 3.  Assemble “X” Supports

Assembling these are much easier than they look.  Use wood glue and and finish nails to secure all boards. When attaching the angle cut boards, first add glue, and then “toenail” it in place. (Essentially nail it at an angle.)  Then repeat, and repeat again, and again…  You are gonna need four of these suckers. 

  Step 4.  Spray Stain

Time to add the finish.   For this project I knew I wanted it to be stained, but really  did not feel like getting in the all nooks and crannies of this build… and let’s face it, I am a touch impatient.  So I pulled out my trusty sprayer, and went to town. (Yes,  you can use stain in a sprayer!)  I just popped up my HomeRight Spray Shelter and was good to go.  Honestly, if you are at all a do-it-yourselfer this spray tent is ideal.  It is big enough to fit large projects but small enough to fit in a garage!

  Step 5. Assemble Table

When adding the “X” supports to the legs, I first applied glue, and then used  1 1/4″ wood screws ensure the  “X” supports are securely attached to the legs.

  Step 6. Add Planks

Last step of the build is to add the planks.  There will be a total of (6) boards on top , and (6) boards on the bottom. Secure with wood glue, and reinforce with 1 1/2″ finish nails.

 Step 7.  Add Hardware (optional)

If you would like to add a little more character to this table, then try adding some hardware! I used 3/4″ hex bolts, and added washers to bulk up their  appearance. I simply  drilled 5/16″ holes through the center of the posts.

Before adding the bolts I decided to use spray paint to customize the color.(Pictured: Rust-oleum Soft Iron)  When inserting the bolts, I added a small dab of glue to the inside of the drilled hole. ( I wanted to make sure that the bolts didn’t mysteriously  go missing.)

  Ta-da.  There you have it. A gorgeous piece that is completely functional and totally unique!  Stay tuned for coordinating pieces! 

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   Take Luck,

 Corey
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This Crate and Barrel inspired shelf is perfect for any space, literally! Whether you need to fill a wide space or a tall space, this unit has you covered. It is designed so that is can be rotated to fit your space needs. I am excited to be teaming up with the great folks over at BuildSomething.  You can find full build plans for this rotating shelf and many other FREE build plans over on their site!  Make sure you check out the plans HERE!
    

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It all started on a HOT Fall Florida day. My good friend Sara and I went and hit up the community garage sale.  Let me tell you, we were victorious!  I found this wood dresser in decent condition and they only wanted $15 for it. SOLD!  
What intrigued me about this piece is that it was symmetrical, (the sides naturally) but also the top and the bottom of the unit were the same! Peculiar right? Well this unique piece ended up in my garage and began collecting dust. That was until Elisha from Pneumatic Addict extended a challenge, the “Organize Build Challenge”. Challenge Accepted!

The premise of this challenge was to create a piece that would help with organization, and also included building elements.  Lucky for me, I had this dresser just itching for a nice makeover!

…and when it comes to makeovers no one does them quite like HomeRight!  I am so excited to partner up with HomeRight on this  project,  it is through  great companies like HomeRight and affiliate links that I can continue to provide all these tutorials at zero additional cost to my readers! So a big thank you to them!  (More info. available here.)

So, let’s dive in, shall we?!

How I turned a Dresser into a Mini Mudroom

I started by throwing caution to the wind and went a little crazy!  I removed the drawers and flipped it on it’s end. MIND BLOWN, right !?

  I knew I was going to need better access to the inside of the dresser, so I removed the back.  I also removed a secondary face frame from the unit. (It just made it look too bulky.)  Next, I beefed up the base using 2×3’s. 

The reason for beefing up the base ?  I wanted to be able to add some base trim, and also give it a little bit of visual weight.  I then proceeded to do the same to the top, first by adding the 2×3’s as a base to attach the trim to.

Naturally, next I added the trim to cover up the 2×3’s on the top of the unit.  After it was trimmed out,  I went a little crazy.  I cut out some of the  divider/supports! Crazy, I KNOW! ( Don’t worry I had a plan! *fingers crossed*)

Next, I constructed a series of shelves that would be inserted and attached to the dresser.  I decided to do staggered width shelves. First for visual interest, and second  I wanted to use them for… wait for it… SHOE STORAGE! Gasp, *shock and awe*.  I know, right!?   The staggered widths would be perfect for my shoes,  boots, and would also be perfect size for my kids shoes . Also with the shorter shelves  they wouldn’t need to go fishing to reach them out of the back of the cabinet.  Once the shelves were attached, it really started to come together! *phew* Next, I needed to add doors. So, I used what I had!  I removed the faces from the old drawers.

  I definitely did not want this to look like a dresser that  I had flipped on it’s side. So, I decided to cut grooves in the panels to give a more rustic apothecary feel. Worked like a charm!

Once the panels were all sanded and prepped, I was ready to prime!  So I busted out my handy HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer and got to work!

I was able to prime both my cabinet doors and the dresser/cabinet in just a few minutes!  Part of this dresser was oak so it had a really deep set grain,  so it required two coats of primer and then it was ready for paint!

There is something about spraying on paint that I find so rewarding!  Seriously, look at how quickly I knock out this board, with ZERO brush streaks!

Once all of my painting was done, it was time to bring it all together! I decided that I wanted to add feet, so I simply  added some adapter plates, and then you screw the feet in!  Easy Peasy.

 Next, it was time to face my  aversions to hinges and install the doors.  Thank goodness it went smoothly!  Also at this point I added a piece of wood to the back of  the doors to bridge the gap. (Remember we removed the dividers earlier.)  You may ask “But Corey, Why? This seems counterproductive!”

 Well my friends this part of the reason. I wanted the two drawers/doors on the left side to be one continuous space…   it would serve as a place to hang jackets!  I even installed a pull out coat rack and key rack so that you can easily  find everything! 

  The reason I cut out the divider bar on the other spaces, is because I wanted to have easy access to the shoe storage below. ( I really didn’t want a bar right in the middle!)

Side note: I had not originally planned to have open shelving. I had installed all the doors and was preparing to install those last two, but I kept staring at it, and ultimately decided  I liked it, and that it gave it character. So  I 86’d  the two last doors.   And there you have it folks, my alternative to a mudroom! It has a place for jackets, keys, shoes, and even extra cubbies for glasses etc!  All -in – all, I will call this a success!  Thanks for stopping by and make sure you see what others did for the “Organize Build Challenge” !

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Take Luck,

Corey

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Hey all!  I am particularly excited about today’s post. First reason being, it involved all free materials!  There is something about the challenge of  taking a roadside rescue, and turning it into something beautiful and functional…  It  just  gets me pumped!  Second reason? I found a new paint sprayer that I am in LOVE with.  It  made short order of this project, and what is even better?  You have a chance to WIN one of these time saving champs!  Make sure you enter at the bottom of the post!

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So let’s dive in, shall we?   I was out hitting some garage sales a few weeks ago, that’s when I saw  “it”.   Peaking out behind a car I saw some turned table legs just laying on the ground!  I jumped out of the car and sure enough it was a full table,  taken apart leaning against a tree.   There was a nice gentleman staring at me like  I was crazy ( I basically jumped out of the car while it was still in motion) Through  brief conversation, he said it was free…  haha.  If he thought I was crazy before,  I left little room to wonder with the level of enthusiasm  I showed as I collected the pieces to the table.  Honestly, I think I may have embarrassed my friend who was with me.

Moving on.  I got it home and assessed the damage. It was definitely in rough shape, but it wasn’t anything some wood filler, tools, and bit of paint couldn’t fix!

The Base:

This table was a pub height table, and was capable of expanding, but the leaf was missing).  Which was fine, I planned on making my own top.  For the legs, I was going to need to shorten them.  I cut off the  bottom end, so that I would be able to use the existing top hardware.  I just cut it off with a miter saw.

After the legs were cut down, I  started  the sanding process. (Plus, I had a little help… ) It was at this point that I filled all the cracks (from water damage) with wood filler.  Then I sanded them until all evidence of a cracks were gone.  I knew I was going to be painting the legs, so I did NOT need to sand until I got to bare wood.  I simply needed to scuff up the surface enough that is was smooth and “dull” so that the primer could properly adhere.

Next I removed all the aprons and hardware from the underside of the tabletop. I wanted to be able to use the aprons and corner supports. Once I had removed them, I reassembled the base of the table, and added a few 2×4’s  for support.

Once assembled you are ready to prime!   I usually  dread priming,  it just one of those unsatisfying, necessary steps.  Well, this was my first attempt using primer in my HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer and it was a breeze.  I just used a standard Primer.

When using a sprayer you just need to make sure your paint is the right consistency.  They give you this handy little “viscosity cup” that helps you get your primer to the right consistency by merely adding water.

Do you realize by merely adding water to ANY  paint color you can create your very own spray paint ??! =MIND BLOWN

Moving on, once you  have loaded up your sprayer, you simply plug in and start spraying! (You heard right,  you do NOT need to hook it up to an air compressor,  Hallelujah!)

When spraying the primer, do so just as you would spray paint. Light, multiple coats, as opposed to one heavy layer.

Once the primer dries, I like to go over the entire surface with a very fine grit sandpaper, or steel wool. Wipe down with a damp cloth and allow to dry before applying paint.

(Again, prep your paint for the sprayer.)   The coverage is pretty awesome, and I did one light coat, and was pretty much done.

Not a single brushstroke!  Love it, and I completed the top coat in about 10 mins.  Serious.

That is a wrap on the table legs… on to the table top!

The Table Top:

I was digging my recycled base, and wanted to keeping rolling with that idea.  Lucky for me my Husband found these super beefy boards that were in really ROUGH condition.  They were PERFECT!  I ended up turning my garage into a lumber mill for the day, and spent some time running them through the planer, and even made use of a my table saw to get them up to par! However, it was all worth it, they turned out beautiful.

In order to make the top, I drilled pocket holes on the underside of the boards.  Pocket holes are a great way to join boards together without having visible holes. Fastening it together is normally enough to hold it, but seeing as this would be a kitchen table, I wanted to seal all the gaps, so I added a little bit of wood glue to the sides before securing with pocket hole screws.

Once I had my slab assembled, I filled any remaining cracks with wood filler and sanded the crap out of it. (FYI make sure if you use an oribtal sander, you follow up with a finish sander or hand sand in the direction of the wood grain.  (This will prevent it from looking like a UFO landed on your stained table top.)  Once the slab is sanded you are ready for stain and poly!

Can I just tell you how much I love this traditional farmhouse table coupled with a more industrial style chair?   The best part?  The table was FREE all recycled materials and leftover supplies!  Score!

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