what did you do around the house today?

[eblend]

Originally posted by JfuckinC


Being on the island would give me direct view of the TV....

Then I don't even know why this is a question...

[StreetRacerX]

Got rid of the ugly, damaged, brown storm door and replaced it with a retractable screen door, due to the oddball door frame I have on the front door I had to install a filler piece at the top and support the screen door on the bottom with another piece, easy stuff that makes a huge difference.

[jonnycat]

I was tired of this useless closet for the last 3.5 years. Right beside it was the garage entrance, and directly across from it was the main floor bathroom. We really only used it as storage / catch all. I installed a coat hook / shelf combo mounted the the opposing wall and also had a shoe bench taking up lots of prime real estate because it was such pain using this closet











Added cubbies for keys / wallet

[JfuckinC]

That looks wicked!

[BigDL]

I am so stealing that idea!

[4doorj]

That is such a awesome idea!!!!

[suntan]

I put hooks in mine too. One thing though, I put a 2X4 on the other side (unfinished basement stairs at the time) to secure the hooks, as initially I used everything from toggle bolts to those giant drywall screws to hold them and my wife and kids were easily able to pull them off the wall.

I was going to actually rip out the closet and then do what jonnycat did.

[jonnycat]

Thanks. I totally ripped this idea off someone else on the web.

I learned that caulking is your best friend in the world when wood working.

The hooks are screwed into 3/4" plywood nailboard. Speaking of these hooks, they were such pieces of shit. I broke off 4 heads while screwing them into PRE-DRILLED holes. I had to use pliers to back 3 of them out. One is there for good though.

[eblend]

Originally posted by jonnycat
I was tired of this useless closet for the last 3.5 years. Right beside it was the garage entrance, and directly across from it was the main floor bathroom. We really only used it as storage / catch all. I installed a coat hook / shelf combo mounted the the opposing wall and also had a shoe bench taking up lots of prime real estate because it was such pain using this closet

With the first few pics I was really turned off the be wood, but when you got it all painted white it looks super slick.

As for my little weekend project, got a new microwave for the wife's bday which sticks out about 2 inches from the front as it's much bigger than the old one. I didn't want it sticking out, so I pulled the board that the microwave usually sits on and made it so I can move it forward 2 inches when the new microwave finally sits in it (surprise for wife, so waiting until thur to actually put it in place)

Originally this microwave shelf was stabled from the sides into the bottom shelf, so looks like it was all put together at the factory. I was able to pry up on it and get all the stables to pop out. After I trimmed the remaining stables, I just pre-drilled some holes and installed screws instead, so now the shelf can be moved forward or back as needed to accommodate different size microwaves of the future.


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[StreetRacerX]

Replaced old dented front door knob with something a little more modern on the front door, I prefer satin nickel over the gold but I wanted to match the gold in the window.

[spikerS]

doing another project for another Beyonder. Every time I do a fence like this, I like this style more and more. When this is done, it is going to look boss!

[JfuckinC]

I like the horizontal style like that as well. Looks way more modern and rich haha..

[flipstah]

Originally posted by jonnycat
I was tired of this useless closet for the last 3.5 years. Right beside it was the garage entrance, and directly across from it was the main floor bathroom. We really only used it as storage / catch all. I installed a coat hook / shelf combo mounted the the opposing wall and also had a shoe bench taking up lots of prime real estate because it was such pain using this closet

Great idea! I might cut my closet in half so there's a sitting bench to put on my shoes, similar to what you have.

[Dumbass17]

Started on a Xmas gift shelf thingy for my girl

and yes, the drill is set there because it doesn't balance very good lol

I drilled some slotted holes in the back, so when against a wall it can be held in place with a screw to the wall.
I'd like to somehow add weight to the right side so it balance better but i don't want to compromise the look of it. thoughts?
Also debating staining it or leaving as it (after sanding/prepping) and she can decide what color to paint or stain it

[flipstah]

You should've inversed the last part of your shelf. Or that V.

You can put a staircase on the top where your drill is.

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by flipstah
You should've inversed the last part of your shelf. Or that V.

You can put a staircase on the top where your drill is.

what? lol
I like the layout and didn't want to change it

[firebane]

Originally posted by Dumbass17


what? lol
I like the layout and didn't want to change it

That shelf won't hold anything for wait and I hope its just a decorative piece. If you got a router I would round off the majority of the edges and get some wood filler and fill in all the cracks.

Go to Home Depot and get some black backer board and fill in the "O" and use that as a frame if you wish.

[ExtraSlow]

Put a couple extra lights in the garage today. Just the "bare bulb" fixtures like this:

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[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by firebane


That shelf won't hold anything for wait and I hope its just a decorative piece. If you got a router I would round off the majority of the edges and get some wood filler and fill in all the cracks.

Go to Home Depot and get some black backer board and fill in the "O" and use that as a frame if you wish.

yeah this pic was immediately after screwing together. I already filled the gaps/seams with wood filler. I'm leaving it for the weekend so I have something to do haha.

I'm not going to router the edge or anything, just round them with my palm sander.
And she won't put books or anything crazy heavy on it, it's pretty sturdy to be honest, she'll probably put candles/picture frames on it or something girly

[mr2mike]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Put a couple extra lights in the garage today. Just the "bare bulb" fixtures like this:

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Too lazy to even upload an actual photo of your work!
I don't want to jump to conclusions but I think this is a photo of you at work on your project right?

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