tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18399728000303070202024-03-15T18:10:03.364-07:00Simply Easy DIYUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839972800030307020.post-68188188812882320292021-02-24T12:00:00.001-08:002021-02-24T12:00:10.382-08:00How To Build Flat Panel Cabinet Doors On A Budget<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbQ0GnFcRuVVq6M1OetYYGE_d045WcmUIoYBNY2MrUQbFPhTE_oaIz1iCxhy67Qpxxi6OmwSIg6qqIc3jZXIpYPn39fW5dEyOJpFGfi1ZyjvgSUp_zFyzB1I63vPX3E1V20Luu_CHTOqU/s550/Build-flat-panel-cabinet-doors.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbQ0GnFcRuVVq6M1OetYYGE_d045WcmUIoYBNY2MrUQbFPhTE_oaIz1iCxhy67Qpxxi6OmwSIg6qqIc3jZXIpYPn39fW5dEyOJpFGfi1ZyjvgSUp_zFyzB1I63vPX3E1V20Luu_CHTOqU/s16000/Build-flat-panel-cabinet-doors.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Nothing! And I mean nothing will give you more return on investment in regards to home value than remodeling your kitchen.</p><p>Arguably the most important part of that kitchen are the cabinets. </p><p>You could spend thousands of dollars hiring someone to tear out all those cabinets or you could save yourself thousands of dollars by simply refacing them yourself.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">What is refacing?</h4><p>It simply means to remove the doors and refresh them and the carcasses hanging on the walls in some manner. That could simply mean applying a fresh coat of paint.</p><p>However, the doors on my kitchen cabinets are pretty far gone. They are delaminating and swelling. Plus some of them are damaged.</p><p>So for me I need to rebuild my doors.</p><p>I have chosen a flat panel rail and style design. It is actually going to be an upgrade to the one piece MDF melamine doors that were originally there. </p><p>Flat panel doors consist of five pieces. 2 styles and 2 rails along with a center panel.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7QLt8CEeLq6VVuetu1zndnTRtJa_HLaSMOJ3tU7y4SSc17hV-ThXecwsEp_tfp74dC-KJmA6E_id6CHVFIbxQXacuBm40VIRUXql0JzePq8TmBIMn7Hw4tXNmR0XuzFT7S6ktqv1Gi_0/s550/Rail-and-Stile-Door.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7QLt8CEeLq6VVuetu1zndnTRtJa_HLaSMOJ3tU7y4SSc17hV-ThXecwsEp_tfp74dC-KJmA6E_id6CHVFIbxQXacuBm40VIRUXql0JzePq8TmBIMn7Hw4tXNmR0XuzFT7S6ktqv1Gi_0/s16000/Rail-and-Stile-Door.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>If you have your existing doors you can simply measure your existing doors. This will give you how wide and how tall the final dimensions that your new doors need to be. However, you can not just go and cut the pieces to those measurements. </p><p>You have to back into them. If you notice in the photo above the stiles go the entire length from top to bottom. The rails however, do not. </p><p>They are short by the width of the two side pieces plus any joinery you may be using.</p><p>In my case I have decided to use tongue and groove joinery.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GoMhIwY48Kq7Twjc9mLMcXjbGqHmeZKbOyJdprDKmUKKwVMw-i-RvJjp4sLP-y52BR7YV5edpDQiCW-OyBStQFvkWjgsn94X_Drwgw4ZBOGE8Ohyed6585mbkXab8KVKQEtfsoJi4IQA/s550/Tongue-and-groove.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GoMhIwY48Kq7Twjc9mLMcXjbGqHmeZKbOyJdprDKmUKKwVMw-i-RvJjp4sLP-y52BR7YV5edpDQiCW-OyBStQFvkWjgsn94X_Drwgw4ZBOGE8Ohyed6585mbkXab8KVKQEtfsoJi4IQA/s16000/Tongue-and-groove.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p>Anybody with a so-so table saw can make these happen. You can watch my video and get a pretty good idea on how to accomplish a nice fitting joint. I always start by cutting the groves first.</p><p>WHY?</p><p>Because every piece needs a grove cut in them. That is not true for the tongues. So to keep things as simple as possible at first I always cut the part of the joinery that every piece needs, the groove.</p><p>How deep and how wide those grooves have been cut will then dictate the size of the tongues. Whittling down tongues to fit grooves is a lot easier than trying to do it the other way around.</p><p>The only pieces that get tongues cut are the rails. </p><p>I usually like to use a half inch tongue. So the length of the rail will be the total width of the door minus the width of the two stiles plus two half inch tongues.</p><p>Example:</p><p>Door width = 20"</p><p>Door length = 30" <br /></p><p>Tongue length = .5"</p><p>Rail and Stile width = 2.5"</p><p>20 - 2.5 - 2.5 + .5 + .5 = 16" or 20 - 5 + 1 = 16"</p><p>So in this example the length you want to cut your rails would be 16" for your doors to be the proper width.</p><p>The center panel follows a similar formula. Using the example above, the width of the center panel needs to be 16". (Technically I undersize my panels by a quarter inch to allow for expansion and contraction but if you didn't you would probably be fine.)</p><p>The length would follow the same formula as for the rails above except to use the doors length to work back from.</p><p>30" - 2.5 - 2.5 + .5 + .5 = 26"</p><p>So a 26" x 16" panel will need to be cut in order to get the final dimensions we need for our door.</p><p><u><b>NOTE:</b> <i>Be careful not to over size the panel. You can under size it but do not over size it. </i></u> <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Now that we have the technicalities out of the way it's time to assemble our doors. Here is a pretty nifty video, if I do say so myself, show exactly how I go about door assembly.<br /><br /> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3OqC8F__WfU" width="560"></iframe></p><p>If you are a visual learner then this is right up your alley.</p><p>If you're interested in what to do after you've mastered the building part of the process then check out the next step.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2021/02/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-without.html" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-5n_hDMyWFUVnE9ccvKPc_kdrbWJY2YyMMMFcqNaIYexNISMyjmWwclUbyRDaJMM0VmsCUMltailF3wA5k4AHE07sWj3PDUgQo_RMV-4iItyFFV3KE24QmqwNZaFZn76J-aEG9M3Hx9i/s16000/paint-cabinets-like-the-pros.jpg" /></a></div><br />Don't forget to visit my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdxLVc0LmY0D2-6GIVTMvA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> for more videos on simple and easy DIY projects. Be sure to hit the subscribe button and click the notifications bell so you don't miss a new project. <p></p><p>You can also subscribe for email notifications whenever a new post happens by entering your Email in the subscription box on this site.</p><p>Happy DIY'ing!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839972800030307020.post-74437191805631323822021-02-23T12:55:00.002-08:002021-02-24T12:29:40.453-08:00Budget Friendly Kitchen Remodel<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiols89gYICyM6QqiR79XOSzWu1JW8tYOcrzxCemUtM1RQIy3lPDPAOG2AgXl6qp0MRSSvOUfUfdzwBIzjXT5pxqlW_AwIjcS-lF4oHl1Bs6jxwsgmY2r9laf8LOJH0-pQywAGjhDhEFXoi/s550/Budget+Friendly+Kitchen+Remodel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiols89gYICyM6QqiR79XOSzWu1JW8tYOcrzxCemUtM1RQIy3lPDPAOG2AgXl6qp0MRSSvOUfUfdzwBIzjXT5pxqlW_AwIjcS-lF4oHl1Bs6jxwsgmY2r9laf8LOJH0-pQywAGjhDhEFXoi/s16000/Budget+Friendly+Kitchen+Remodel.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p></p><p>A kitchen remodel is one of the first things people look to in order to freshen up dull living spaces. However, the price of said remodel can quickly climb into the tens of thousands if you have professionals come in and gut the place for a completely new room.</p><p>So often times in a search for budget friendly options to remodel a kitchen the term "refacing" comes up. <br /></p><p>Refacing kitchen cabinets is a popular project for homeowners looking
for a straightforward renovation option that won't break the bank and doesn't require a ton of experience to do.<br /></p><p>The great thing about do it yourself fixer upper projects such as refacing cabinets is that you get to pick how far and how deep you feel comfortable going. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Option 1 <br /></h4><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDuoPGvtKYx7qgcpPYsb9Fnmwm6FRxoPXNfgBd2VNXfWEo_YHqQYuK-7Xiuh8x4gG65xFYfPVl6d4g8G2VV0DGC8d1pw3f66mCcqoaVA0qB8N10_3yiC6cT8qAc3gUt8DGOBQyz_xXiRaB/s550/Painting-cabinets-is-easy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDuoPGvtKYx7qgcpPYsb9Fnmwm6FRxoPXNfgBd2VNXfWEo_YHqQYuK-7Xiuh8x4gG65xFYfPVl6d4g8G2VV0DGC8d1pw3f66mCcqoaVA0qB8N10_3yiC6cT8qAc3gUt8DGOBQyz_xXiRaB/s16000/Painting-cabinets-is-easy.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p>You can simply repaint your current cabinets. This is the easiest path forward for most people with limited exposure to tools. All you need is a brush, a roller, a couple gallons of paint and a little determination.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Option 2 <br /></h4><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4DKAA6Gba0KSZ-7zLT3N-vI1C5wFioTKGSbRGWJHjxFeecXvncAue8HQ8_e339DyJnlLg1fI54M5s4vfLQzb4J9M0Rqc4sKCXJxlAlM8AptGT9DC4ZM4HvX5hzGVqngPr_y6raKFlHPP/s550/Replace-Cabinet-Handles.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4DKAA6Gba0KSZ-7zLT3N-vI1C5wFioTKGSbRGWJHjxFeecXvncAue8HQ8_e339DyJnlLg1fI54M5s4vfLQzb4J9M0Rqc4sKCXJxlAlM8AptGT9DC4ZM4HvX5hzGVqngPr_y6raKFlHPP/s16000/Replace-Cabinet-Handles.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p>You can go a step further and replace your handles and hinges. However, hardware can get expensive quick. I've seen people's resolve melt quickly when faced with that price tag as well. Many times I see them try to keep there current hardware.</p><p>It's amazing what a little spray paint can do for old rusted handles and pulls.</p><p>At least for a little while.</p><p>This option is not my favorite as the new paint eventually begins to chip leaving people feel like all there hard work was for nothing. <br /></p><p>Sometimes a simple coat of paint just won't do. Sometimes you need to go deeper.</p><p></p><p>This is when people give up. They think their cabinets are beyond help. They think theirs need to be replaced in whole and there is no way around it. </p><p>In reality cabinets have to be pretty far gone in order to not be able to save them, especially the carcasses. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">What is the carcass of a cabinet?</h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"> </h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUex32-rMYIB1E-xaL-24JlEdRJWbED_TgEltXGAgqfnphJyXtuXUDIW1Xu4d4Cm8GWfgSrIMQo3NT_tBeRmMp062v96OXRZ0Gl_-wy3qDa6MOcgFAYQIgwugE_X1sJc9CfoKkTEBtBl7v/s550/cabinet-carcass.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUex32-rMYIB1E-xaL-24JlEdRJWbED_TgEltXGAgqfnphJyXtuXUDIW1Xu4d4Cm8GWfgSrIMQo3NT_tBeRmMp062v96OXRZ0Gl_-wy3qDa6MOcgFAYQIgwugE_X1sJc9CfoKkTEBtBl7v/s16000/cabinet-carcass.jpg" /></a></div><br /> </h3><p>It is the box part that is attached to the wall. Not including the doors hanging on them or the shelves inside. </p><p>Usually the carcass will be just fine and it's just the doors that are damaged and in need of replacing.</p><p>This was the case with my cabinets. I knew I could save them and save the cost of replacing them. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Is it really simple and easy?<br /></h4><p>It is if you break the project as a whole down to individual steps and tackle each one as if they were there own project. When I look at something like refacing cabinets this is how I look at it.</p><p>1. Build new cabinet doors</p><p>2. <a href="https://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2021/02/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-without.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paint those new doors</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2021/01/diy-install-cabinet-hardware-handles.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Replace Handles</a><br /></p><p>4. <a href="https://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2021/01/how-to-install-concealed-european.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reattach Hinges</a></p><p>5. Reface the carcasses</p><p>6. Rebuild kitchen drawers</p><p>7. Stand back a let my family Ohh and Ahh at my mad skillz.<br /></p><p>So yes it is really simple and easy! Are you ready to take on this project? Are you ready to learn new skills and feel good about yourself when you're done?</p><p>GOOD!!! 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<br />Painting is one of those chores that everyone usually comes face to face with at least once in their lives. Whether it's just a bedroom or a whole house, this post is going to break down my technique I use to get consistent repeatable results.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>Tools</u></h4><p>One of the first things people think of when you mention painting anything is brushes and rollers. Also messy paint buckets and the even messier cleanup.</p><p>It's enough to send shivers down the toughest spines.</p><p>I find one of the best ways to get the results you want when painting cabinets is to not touch either of those. I go the way of the sprayer.</p><p>WAIT, Wait...</p><p> I know what your thinking.</p><p>"Spraying is so complicated and daunting."</p><p>Not the way I'm going to show you in this video.</p><p> <br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qy4AIr-LbzU" width="560"></iframe>
</p><div><b>1. Air Compressor</b></div><div><br /></div><div>I use a <a href="https://amzn.to/3cJCDYB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 gallon pancake compressor</a>. I don't endorse Ryobi and have no affiliation with them. I honestly don't even have a lot of there tools in my shop. </div><div><br /></div><div>I just happen to have this one because when I was shopping for a new compressor a few years ago I knew I wanted a vertical style compressor.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was the only one I could find.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hardly a ringing endorsement I know, but with the exception of having to replace the regulator its been a pretty good unit to date.</div><div><br /></div><div>The main point to take away here is that you can do painting with a cheap small unit. You don't need one of the tall large ones that sit in a corner of the garage taking up space. Plus I am also able to use this to air up bicycle and car tires when needed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Compressors are useful on a number of occasions outside painting. So I endorse getting one, no matter what brand.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JACIM1vsktv7AAlEMJRSx4GpEzzGEWn_2Lmq4a-kWLEgxdpUG6oPOqZydJw63OnxoChfrOuKou8x_8PQLiXfzC55j4Bzty0drREtLVciQdkVMO9cc92oyj77V9_ftni6shKExM0IwMrT/s550/Compressor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JACIM1vsktv7AAlEMJRSx4GpEzzGEWn_2Lmq4a-kWLEgxdpUG6oPOqZydJw63OnxoChfrOuKou8x_8PQLiXfzC55j4Bzty0drREtLVciQdkVMO9cc92oyj77V9_ftni6shKExM0IwMrT/s16000/Compressor.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><b>2. Spray gun</b></div><div><br /></div><div>This one I have in my shop is a <a href="https://amzn.to/2OcP4Sy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">general purpose suction sprayer</a> that I picked up someplace I can't remember over a decade ago. It's been a good performer for me and reliable as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's simple to learn and master because it only has one onboard adjustment. For the most part you just hook up the air hose and adjust the PSI to get the look you want when applying paint to your project.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are other styles to choose from as well such as a gravity feed spray gun but I don't like those so I don't use them and will not be going into them in this post.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbKOm0cX2_v1SwoXRdHjCVuALxgF7zdGltCKINwdyYPqSbg2EJDrZAtSZwYTCkln7FyMgI5bgWbx7TtT6fHBRL4roMYIpg2zx2KTfZZwBTYj7cOgqiXXWyiCBLu9D2UGpcQbI0ikSAY3v/s550/painting-cabinets2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbKOm0cX2_v1SwoXRdHjCVuALxgF7zdGltCKINwdyYPqSbg2EJDrZAtSZwYTCkln7FyMgI5bgWbx7TtT6fHBRL4roMYIpg2zx2KTfZZwBTYj7cOgqiXXWyiCBLu9D2UGpcQbI0ikSAY3v/d/painting-cabinets2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Cabinet Paint</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Don't be fooled by the names manufacturers put on there paint cans. Often times it's the same stuff just with a different label.</div><div><br /></div><div>What you want for cabinets is something that is <a href="https://amzn.to/3jpEN0I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">enamel based</a>. If you use a latex based paint your doors will stick closed anytime the humidity in your home gets to high.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZUcgFeE7O8qff-o2K0OG91TUksD3ZCAu-s_yyXjxd2KOlXpchUF4Z7nxomABlRb7Evk3MQpZTApN8SilIquCynxy0SaXNdcPp53tm_946R8-ep-3myXZ7HwGFw6jhdVHrJNbKhjOZhfk/s550/painting-cabinets3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZUcgFeE7O8qff-o2K0OG91TUksD3ZCAu-s_yyXjxd2KOlXpchUF4Z7nxomABlRb7Evk3MQpZTApN8SilIquCynxy0SaXNdcPp53tm_946R8-ep-3myXZ7HwGFw6jhdVHrJNbKhjOZhfk/d/painting-cabinets3.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 1</h4><p>Now that we have our tools and materials on hand we can get busy painting. Whether you have new doors like I have for my kitchen remodel or you are reusing you cabinet doors you will want a <a href="https://amzn.to/36PBeMb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">good primer for a base.</a></p><p>Without a primer there is a possibility you could see any imperfections in the wood below. If you have ever seen painted oak cabinets you know what I mean.</p><p>The wood grain of oak is notorious for showing through paint. 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Always be sure to check the max PSI your sprayer can safely handle. <br /></div><div> </div><div>Mine can handle a max setting of 45psi. I like to use a pressure between 30-40psi. This is personal preference however. </div><div><br /></div><div>Different pressures will give different looks. Experiment on some scrape wood and see what you like and don't like.</div><div><br /></div><div>How thick the paint is will also have a baring on the finish look as well. I use a 3 cups of paint to one cup of water ratio to thin my paint for spraying. Again play around with this and see what looks good to you.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDii8I-UZjONPFPfXDhwWkz-80mF-8hnvmAvE3ZheTRkxHkRqTf0ajmBOR4j3-Miv3fInVQBxsbcHZ0Hybz5WhGye8bYEgbz00K_tzV3GzstB-6RF9qnvfzvCPrIzhoPTVDo4gKE7Yhy5/s550/painting-cabinets5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDii8I-UZjONPFPfXDhwWkz-80mF-8hnvmAvE3ZheTRkxHkRqTf0ajmBOR4j3-Miv3fInVQBxsbcHZ0Hybz5WhGye8bYEgbz00K_tzV3GzstB-6RF9qnvfzvCPrIzhoPTVDo4gKE7Yhy5/d/painting-cabinets5.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 3</h4></div><div><br /></div><div>Technique.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are four main things I keep track of when spray painting kitchen cabinets.</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Viscosity - This is simply how thick or thin the material you are spraying is. In this case the material would be paint but you can spray on all sorts of materials.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I mentioned earlier I use a 3 to 1 ratio for most paints. This will vary a little based on different brands of paint but for the most part 3/1 gets me what I'm looking for. That gives me a little bit of texture to my cabinets.</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't like a completely flat look. I feel it tends to look fake so I go for a more organic feel in the kitchen.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. PSI - Again different psi's will give different looks. So play around. Find what works for you.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Distance - If you spray paint from 3 inches away that will have a certain look to it. If you hold your sprayer 6 inches away that will have a different look to it. In general I like to be about 12 inches away from my project.</div><div><br /></div><div>4. 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<u>Final Thoughts</u></h3><p>Watching the video above and keeping track of the four points I just laid out will help get a wonderfully looking new kitchen in no time. Well it is a step in the right direction at least. There are still a few things that need to be done to complete the look but this will get you going.</p><p>Don't forget to check out the entire series I have on a Budget Friendly Kitchen Remodel here.</p><p></p><p>If you like this project be sure to subscribe to our news feed.
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hands and other body parts will be moving in and around the shower bench you will want
to sand all the edges smooth to the touch. Take extra care around
corners and smooth heavily.</p><p>Since it is made of cedar you don't
need to stain but a good weather resistant seal is recommended as cedar
does change color over time to a dirty greyish green.</p><p>That is usually desired on outdoor furniture but maybe not in the shower.</p><p>If you like this project be sure to check out the other two that go along with it and make yourself a set. </p><p><a href="https://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2020/05/diy-cedar-shower-caddy.html" target="_blank">Cedar Shower Caddie</a></p><p><a href="https://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2017/07/diy-cedar-shower-mat.html" target="_blank">Cedar Shower Mat</a><br /></p><p>Plus be sure to subscribe to our news feed.
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<br />This next step can be one of two ways. First you could do it the way I have designed it here and cut for strips to dimensions. Then cut half laps on each of the ends. Mate them up and glue together.</p><p>You could also take one piece of lumber sized 5" by 9". Then drill 4 holes a half inch in from each corner big enough for a small jigsaw blade or a manual scroll saw blade. </p><p>Mark lines a half inch in all around the edges. Place a blade as mentioned earlier inside one of the holes and cut out the inside material. </p><p>Sand it down.<br />
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<u>Final Thoughts</u></h3><p>The whole project needs a good sanding. If you sanded each piece as you went along this step won't be such a chore.</p><p>Since hands will be moving in and out around the shower caddy you will want to sand all the edges smooth to the touch. Take extra care around corners and smooth heavily.</p><p>Since it is made of cedar you don't need to stain but a good weather resistant seal is recommended as cedar does change color over time to a dirty greyish green.</p><p>That is usually desired on outdoor furniture but maybe not in the shower.<br />
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Lets start with the front and back pieces. Cut to length. Then measure and mark 3" in from both sides and 1.5" down from what will be the top of the activity caddy. Mark the waste material using a pencil and use a hand saw or pull saw to cut the shape shown below.<br />
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I liked my <a href="https://amzn.to/2TkT0jT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 gallon grow bags</a> so much that I immediately went back to order more. I ordered them from Amazon. But, when I went back to the listing, they were sold out. I searched around for something else I liked.</div><div><br /></div><div>I spotted the <a href="https://amzn.to/2Tieyxu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">one-gallon size</a> bags and bought them instead. I love them.<br /></div>
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These were from a different manufacturer but the fabric of these grow bags appeared to be pretty much identical as my 7 gallon bags. They also had the great sturdy handles although I don't think they're needed on the <a href="https://amzn.to/3bPFqv4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">one gallon</a> size.<br />
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These <a href="https://amzn.to/3bPFqv4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bags</a> also drain just as efficiently as the 7 gallon size. If you are interested to see my post about my 7 gallon bags <a href="http://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2020/05/easy-to-grow-in-garden-bags.html" target="_blank">click here</a>!<br />
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If something more permanent is what you're looking for, check out my <a href="http://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2017/03/update-diy-cedar-garden-planter.html" target="_blank">cedar planter</a>!<br />
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<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839972800030307020.post-33587056313600456442021-01-25T11:46:00.003-08:002021-02-23T12:53:04.988-08:00How to Install Concealed European Hinges on Cabinets<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkk_KWrLu0HP9CODK2lZS8SNCHO04zXOxs5CDMJhsYc21f-6tNy73ncE63uxmzDb55DhHt7_d7DvMvYw2CuFaEDkFJKlAYTwV2pRJ3vg2FpK_zRy3XCf3iaxX5Dhj9UMuUO4h4PPwhSzqN/s550/Concealed-hinge-thumbnail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkk_KWrLu0HP9CODK2lZS8SNCHO04zXOxs5CDMJhsYc21f-6tNy73ncE63uxmzDb55DhHt7_d7DvMvYw2CuFaEDkFJKlAYTwV2pRJ3vg2FpK_zRy3XCf3iaxX5Dhj9UMuUO4h4PPwhSzqN/s16000/Concealed-hinge-thumbnail.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Installing hinges sounds like it should be easy.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>Indeed it can be, as long as you don't get bogged down in the details. Strap hinges, butt hinges, spring loaded, concealed and piano hinges. These are just some of the different types of hinges you could easily find at your local home improvement store.</p><p>I haven't even scratched the surface. There are a wide range of styles depending on the type of project you intend to work on as well as where that project will be.</p><p>This post will be focusing on European hinges or otherwise called concealed hinges for cabinet doors. </p><p>More specifically <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y5I1Nc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kitchen cabinets</a>. Why? Because even within this one subcategory there are a plethora of things to consider. </p><p><br /></p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9QboK2tk-08" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><p></p><p><b>1.</b> The construction of your cabinet and whether it has a face frame or not will be the biggest factor in deciding which hinge is right for you. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi2g__O4svgoLurR-g52LA0m91va_VXGfiyFDOEkrlAyUJqfybBxBLyRpPJnCyQUJ4CSeZyD7OA9UZ5t0raohmaCBDs9G2wXGP8XlPwMfueiQeSliUb2c5n8ZthWQmOdgVaQmdjVpnwAG/s550/Face-or-Faceless.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi2g__O4svgoLurR-g52LA0m91va_VXGfiyFDOEkrlAyUJqfybBxBLyRpPJnCyQUJ4CSeZyD7OA9UZ5t0raohmaCBDs9G2wXGP8XlPwMfueiQeSliUb2c5n8ZthWQmOdgVaQmdjVpnwAG/s16000/Face-or-Faceless.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <b>2.</b> Are your doors inset or overlay style doors? <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jz5pJx9CGIecK8Hcs0dVFcNqrp7I-Rbj5aC7dJVdHqmFnLx8UDSGVxq1CiVd69-vlNrS_ZxGsfhQWdNx9Nrf8eNmLUX1-2ukap7MCEAO7zMZEcfga1iqKD1YyENpUyBtGv9kp3AbYYOs/s550/what-is-an-overlay.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jz5pJx9CGIecK8Hcs0dVFcNqrp7I-Rbj5aC7dJVdHqmFnLx8UDSGVxq1CiVd69-vlNrS_ZxGsfhQWdNx9Nrf8eNmLUX1-2ukap7MCEAO7zMZEcfga1iqKD1YyENpUyBtGv9kp3AbYYOs/s16000/what-is-an-overlay.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>The overlay on framed and frameless cabinets describes the amount of the cabinet door that lays on top of the cabinet opening. </p><p>In order to determine your overlay simply measure the width of your cabinet doors from end to end (both doors
together) and subtract the width of your cabinet’s opening.
Divide that difference by two to get each door’s overlay length.</p><p>If you only have one door on your cabinet then don't divide by two. Simply take each measurement and subtract one from the other.</p><p></p><p>The most common overlays on cabinets here in the U.S. are partial overlays. They leave some space between doors. Most common overlay lengths that I have come across are 1/2-inch and 1 1/4-inch. </p><p>Full overlays leave little to no space between doors.</p><p>This brings us to the third question to ask which is: <br /></p><p><b>3.</b> If you do have an overlay style cabinet then how much is that overlay or how much of a one do you want?</p><p><b>4.</b> How far do you want those doors to open?</p><p>Some will open ninety degrees. Some only eighty five. Others one hundred and five. If your cabinet is in a corner where a wall could be hit and damaged by a swinging cabinet door then you'll probably want to keep the degree the doors open to a minimum.</p><p>No matter what type of hinge you have chosen the hinges are mounted on the
door first. The mounting plates go on the actual carcass second. </p><p>The cup
hole which is the large hole that the hinge drops into is usually 1-3/8" diameter. That is 35mm if you are across the pond. You’ll need a <a href="https://amzn.to/2KIZM1N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forstner bit</a> for this part. The el cheapo set costs around $20 at my home improvement store.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4v8DhfOD5aMp4jrgzVhIy6hQMsckax6g-NZhgGA_amKiB7kMpFILtAIF2H9AGUKxUzDvtbKzI5hyUQAOVBuDs-EM_xRvyKIQloTm_gyJjTonSYyqYMFUMb2TXi39oZsroELMJw9ron9P5/s550/concealed-hinge-insall1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4v8DhfOD5aMp4jrgzVhIy6hQMsckax6g-NZhgGA_amKiB7kMpFILtAIF2H9AGUKxUzDvtbKzI5hyUQAOVBuDs-EM_xRvyKIQloTm_gyJjTonSYyqYMFUMb2TXi39oZsroELMJw9ron9P5/s16000/concealed-hinge-insall1.jpg" /></a></div><p> </p><p>You have to offset the location of the cup hole by 3/16". I use a <a href="https://amzn.to/3phsxBM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">combination square</a> and set it to that measurement. Then I slide the square down the door and mark out the edge of where the cup hole should be.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjPB-G2ZEh4khRnjTgyBjnypl_NCMvMzUEByrJlm3n0gbIhvcw1QmhtiBhwm7059hyhEuIKbwNYGxRuvn0JURpbIo6Qs36eslMga3PB0Fnm6L8vXk9uWi14gNIiVXENAmW5V7JsOmDmr8/s550/concealed-hinge-insall2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjPB-G2ZEh4khRnjTgyBjnypl_NCMvMzUEByrJlm3n0gbIhvcw1QmhtiBhwm7059hyhEuIKbwNYGxRuvn0JURpbIo6Qs36eslMga3PB0Fnm6L8vXk9uWi14gNIiVXENAmW5V7JsOmDmr8/s16000/concealed-hinge-insall2.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Then I align the side of the Forstner bit with the line I just marked and drill away. That same combo square can be used to make sure the hinges are installed flush.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6m7_JDFDI4ZlUiXEk8Huh0PJdXmUKY8rOgOmEqEyJQbZJgJkwNbYD3w8YkKuaNNwjHbv4uW4RQB-y7KClhICeHUquQmFpkJpU3YpnaZmQpI9lZsPyuZegYBtLaQ-DxJrXZWQTRYtJapI/s550/concealed-hinge-insall3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6m7_JDFDI4ZlUiXEk8Huh0PJdXmUKY8rOgOmEqEyJQbZJgJkwNbYD3w8YkKuaNNwjHbv4uW4RQB-y7KClhICeHUquQmFpkJpU3YpnaZmQpI9lZsPyuZegYBtLaQ-DxJrXZWQTRYtJapI/s16000/concealed-hinge-insall3.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p>If your cabinets are already mounted to the wall then you can just stack scrape lumber or books to a height that will allow you to set your door on top.</p><p>This acts as a second pair of hands so you can properly and accurately mark out the location of the mounting plates.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzNPOXZ1m9jYO0G8t03O4o6UaNGCaWvKWgOxwZSNTKBQcg21CrOZxtnxxkAG6gtOAxcm0dSSYr3oRItqJRzpfN8_6hYc1MT98ZepzcksN4mCu876TPZNek3wmTWHE2xThVnOu8F8wJoEt/s550/concealed-hinge-insall4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzNPOXZ1m9jYO0G8t03O4o6UaNGCaWvKWgOxwZSNTKBQcg21CrOZxtnxxkAG6gtOAxcm0dSSYr3oRItqJRzpfN8_6hYc1MT98ZepzcksN4mCu876TPZNek3wmTWHE2xThVnOu8F8wJoEt/s16000/concealed-hinge-insall4.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>If you are a visual learner then be sure to check out the video I did on this subject at the top of this post. If you're interested in learning how to reface kitchen cabinets from start to finish then check out these videos and posts.</p><p>Don't forget to visit my YouTube channel for more videos on simple and easy DIY projects. Be sure to hit the subscribe button and click the notifications bell so you don't miss a new project.</p><p>You can also subscribe for email notifications whenever a new post happens by entering you Email in the subscription box on this site.</p><p>Happy DIY'ing!<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839972800030307020.post-90606540362101534962021-01-25T09:55:00.004-08:002021-02-19T09:43:42.554-08:00DIY Install Cabinet Hardware Handles<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoDZnzWCOB5fzYQ8zxbST_WNv82Usqfe9yye7QAlWJ_Wq_RDjAIYgwBF2S5ETXDDAhcfqIykaJt5oeHtSbAN5a_dfYvtA-VPBnOoNgO09BSKkTrrG77Lb12niO5hDBlAgvK1XRtUEjPf9/s550/new-hardware-top.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoDZnzWCOB5fzYQ8zxbST_WNv82Usqfe9yye7QAlWJ_Wq_RDjAIYgwBF2S5ETXDDAhcfqIykaJt5oeHtSbAN5a_dfYvtA-VPBnOoNgO09BSKkTrrG77Lb12niO5hDBlAgvK1XRtUEjPf9/s16000/new-hardware-top.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p>You walk into your kitchen and your brought to a halt.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>You don't know why you hadn't noticed it before. Maybe you did but you were too busy to notice. I mean lets face it, your leisure time lately has been few and far between. Laundry, dishes keeping the house tidy from all the kids toys, constant meal prep plus let's not forget about your full time job. Your a busy person. It's understandable how the glaringness of it all escaped you. </p><p>But now Pandora's box has been opened. </p><p>Once you see it you can't unsee it. It stares at you like cousin Eddie's missing tooth. </p><p>The handles on your cabinets are ugly. The one on that door is bent. The one next to it is loose and the cabinet that holds the pots and pans doesn't even have a handle. You're not sure who's shorts caught on it or when and ripped it clean off.</p><p>Well today it all changes.</p><p>Today is the day you get new hardware. You're not calling someone to do it for you, NO! Today is the day you do it yourself.</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K1aCokER6Wo" width="560"></iframe><p> </p><p>Let's cover a few things you're going to need:</p><p>1. <a href="https://amzn.to/3oeEAhH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Cabinet handles</i></a> (Obvious I know, but I figured I'd state it anyway.)</p><p>2. <a href="https://amzn.to/3onY97y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>A phillips head screw driver</i></a></p><p>3. <a href="https://amzn.to/39ZUQy9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Cordless drill</i></a></p><p><i>4. <a href="https://amzn.to/39emubk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3/16" Drill Bit</a> <br /></i></p><p>5. <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3sXjk3y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cabinet door hardware installation template</a> - </i>Ye<span style="font-family: inherit;">s you could make one but they're cheap so if you're going to drop the money on new hardware you might as well throu</span>gh this in your cart as well.<i><br /></i></p><p>Ok, now that we got that out of the way let's get on with it.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 1 - Remove Old Hardware<br /></h4><p>I'm assuming you're reusing doors that have already had hardware attached to them. So the first thing will be to remove what is already there.</p><p>Doors are usually pretty straight forward. </p><p>Simply look on the back side of where the handle is and you will find a screw or two. Nine times out of ten it will be a Phillips head screw. Sometimes you will find a flat head but usually only if the handles are extremely old. I'm talking 50 plus years old. </p><p>There is also a chance you wont see a screw head but something that looks like a plug. The screw will be underneath. The plugs are designed to be popped out with something flat like a flat head screwdriver. I see the plug a lot on higher end cabinets.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 2 - Deal with the Aftermath<br /></h4><p>Holes are going to be left behind after removing the old hardware. Now we have to decide what we are going to do with those holes. </p><p>Ideally what I recommend is that you purchase new hardware that matches the size of the old. If what you took off only had one screw, then that would be easy. If you have two holes then there are several options.</p><p>First you can fill the old holes with wood putty and lightly sand after it dries. However, if the new hardware doesn't cover the filled in holes it is very difficult to get them to match the grain of the cabinets.</p><p>Even if you plan on painting you might still be able to see the patch job underneath. You could reuse one of the old holes and fill in the second. Same problem mentioned before happens here just minus one. </p><p>Now you see why I HIGHLY recommend using new handles that has the same measurement between attachments. All you have to do is measure from the center of one screw hole to the center of the second. </p><p>Then when you go shopping just look at all the options with that measurement. </p><p>If you are shopping only it becomes easy because you can filter your search options by that measurement.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT63LvCcN2fu6uNx4hF30haM9JfP7W7Ifo8wwy9Si4vG3oFZbC5iGNutJKLnMBxjFC46riyQnwWWNN1YbSbxGgtzn1qQ6HlbQZ00xqJGzgR3iHLFFEkhUyRrC7_2oMETdGh-Rt98YZEnvg/s550/Measure-these-two-points.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT63LvCcN2fu6uNx4hF30haM9JfP7W7Ifo8wwy9Si4vG3oFZbC5iGNutJKLnMBxjFC46riyQnwWWNN1YbSbxGgtzn1qQ6HlbQZ00xqJGzgR3iHLFFEkhUyRrC7_2oMETdGh-Rt98YZEnvg/s16000/Measure-these-two-points.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Step 3 - Attach New Handles</h4><p>What scenario are we dealing with here? Are you reusing the same holes?</p><p>Then in the package of handles you should find two sets of screws. Long ones and short ones. The long ones are only used if you have to go through a false front on a drawer. The shorter ones are generally used on cabinet doors because you only have the thickness of the door to go through. </p><p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEeLl0-WgY7Ky7X6JKWKhPPwS6301rJR8hne2h2aAeazgbEB_3uxP7PLWrdsvXU2W3yHmPy2Zmwzy-l7O5T9ztn3BdlfQFEL7V_QY9p4vMxxEZB9XJlfQhk2nA4ebrvBKF1gAueiZDNOH/s550/installing-cabinet-handles-1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEeLl0-WgY7Ky7X6JKWKhPPwS6301rJR8hne2h2aAeazgbEB_3uxP7PLWrdsvXU2W3yHmPy2Zmwzy-l7O5T9ztn3BdlfQFEL7V_QY9p4vMxxEZB9XJlfQhk2nA4ebrvBKF1gAueiZDNOH/s16000/installing-cabinet-handles-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Simply push one of the shorter screws thru the back of your door's screw holes and position the new handle in front.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tighten it down.</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj52eys5lLvOwTw0t93_PyCmOb_mNp7GoesVn9RmqWDHUisn1NgNW-bX_VdtOlb9uUV2j9TjwGNzB-WwQz8gVG5AHS6I1V4fCBRTyqymxsHMHiH_VaOtLNHtbn6a-c0ZZerJvQwE_2vad3/s550/installing-cabinet-handles-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj52eys5lLvOwTw0t93_PyCmOb_mNp7GoesVn9RmqWDHUisn1NgNW-bX_VdtOlb9uUV2j9TjwGNzB-WwQz8gVG5AHS6I1V4fCBRTyqymxsHMHiH_VaOtLNHtbn6a-c0ZZerJvQwE_2vad3/s16000/installing-cabinet-handles-7.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">If however, you have had to do something with your holes or you have brand new Kitchen cabinet doors then this is where the template is going to come in handy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">I like to center my handles on the rail of the door. The height is discretionary but I usually do about and inch or inch and a half up from the bottom. The template will probably dictate both of these measurements to a degree. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pick the hole combination that works with your new handles and mark with a marker.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">ATTENTION: DO NOT DRILL THROUGH THE TEMPLATE.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Always mark the location of the screw holes with a marker then set the template aside. Now you can safely drill without damaging your template. </span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydIK5T1-kbWFHoQGa2r3owrWGCiNl-J9RcjX60nGQh90RiLZDII5KtWi0x69IqOemIE8xeNYwi9GD7w5au4VzKsid5Nu37Ra5IUdxkwUhpEFqDceaZP0A2j2xGaYnHDYdyL7Klec24WD_/s550/installing-cabinet-handles-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydIK5T1-kbWFHoQGa2r3owrWGCiNl-J9RcjX60nGQh90RiLZDII5KtWi0x69IqOemIE8xeNYwi9GD7w5au4VzKsid5Nu37Ra5IUdxkwUhpEFqDceaZP0A2j2xGaYnHDYdyL7Klec24WD_/s16000/installing-cabinet-handles-2.jpg" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now you can chuck your 3/16" drill bit in you cordless drill and drill the marked locations.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">TIP: Be sure to lay the door flat when drilling. Have a sacrificial board underneath. This will prevent the fibers of wood around the exit hole from breaking away. This is called "blowout" in the woodworking industry.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Friends don't let friends endure blowout when they don't have to.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHDpfIfH4-bv5ocHjI-_GWaujlHwNYhCtLVX7c67sIerJQsKiP3jTrK9FAp0r0TQXzoFsbqU-Z6H4bU386iVuWMr74q7xBdNGv_Q2kw4mGxu35hGQpeiKdleRI9q3A1-hw6jL5Wh6otKD/s16000/installing-cabinet-handles-5.jpg" /></div><p> </p><h4>Final Thoughts</h4></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Now you can tighten down your brand new Kitchen cabinet handles and enjoy. I suppose I shouldn't just say Kitchen cabinets because these are the same steps you would follow no matter the room they are hung in.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoHoG2LKECs4OaRYa-vy5s9oaPNgzg69PGaaqCXYK-dNzwYaz0rSSrzzYkLGwwtpEp3Im72Vh4SYt8NC8Wv9bM25xKwr4WdBIsHW-Mynzl8CIiubBJov8mXjefPtcYUfntoW-wj2s3eEc/s550/installing-cabinet-handles-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoHoG2LKECs4OaRYa-vy5s9oaPNgzg69PGaaqCXYK-dNzwYaz0rSSrzzYkLGwwtpEp3Im72Vh4SYt8NC8Wv9bM25xKwr4WdBIsHW-Mynzl8CIiubBJov8mXjefPtcYUfntoW-wj2s3eEc/s16000/installing-cabinet-handles-8.jpg" /></a></div><p> </p><p>If this is your first time here be sure to subscribe to our website
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Chevrolet has a four cylinder option for there full size half ton
Silverado. Ford has chosen to stick turbos on many of there engine
options ranging from a 2.7L 6 cylinder twin turbo engine as well as a
beefier 3.5L option.<p></p><p>All manufacturers to my knowledge offers an 8 cylinder engine but you might be surprised to learn that 8 cylinders often do not lead to better tow capacity.</p><p>Ford's best option for the highest tow number is the 3.5L twin turbo engine but it is also the most costly option as well. It is a hard to find option on there lower trimmed trucks such as their XL and XLT.</p><p>The last I checked the 3.5L had a max tow capacity of just over 13,000lbs when combined just right with other things on this list. However, before you click the box on that order sheet at your local Ford dealer, understand towing that heavy an RV is <b>not</b> a job suited for a half ton truck.</p><p>Dealerships, manufacturers and truck enthusiasts seldom mention that towing 13,000lbs loaded on a flat bed trailer is a lot different than towing a huge box acting as a wind sail down the road. If you have never towed before or maybe you have towed but just not an RV then allow me to illuminate the situation for you.</p><p>Get a sail boat. Load it on a trailer and hitch it to a truck. NOW PUT THE SAIL UP! Commence towing!!!</p><p>In my opinion and my opinion only, towing more than 7 or 8,000lbs of RV is a job better suited for a three quarter ton truck. That would be an F250 in Ford's world or a 2500 for other brands.<br /></p><p><b>2. <i>Wheelbase</i></b> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH7EdF5noL6DSjlQxnpLTs8LVcvSK0D-gxUzVjVekD0p2kvf5X74RUvk1-vWmxDPzhZQeBMZ6z0K3R5q1CfeghTBrizqbExQpY18mh69nChFTgVbv1mCixw78hdYK2xBe4E-lFmFf7gBCH/s550/wheelbase.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH7EdF5noL6DSjlQxnpLTs8LVcvSK0D-gxUzVjVekD0p2kvf5X74RUvk1-vWmxDPzhZQeBMZ6z0K3R5q1CfeghTBrizqbExQpY18mh69nChFTgVbv1mCixw78hdYK2xBe4E-lFmFf7gBCH/s16000/wheelbase.jpg" /></a></div><p> </p><p>The longer the distance between the front axle and the rear axle the more that truck will be able to tow in most cases. It will also be a more stable towing experience.</p><p>An easy way to get an idea if the truck your looking at has a longer or shorter wheelbase is by looking at two things. What style cab and bed length. As an example I will go with Ford again because I'm very familiar with there option choices. A supercrew cab with longbed will have a 157" wheelbase. On the flip side a regular cab short bed F150 will only have a 122" wheelbase.</p><p>Obviously the truck with 157 inches between its axles will be more able to resist tail swing from a trailer hooked to it's backside. Consequently it will often be rated to tow more as well.<br /></p><p><b>3. <u>Axel Ratio</u></b><u> </u></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89iT7nR7O_AmdLlUCNBGCQY-ax2k5BVDdzlF5H-rZMoUttQFwtmQPyHB065tD0sqUZnRCH-k8eXZZD-ilwEOoFLga07GPe8iyrbVDF9Qlgb7gUn-U6X2YzD5acKun4g-Xl2IAst7fqeP3/s550/axel-ratio.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89iT7nR7O_AmdLlUCNBGCQY-ax2k5BVDdzlF5H-rZMoUttQFwtmQPyHB065tD0sqUZnRCH-k8eXZZD-ilwEOoFLga07GPe8iyrbVDF9Qlgb7gUn-U6X2YzD5acKun4g-Xl2IAst7fqeP3/s16000/axel-ratio.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>This is a little known component that has a huge determination not only on the maximum tow capacity of any truck on the road but also fuel economy. In fact, most car salesman will have NO clue what this is or how it affects anything on a vehicle.</p><p>Few people know that the "best in class numbers", commercials tell you about are determined using an axle ratio that most dealerships don't keep or keep very few of in there inventory. </p><p>I went shopping for a 6.2L gasoline engine F250 a couple years ago. I saw if I got an axle ratio of 4.10 it had a tow rating of 15,000lbs versus 12,500 for the other axle ratios. Non of the dealerships in my area had any trucks with the 4.10 ratio. They said they only stocked trucks with the 3.73. </p><p>In fact their was only one in the whole state of Florida. I asked why and the sales manager shrugged his shoulders at me. He said he's never lost a sale over axle ratio. </p><p>I guess he can't say that anymore.<br /></p><p><b>4. <u>4x2 vs 4x4</u></b><u>.</u></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbqVZEsuYtYZQz9s9yxPBbpWP6tYsGeJhteyDR13-WLtLmQF1on8o0gCYTRoUWcVRZdXN0NxR9uolFGaqS4HzlotkPeW7eP8F4p-RezHZ5Xt1oSH3ITL9io6pEtKKozr_CqdyCmhAMyNL/s550/4x4vs4x2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbqVZEsuYtYZQz9s9yxPBbpWP6tYsGeJhteyDR13-WLtLmQF1on8o0gCYTRoUWcVRZdXN0NxR9uolFGaqS4HzlotkPeW7eP8F4p-RezHZ5Xt1oSH3ITL9io6pEtKKozr_CqdyCmhAMyNL/s16000/4x4vs4x2.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>That's right, whether a truck is a two wheel drive truck or a four wheel drive truck will also determine how much it can tow. Many people are surprised to learn that four wheel drive trucks often have a lower tow capacity than their two wheel counterparts.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>What else affects Towing #'s?</u> <br /></h4><p>There are other things that will swing payload and towing numbers up or down but for the most part those four items should get you in the ballpark that you need without too many surprises.</p><p>However, I put a few other things on my list for a truck I wanted to tow a rig. <br /></p><p><b>Tire size.</b> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWFRoSE5I3KN_liGlkFMxVOrYYuQqmkqyokuRt3uD4pBdgMTuTwrYVcT8iR3qOeZ3Ac73Ycz0gRxJQ4dxMsv8zw2FjGSsdiYfFYiKHW4bZlHzfV2D7RY66R_LRzcfXMnj2HpaY7tzuTDX/s550/Tire-Size.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWFRoSE5I3KN_liGlkFMxVOrYYuQqmkqyokuRt3uD4pBdgMTuTwrYVcT8iR3qOeZ3Ac73Ycz0gRxJQ4dxMsv8zw2FjGSsdiYfFYiKHW4bZlHzfV2D7RY66R_LRzcfXMnj2HpaY7tzuTDX/s16000/Tire-Size.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>I'm not going to get to deep into this one because it will make your head swim. However, take these two tire sizes for example:</p><p><i>275/55R20</i></p><p><i>245/70R17</i></p><p>Both are options on an F150. If it were me comparing two identical trucks and the only difference was these two tire sizes then my decision would go like this;</p><p>If I want to tow (and I do), then I want the 275/55R20. Why? Because the first number 275 is the tire width. This will give me more surface contact area with the road than the 245.</p><p>If my trailer goes to swinging then I want more grip. </p><p>The second number is the distance from the outside of the tire to the rim. So essentially from the road to the rim. It is the wall of the tire. The walls of tires flex. They flex left to right and forward and back. You hit the gas, they flex. You turn a corner, they flex. You hit a bump, they flex. The smaller number indicates a shorter wall. This shorter wall flexes less than a taller wall. </p><p>If my trailer gets squirrely on me, I don't want too much flex in my tires. They also translate less body roll inside the cab while cornering. The way I describe it is it feels like the truck has it's feet more firmly planted on the road.</p><p>The trade off is usually you feel more of the road.</p><p><b>Tow Package.</b> </p><p>A tow package is an option offered by manufacturers that gives you a receiver hitch from the factory. You also might get a beefier stabilizer bar. Often times it also indicates the presence of an auxiliary transmission inter-cooler. In lay terms it is an additional radiator that helps keep the transmission temperature in check. </p><p>Pulling heavy loads puts additional stress on the transmission causing it to run hotter. This in turn causes the fluid inside the transmission to break down quicker. </p><p>Not having an inter cooler doesn't mean your truck would tow less and having one doesn't mean your truck can tow more. It just helps keep everything working harder longer with less potential for problems down the road.</p><p>Having one in my opinion and my opinion only, is always better than not.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">So which truck is the best?</h4><p>I know you probably did a Google search and just wanted a quick answer. A brand, a model and an iron clad reason why that one is the best.</p><p>I can't give that to you and you shouldn't expect anyone to give that to you.</p><p>If you are going to pull a box on wheels down a road then you owe it to not only yourself but also your family and anyone else's family you'll be on the road with to understand what it takes to do it safely.</p><p>Some will say, "Buy the biggest and strongest truck then you don't have to worry about what it can tow. You'll just know it can."</p><p>If you walk onto an RV dealership lot the salesperson may say it is better to buy an RV first, then you know for sure what truck you need. </p><p>I think both ideas are hogwash.</p><p>If you lose your mind and buy the prettiest RV you walk into because it most closely resembles your house and you find yourself the not so proud owner of a 14,000lbs monstrosity of a rig, then you may be in for financial heartache. </p><p>Some trucks can cost upwards of $85,000. The bigger the rig you buy the more it will probably weigh. This in turn most likely means you need a more expensive truck.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>So how did I choose mine?</u> <br /></h4><p>When I bought my truck I picked a Ford F150 with the 2.7L engine that had a tow package and 275/55R20 tires. Why?</p><p>I wanted a daily driver as well as a tow vehicle. Fuel economy was a factor in long term ownership cost as well as upfront price. Full time RV living means you are towing often but not everyday. I don't want my truck to suck the life out of my wallet when we are stationary for awhile.<br /></p><p>I'm not afraid to admit I'm not made of money. Long term ownership costs are always a variable I consider when making purchases. The 2.7L engine has proven to give me 22 MPG over the last three years of ownership. Since I wanted fuel economy when not towing, that put the three quarter ton trucks out all together.</p><p>The 3.5L twin turbo from Ford towed around 13,000lbs. The V8 around 10,500lbs. The 2.7 engine had a tow rating of 7600lbs in the configuration I purchased. I knew from other research that I wasn't willing to tow more than 8000lbs of RV with a half ton truck. So I didn't need to spend the extra cash on the V8 or 3.5L engines.</p><p>The 2.7L became the go to choice and as for the tow package I knew I wanted that for long term ownership potential </p><p>As for the tires. I test drove a few trucks with 17" tires and felt a noticeable difference in the handling when cornering at speed.</p><p>Think interstate on ramps and interchanges or perhaps the occasional yellow light that you want to make a turn at. So the 20" tires became a must.</p><p><u><b>My order of importance wish list went like this:</b></u></p><p>1. Fuel Economy when not towing.</p><p>2. Truck price and long term ownership costs.</p><p>3. Stability and handling for safety while towing.</p><p>4. Tow Capacity<br /></p><p>5. Tow Package</p><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>Final Thoughts</u></h4><p>I knew early that I wanted a Ford product. I am not endorsing them or feel they are the best brand of vehicle manufacturer available. I realized in my research they had the most options available that were stocked at dealerships in my area. This gave me the most bargaining power when visiting dealerships.</p><p>If one didn't want to play ball I walked and went to another. I was confident I would find another truck optioned similar to what I wanted elsewhere.</p><p>At no time did I ever treat the purchase as anything other than a business decision. I didn't care if it was black, red, white or Polk-a-dot.</p><p>My truck sat on the dealership lot for 4 months. I watched it in my autotrader account for three and a half of those. Dozens others came and went, but this one remained. Four days before the end of October in 2017 I called the sales person I had spoke with months earlier but not since. </p><p>He remembered who I was and two of my children's names. I gave him the stock number of the vehicle and an out the door price with trade. He already had my trade info from my previous visit.</p><p>He called me back 5 minutes later with a yes.</p><p>Now all I had to do was find the right (but not perfect) RV to go along with my new truck.</p><p>Watch for that post next!</p><p>Thanks for visiting my humble website. Be sure to visit my YouTube channel and subscribe. I post videos on DIY projects, homesteading and RV living.</p><p>My family and I have sold our house and are living in a 30' bunkhouse travel trailer until we find our next homestead. Be sure to follow me on Facebook and subscribe to my YouTube channel to keep up with the journey.</p><p>Until then!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839972800030307020.post-72190849496081326412021-01-15T09:31:00.006-08:002021-01-25T12:05:59.878-08:00Family of Six Sells House - Moves into RV - Goes Debt Free<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Where do you start a story like this? Do you start it from when the house sells?</p><p>That's not truly where the journey began though. Starting it there would be cutting the journey and the story short.</p><p>Sometimes the most interesting tidbits of anything worth telling happen before anything begins.</p><p>It begins as a seed. Like all seeds, it is small.</p><p>You can ignore it...</p><p>for a time.</p><p>Soon it begins to grow. It spreads its roots in your heart; your spirit. You find more of your thoughts consumed by it. </p><p>You go to work and throw yourself into the thing that once brought you fulfillment.</p><p>It no longer does.</p><p>Before you know it your YouTube home page is full of recommendations that just a few weeks earlier you wouldn't have even known anyone did videos on those subjects.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>So where did we start?</b><br /></h4><p>Perhaps a better question would be "When?"</p><p>3 years ago.</p><p>In order to live in an RV you have to consider how you will get said RV from place to place. I knew the first step in making our seed that had grown into a dream, a reality, was to get a truck that was up to the task.</p><p>The second was the RV itself.</p><p>Which one is the best? Is this brand better? What model makes sense for us? Floorplans? How about weight? </p><p>A lot of information to consider for sure. In future posts I will address and go into depth all of these questions and more. Be sure to subscribe to our newsfeed and/or subscribe to my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdxLVc0LmY0D2-6GIVTMvA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> so you won't miss anything.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>What was next?</b></h4><p>We needed to sell our house. I still needed to fix up a few things that had been hanging out on the "To Do" list. </p><p>1. Replace kitchen countertops. I did a YouTube video showing my replacement of ours. I had always liked the look of <a href="https://amzn.to/39TLwM5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wooden countertops</a>. So I took this opportunity to put in some butcher block ones that I had my eye on for some time.<br /></p><p>2. Reface kitchen cabinets. Our cabinets were made of MDF and covered with melamine. They were probably built by the lowest bidder when the house was built. I kept the carcasses as they were structurally sound but the doors had to go. I decided to rebuild those myself. You can check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OqC8F__WfU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my video on that project here.</a><br /></p><p>3. Put up a screen enclosure for the back lanai. I decided not to take the time to record this project as I just needed to get it done. I used <a href="https://amzn.to/394jXAt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aluminum extrusions</a> instead of wood for the framing. It cost more for the materials but I figured the look would be more traditional for the area the house was in. It took two days and cost around $1000. <br /></p><p>Their were other small projects and repairs as well. Home ownership is a constant barrage of things that need to be done.</p><p>As much as I tried to stay up with it, working a full time job and raising four young children is time consuming enough. I was always a few tasks behind the proverbial eight ball.</p><p>So I took a few weeks off work. That's right I said a few weeks.<br /></p><p>The fact I had so much saved up was a testament to how fast life passes. Before we realized it, years had passed since our last vacation.</p><p>I was still grappling with weather to buy the RV before or after listing the house. If I went a step further and waited till after selling I could pay cash for the RV. However, that left my wife and children in limbo until we could find one and take delivery.<br /></p><p>In order to buy one before we sold I would have to do a loan and that felt contrary to what we were trying to do in the first place.</p><p>Be debt free.</p><p>I was beginning to get overwhelmed.</p><p>Once we listed the house for sale the game was on. Their were showings. After showings came the questions from real estate agents and those they represented. Everybody wanted the most house for the least amount of money. </p><p>All we wanted was whoever was willing to pay the most money and be the least hassle while doing it.<br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a8O9VyFos6k" width="560"></iframe><p> </p><p> </p><p>In upcoming posts I will go in depth each step along our journey. From finding the right tow vehicle to finding an RV that made sense and worked for our family to figuring out where to stay and getting the best rates at RV parks.</p><p>If this is your first time here be sure to subscribe to our website newsletter. We'll send you an email whenever a new post is added. Also head over to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdxLVc0LmY0D2-6GIVTMvA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> and subscribe there as well. Be sure to hit the bell notification so you don't miss the journey to our new homestead.<br /></p><p>Until then be well and stay safe.<br /></p><p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839972800030307020.post-90985968473998569432020-05-28T14:03:00.001-07:002020-05-28T14:07:25.281-07:00Raised Garden Bed Using Concrete Cinder Blocks<br />
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Gardening is something my husband and I have done since the days we first moved from a condo to a single-family home. <br />
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Living in Florida means having raised garden beds. There are very few things that grow well in traditional builders' sand. Builders sand is what passes for dirt in the peninsula state. It's a fact we have learned to live with I suppose.<br />
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When my husband builds raised beds he always opts for some form of untreated lumber.<br />
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However, that also means that after 3 or 4 years we need to replace those garden beds. So when it came time to replace them in 2020 we had another idea.<br />
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We had two raised garden beds in our backyard.<br />
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We liked both of them and had a fair amount of gardening success. However, weather and ants had taken their toll and one of the beds started to fall apart.<br />
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Since I wanted something very durable, we decided to swap out the wood with some concrete blocks.<br />
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The first thing we had to do was get rid of the old bed. That isn't too difficult as the thing was already falling apart as it was. Then we grabbed a hoe and pulled the existing dirt back toward the center of the bed.<br />
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I suppose we could have just laid out our new cinder blocks next to each other however the ground allowed them to lay but my husband's compulsiveness just wasn't going to allow that. He took the time to level the ground so that when he placed the blocks next to each other they sat level and flush all the way around.<br />
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I spent some time raking up the dried pine needles around the yard. I also cleaned out our gutters for and additional supply of needles. A few pavers placed strategically around our new indestructible beds helped complete our project. <br />
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Once everything was back in place, it looked like the bed had been there the whole time.<br />
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The one thing I did have to do was bring in some more dirt to fill in the holes in the concrete blocks. Mainly to get my husband off my back as he kept pestering me about when I was going to plant some fabulous flowers to round things out. <br />
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Instead of spending our retirement savings on flowers at the local nursery I had some little helpers with seeds start some flowers in each of the holes.<br />
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I was surprised but most of the seeds out of the packet germinated.<br />
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The cement blocks were not very expensive. They were a $1.12 each at our home improvement store. This made the cost for that portion just under 20.00 as we used eighteen to complete the bed.<br />
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I added additional soil which cost around $10 to the final total.<br />
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This type of bed is great for someone who might want to make their bed into different shapes and sizes to conform to their yard.<br />
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I recommend checking the sun exposure of that area ahead of time before you lay down your blocks.<br />
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We have a problem with weeds growing around our beds so I took a little extra time to lay landscape fabric between them.<br />
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For mulch, I used what I already had which was a bunch of pine needles. We have a ton of pine needles thanks to two large pine trees on our property. I'm always looking for ways to rid myself of them.<br />
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Here's an interesting solution to your garden expansion this season: GROW BAGS!!<br />
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Never thought of growing in bags before? Neither did we, but now that we took the plunge, we can't get enough of these cute black fabric pots!<br />
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We're not professional gardeners but we like planting various things such as vegetables, flowers, and herbs each year. We have two main raised beds that we grow in. However, we knew the summer of 2020 was going to be a little different.<br />
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I had a vision of growing in an area of the yard that I had
not previously used. I searched online and read some reviews and decided on <a href="https://amzn.to/2WDOcI9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these black fabric grow bags</a>.<br />
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I was excited because I did not want to till this particular area of my yard.<br />
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I wanted something that looked good but was not as showy as those brightly colored 5-gallon buckets from the home improvement stores. <br />
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When you first order the bags they arrive packaged like this.<br />
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There were five inside this clear plastic package. Sorry I didn't get a photo of them actually in the package. I was so excited when they arrived I just tore open the bag and started throwing dirt in them.<br />
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The size that I chose was the <a href="https://amzn.to/2WDOcI9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7-gallon</a> size.<br />
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It's important to remember that the bags will not stand up unless you fill them partway with your favorite potting soil. The addition of soil will give them some stability to stand up.<br />
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<i><b>Tip</b>. If you know where you want your new garden ahead of time, begin to fill them where you want them. 7 gallons of soil can get heavy.</i><br />
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Once filled, find some new residents for the bags and you're off and running.<br />
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For mine I chose three tomato plants that I already had growing. This variety will be a yellow plum.<br />
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Also, I had several Heirloom Seminole Pumpkins that needed homes. This is a new seed that we are excited to be trying this year. We will let you know how they go for us. They are supposed to be specifically adapted to grow well in high heat and humid climates.<br />
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These pots would be terrific for someone who is patio or balcony gardening.<br />
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They are not obtrusive looking and blend well with most decor. Those of you who live with HOA rules will appreciate that aspect.<br />
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<u><i>Other interesting facts about grow bags from the Manufacturer:</i></u></h2>
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<li>The dimensions of the bags are: <span class="a-list-item">13" Diameter and 12" High.</span><br /> </li>
<li>The fabric the pots are made of may help keep the plant warmer in winter or cooler in the summer.<br /> </li>
<li>The pots are expected to last between 7-8 seasons but could be longer if well cared for.<br /> </li>
<li>This brand's <span class="a-list-item">fabric allows for good aeration. Water seeps out well but not excessively.</span><br /><span class="a-list-item"> </span></li>
<li><span class="a-list-item">You could add a saucer below the pot if water seepage is a concern for you.</span><br /><span class="a-list-item"> </span></li>
<li><span class="a-list-item">If there is a possibility that you are selling your house in the future, these pots just travel with you. </span><br /><span class="a-list-item"> </span></li>
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The overall look to the pots is very clean and seamless. Plants look much better growing in these versus ordinary <a href="https://amzn.to/2X9zc3S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5-gallon buckets</a> and I'm very satisfied with how tidy the yard looks now. <br />
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They appear to hold up to heavy rain and drain well.<br />
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They're sturdy, don't knock over or fall apart. As for how well these hold up over the long term we'll get through the summer growing season and we should get a better idea of how they might hold up as the growing seasons progress.<br />
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Some reviewers have complained the side handles do not hold up well. I have only had to move the pots a couple times because as I said earlier seven gallons of soil and plants can get heavy. So I can see how pulling on fabric handles may not be the best idea.<br />
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However, I understand if grow bags aren't your thing.<br />
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If that is the case, I have just the thing for you. Try a cost-effective and easy to build <a href="http://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2014/05/raised-garden-bed.html" target="_blank">raised garden bed.</a><br />
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Additionally, it will be interesting to see how easy, or not, the weeding and mowing around the pots will be. I don't suspect I'll be able to just take a string trimmer around these bags without doing damage to them.<br />
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Don't forget to stop by again for updates to this great project! May it inspire you to purchase some grow bags and begin gardening. You can do it! <br />
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Until then! <br />
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Whether you want to plant flowers or vegetables, starting your own garden is one of the most rewarding things to do.<br />
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Apart from learning a new skill, it also offers a way to stay active during the weekends.<br />
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But the process can be difficult to start especially when you have never gardened before. There are several factors you need to consider if you want your garden to flourish with colorful blooms and delicious flavors.<br />
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Here is how you can get started.<br />
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1. Choose the Right Site</h3>
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Almost all vegetables and flowers need about 6 to 8 hours of sun for healthy growth. So take the time to observe your yard to <a href="https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/gardening/selecting-the-best-location-for-a-garden" target="_blank">find the right spot</a> for your new garden. If your yard is so shady for plants, such as tomatoes you can trim the trees. However, hostas and ferns do well in shades.<br />
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Also, ensure the spot is flat as it can be difficult to deal with a sloppy garden. Pick a site where you can't ignore the garden such as near your mailbox or front door. Ensure the site is close to a water spigot or you'll have to connect a water hose.<br />
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Before you plant anything, you need to prepare and improve the soil quality of the garden. The soil must have three essential elements: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It should also contain calcium, magnesium and sulfur.<br />
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Add organic matter to improve air supply in the soil. You can purchase it or make your own. Make sure you have watered the garden and mulch it to prevent water loss. Also, add fertilizer to provide the soil with all the essential nutrients.<br />
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You can use a catalog to pick the right plants for your garden. That however, can be complicated if you don't know some plants by names. For beginners, great vegetables to start with include tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach, lettuce and peppers.<br />
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Sunflowers, cosmos, marigolds, and zinnias are great annuals, while for perennials, you can opt for pansies, daylilies, black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, and lamb's ears. You can use a helpful seeder <a href="https://amzn.to/3aliy7a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">like this</a> to plant seeds quickly in your garden.<br />
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4. Water Your Plants</h3>
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The next essentail part is watering your garden and you need to identify the right time to do so. Also, watering should be moderate. Waterlogged gardens cut off the air supply to the roots and the microorganisms that live in soil leading to various diseases.<br />
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Seedlings and transplants should be watered daily until the roots are strong enough. After that, watering frequency depends on your soil type and your locations's climatic conditions. Clay soil loses water slower than sandy soil, so it won't need regular watering.<br />
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If you're not sure when to water the garden, feel the soil about 3 to 4 inches down with your finger. If it's dry, then it's time to water.<br />
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5. Protect the Garden</h3>
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As your plants continue growing you need to protect the garden to ensure the plants grow healthily. Cover the soil with much to prevents direct sunlight hitting it. This menas you won't have to water as often. Also, it helps to prevent the growth of weeds.<br />
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Find time to uproot any weeds and get rid of diseased or dead vegetaion. Also watch out for destructive insects and get rid of them. Always strive to keep the garden as clean as possible.<br />
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Final Thoughts</h3>
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Gardening is not as difficult as you might think. Even if you don't have a spot for a typical garden you can try raised gardens or container gardening. Strive to work on you garden and you will see the results of your efforst within two to three months. Remember to harvest vegetables when ther're ready to prevent spoilage.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839972800030307020.post-51990474638573056432019-12-23T05:11:00.000-08:002019-12-23T05:38:07.680-08:00Small Space For a Garden? DIY Garden in a Mint Tin<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-2c689cf8-7fff-c6f7-77e7-ded35cbb67ca" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">and be very portable and compact. Even something as small as a tin of mints can be the location for</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">in a simple mint tin. Whatever type of </span><a href="https://www.myseedneeds.com/collections/seed-collections" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">seed collections</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> you want to use, this blog post will help you</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> flipped over, you should drill out a few small drain holes into the bottom of the tin. A hammer and nails </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Once the tin is prepared and set up, it is time to fill it up with soil. There are many different types of </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">soil out there that you can purchase and utilize. The kind you use will depend on what you plant, how </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">much you can afford and the type available where you are. For example, if you want to plant some </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">seeds can also be added. You likely want to choose small plants that have very shallow roots so </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">they will be able to grow successfully. Also, plants you eat before they are fully grown (such as </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">radishes), are also a decent candidate. Succulents are also common in these type of mini gardens, </span><br />
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My wife was driving to work one morning and BAM!<br />
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A chip caused by an apparent rock strike on the highway located just above the passenger side wiper.<br />
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When she got home and informed me of what had happened I walked outside to take a look at the damage. The chip had already started a crack about an inch out from the chip. </div>
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It seemed I was too late to start a repair on our windshield. I notified our insurance and 2 days later a new windshield was in place, good as new, or perhaps not.</div>
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Did you know their are benefits to keeping your factory original windshield? Benefits such as increased protection in a rollover accident among others.</div>
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Time is not on your side when it comes to this DIY job however. The longer you wait the less likely your repair attempts will be unsuccessful. </div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Are you annoyed by a small chip on your windshield? Did you know that you could fix it yourself and that you don’t always need to buy a new windshield? Sometimes you can’t reach perfection with a DIY repair. However, with a windshield repair kit, you can prevent the chip from spreading and further damaging your windshield. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Windshield replacement can be expensive. It can cost $200-500 for the windshield alone, and hiring a glass expert to fit it starts at around $75. However, the methods they use are not particularly advanced. Professional glass experts may use a diamond-tipped drill and might have a better “bridge” tool. This tool attaches itself to the windshield through suction and forces resin into the crack of your windshield. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Repair kits come with almost all the materials necessary. The job takes about an hour to complete. It’s important to wear latex gloves in order to keep your hands free of resin, use a roll of paper towels under your windshield wipers, and use a towel to protect your car’s finish. Don’t forget glass cleaner to complete the job. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure that you start away from direct sunlight and that the windshield does not feel hot when you touch it. You will have to move your car into direct sunlight when you are almost done. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Kits will come with specific instructions you should follow. However, this is an overview of the process: </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Use an alcohol pad to clean around the break. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dig out loose chips of glass using the push pin. Make sure to protect your hands from sharp remains. Professionals use a drill to make a small hole through the top layer of the windshield to allow the resin to more easily penetrate the break. Now use an alcohol pad to clean the area once more. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To apply the doughnut-shaped adhesive onto the windshield, peel off one of the sides on the back. Then directly press it on the windshield, while making sure you are completely surrounding the center of the break. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Peel off the other side. You want to angle it straight up by pressing the “pedestal” onto the adhesive. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Remove the tip of the tube and empty about three-quarters of the resin into the pedestal. There is no way of knowing how much resin is in the tube, so it may be difficult to know the right amount. The key is to not squeeze too hard. Cover and set aside the resin. The broken glass area will now be flowing with resin. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Allow air into the pedestal by breaking the vacuum and removing the syringe. Make it airtight again by reinserting the syringe. Now hold the syringe in place with either hand, press the plunger down with the other hand, and lock it using a lower setting. Here you are forcing the resin down into the break by using the sealed space and the airtight plunger. Leave it in this position for no less than 20 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">After you remove the syringe, you can cut the pedestal and adhesive doughnut from the windshield with the razor included in the kit. The paper towels under the windshield will absorb any resin that flows down. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You may encounter some problems reaching a window break on trucks or large SUVs. To reach over the hood you will need a secure step stool or small ladder. </span></div>
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When I was a kid in the 80's trucks were still a utilitarian creations. Trucks were for those who had a use for them. Towing, hauling and maybe a little fun off roading.<br />
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The late 80's into the early 90's gave rise to a more refined truck experience. Suspensions became softer. Interiors moved from harsh cold bare steel environments to clothe and soft touch plastics.<br />
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Fast forward to today and half ton pick ups are more versatile and luxurious than many common economy cars being sold today. Manufacturers are working to make them safer, stronger and more capable than ever before.<br />
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On top of all that, due to more restrictive regulations, companies are doing all this while trying to get them to go further on a tank of gas than ever before as well.<br />
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More power, better fuel economy. That's the tech of the future.<br />
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However, if you want the latest features in your brand new pick up truck then you'll most likely be asked to pay a premium for them as well.<br />
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Today many trucks can exceed $40,000 in the lower trims after adding a few basic options. To get the top of the line trims, in many models, will push that price tag north of $70,000.<br />
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So when I was shopping for a new truck in the fall of 2017 I imployed as many tricks as I could to get the most truck with options for the least amount of money.<br />
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Ford offers a factory option that allows you to operate the tailgate remotely from the key fob. You can raise and lower it with the push of a button. However, to get that option you have to go up a trim level or two at the cost of several thousand dollars.<br />
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Being a frugally minded individual I'm sure I can take care of this feature for a lot less than that.<br />
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It only took me about 20 mins to install my tail gate assist unit. Most of that was looking for a misplaced 10mm socket and trying to get into a frustrating plastic package without cutting an artery in the process.<br />
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Seriously I hate plastic packages like the one this came in. If you would like to hear my complete thoughts and review of this product you can check out my product review video here.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839972800030307020.post-81365533724567239362017-08-15T07:54:00.001-07:002017-08-15T07:55:50.294-07:00DIY Egg Storage - Fresh Fom the Farm<br />
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Today we're discussing the topic of egg storage.<br />
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What do you do in your home? How do you store your purchased eggs or ones provided from your own laying flock?<br />
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Do you store them at room temperature or place them in a refrigerator?<br />
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You see, there's a fair amount of opinions out there on how to properly store eggs after they have been laid by a hen. The question is this:<br />
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Should eggs be kept in a refrigerator or not?<br />
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There are differing opinions on egg safety , and there's a lot of information available on the internet as to the pro's and con's of what the proper method is to store them and I urge you to check into what is best for you and your family.<br />
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In the meantime I'd like to share with you what we do with our eggs. <br />
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We have backyard chickens and we have lots of fresh eggs arriving daily. Oftentimes they are gathered and sit awaiting further attention such as a quick wash or clean.<br />
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Here's a sample of a day or so of laying. We've got both white and brown egg layers in our flock. They've just been gathered by our little helpers and are on their way inside.<br />
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Once inside, we keep them in this basket on our counter top.<br />
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They'll get inspected and washed by mom and dad. Sometimes even get used right away! You know what they say - farm fresh!<br />
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Later, they'll go into a regular egg carton which is kept in our refrigerator.<br />
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Not interested in using a basket or carton for your egg storage? Here is another storage solution to put your eggs on display. <a href="http://amzn.to/2rSdX68" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colored</a> Easter eggs in this cabinet look especially inviting.<br />
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Our inspiration piece today was shared by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaozoIoGs6fKrElnwXHicPA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robs Woodshop</a>. Check out Rob's YouTube channel and while there don't forget to like and subscribe.<br />
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If you enjoyed this project, then here's another one you might be interested in as well. <a href="http://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2016/06/diy-wine-rack.html" target="_blank">Check it out</a> here!<br />
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This rack is spicy!<br />
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Ok, that may have been a little cheesy but that is sort of my thing. Those that have been around my YouTube channel for a while have come to expect that kind of humor.<br />
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I don't know about where you keep your spices but ours have always been in one of our kitchen cabinets. It always takes up at least one of them. It was like that when I was a kid and I've never thought about changing it much.<br />
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Introducing the handy dandy super duper organizing DIY project for all your spicy spices. Plus some that are not so hot. Hehe!!<br />
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2 - 1x4s (<b>1/2" Thickness</b>)<br />
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2 One Quarter Inch Diameter Dowels - <i>These are usually sold in 36" lengths. Some may be 24" and in that case you would need 4.</i></div>
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1 Top @ 2.75" x 13.5"<br />
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1 Bottom @ 2.75" x 13.5"<br />
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2 Sides @ 2.75" x 25.75"<br />
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3 Shelves @ 2.25" x 13"<br />
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3 Quarter Inch Dowels @ 13"</div>
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<b>Step 1</b><br />
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Cut the side pieces to length. Then route 3 dadoes the thickness of the shelves in each side. I have them placed 6" apart for this project listing however, you could space them as far apart as you choose.<br />
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You could also add shelves or take them away. It's up to you. Make it yours.<br />
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Don't forget to drill the holes for the dowels. I have the lengths listed for a quarter inch deep seat.<br />
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However, you could drill all the way through the sides to make them through dowels. This would add a bit of visual appeal to the project in my opinion.<br />
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The dowels are measured one inch up from the top of their corresponding shelf and 1/4" in from the front.<br />
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<b>Step 2</b><br />
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A dab of wood glue in each dowel hole. Then seat each of the dowels firmly.<br />
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Each of the shelves for the spice rack can be glued in place and before the glue has a chance to set proceed to step 4.<br />
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Position the other side of the spice rack seating the corresponding dowels and shelves. Continue on before the glue sets.<br />
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Glue the top and bottom pieces in place. At this point a few right angle clamps can be used to ensure the whole kitchen cabinet door hung rack is square.<br />
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The project has no back to it. Please don't go out and buy those 90 degree metal pieces to attach this to the inside of your kitchen cabinet. Nothing says "cheap store bought" than those things.<br />
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I would use a keyhole bit in my router to route some keyholes that would seamlessly and securely hang this anywhere I wanted.<br />
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By the way, this would look great not only on the inside of your cabinet door but also any place on a wall that needs a little extra styling.<br />
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Obviously you would need to measure the distance between the inside of your cabinet door and the front of the shelves.<br />
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This particular project posting was measured to fit those 5.5oz bottles of spices.<br />
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The inside of kitchen cabinets can quickly become unorganized piles of messes where only the bravest dare tread.<br />
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Our cutting boards were at one time just pushed along the side of a cabinet propped up by a few pots or pans they shared the space with. I'm sure you know the set up. Perhaps you are there right now.<br />
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Whenever we would take out a pot the cutting boards would have to be propped up by a new pan. Inevitably something wouldn't go right and I'd end up making a bunch of noise as things fell awkwardly.<br />
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Then I would just push and shove things in order to close the cabinet door and end the whole horrible ordeal.<br />
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Lets fix that, shall we!<br />
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<u><i>DIY Cutting Board Storage Solution</i></u></h2>
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1 - 1x4<b> (1/2" Thickness)</b></div>
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1 Bottom Front @ .5" x 1.5" x 14.5"</div>
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1 Top Front @ .5" x 1" x 14.5"</div>
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2 Back Verticals @ .5" x .5" x 8"</div>
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4 Sides @ .5" x 1" x 2.5"</div>
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This project is fairly safe to go ahead and cut all your pieces to length at the start. Then glue and clamp two of the side pieces to the bottom piece.<br />
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The two vertical back pieces can be glued in place after step one has had at least a half an hour to dry.<br />
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After each of these steps you are going to want to wait about 30 minutes before continuing. Why? Because that is how long it takes most wood glues to set up.<br />
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This step is slightly different than what you see me doing in the video. I lengthened these side pieces by half an inch so I could cut the notches for the vertical back pieces. This gives me a little more gluing surface and makes the project a little stronger.<br />
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HOWEVER, this is not necessary and the project is plenty strong after it is assembled without doing what I did. If you just follow the steps listed here your project will be just fine.<br />
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Because I built one both ways and I see zero difference.<br />
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Obviously the next step would be to drill two countersunk screw holes on each of the vertical back pieces. Then simply attach the rack to the inside of your cabinet door.<br />
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Just make sure to choose a screw size that is long enough to secure the project to the door without falling off but not long enough to protrude through the front of your cabinet door.<br />
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Assuming most cabinet doors are 3/4" thick and the vertical pieces of the cabinet rack is 1/2" means a three quarter inch long screw should suffice.<br />
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Obviously as the disclaimer says below, check your situation and proceed at your own risk. (Paraphrased obviously.)<br />
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Before you do the mounting work however, you will want to sand the whole project, round off any sharp edges and apply your choice of stain and sealant.<br />
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Until then! <br />
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We have a 2012 Toyota Prius with 91,000 miles as of the writing of this blog post. We are pretty consistent with getting its regular maintenance.<br />
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Oil changes every 5,000 miles and tire rotations every 10,000 miles.<br />
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This is not a car maintenance website so check you vehicles owners manual for your specific scheduled intervals.<br />
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We have always taken our vehicle back to the dealership that we purchased it from for these services. One of the reasons why we do that instead of me doing the oil changes myself is time and money.<br />
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It costs $55 for an oil change from out local dealership. It's $70 if I want to take it to a local tire kingdom or some other similar business. Weird how the dealership is cheaper.<br />
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If I purchased the oil, oil filter and gasket so that I could change my own oil it would cost me around $40.<br />
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I figure that $15 difference is time saved that I can use for woodworking. We all have priorities in our lives...hehe.<br />
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HOWEVER, there are maintenence items that the dealership always hits me up for that I just can't justify having them do.<br />
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1. Windshield wipers<br />
2. Engine Air Filter<br />
3. Cabin Air Filter<br />
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All three of these items fall under the simple and easy category and as we all know by now, simple and easy is what we do here...<br />
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This is the Engine Air Filter I bought as a replacement. Seems to be about the same quality as the OEM filter. This should fit all third generation Toyota Prius vehicles (2009 - 2015).<br />
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The filter sits centered in the engine compartment. It's black and square and you can't miss it. It's held in place by two metal clips pointed to by the red arrows below.<br />
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Flip those off and then turn your attention to the back of the filter cover where it says "Hybrid Synergy Drive".<br />
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Here you will find what I referred to as hinges in the video but they aren't really hinges they are clips. You do not flip the top up and open it like the hood on the car.<br />
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You pull the cover down and toward you to pull the clips apart. Then the top can be lifted off it's housing about 4 or 5 inches. Enough to get the air filter out of it's compartment.<br />
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That's all their is to replacing the engine air filter. Took me about one minute and I'm no expert.<br />
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The cabin air filter is just as simple.<br />
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First, we need to lower the bottom portion of the glove compartment box. It is held on by a few plastic pieces.<br />
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The first one to be concerned with is a hydralic strut attached to the side of the box. This is the piece that lets the box down gently when you press the button to open the compartment.<br />
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It just pops off without much force. <br />
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Then there are two button knobs that ride in a track that are outside the view of the below camera shot.<br />
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The bottom of the compartment box is clipped onto a plastic frame piece that needs to be pulled apart. Both pieces are denoted by yellow arrows.<br />
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The filter is just behind the glove box and has a white cover over it. It's easy to remove by a clip on one side to reveal the filter behind it.<br />
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The one thing to be aware of here is which way the replacement filter get put back in. My filter had a little arrow printed in one direction which notes which side should face up.<br />
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I used a Fram replacement filter and as soon as I took it out of its packaging I noticed it didn't have as many pleats as the OEM filter.<br />
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Filters with more pleats tend to filter more effectively and last longer than those with fewer pleats.<br />
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I haven't noticed a difference but get back to me in about 10,000 miles. I may be singing a different tune. Currently I have a link to the exact filter that I purchased but I reserve the right to change it in the future based on performance.<br />
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However, the engine air filter seemed to be exactly the same quality as the OEM part I replaced. Both links here on this website at this time are to the exact items I purchased.<br />
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One I'm happy with but the other I'll have to wait and see.<br />
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There are so many spots for clutter to hide in your bathroom. Especially if you're sharing your bath space with another family member.<br />
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The supplies can really add up.<br />
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Some of us keep our supplies strewn all over the top of the counter while others are a little more diligent about putting away items.<br />
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Here's a great way to keep supplies tidy but yet still easily available and at your fingertips. There are spots for some <a href="http://amzn.to/2nM5At5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wide mouth mason jars</a> to hold items such as cotton balls, toothbrushes, and q tips.<br />
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In our home, toothbrushes are the must have items we keep out because we want them in our reach. <br />
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This attractive DIY organization unit, is a great way to keep everything in it's place.<br />
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Beginning DIY'ers will love this build. Minimal experience needed along with supplies and time.<br />
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Win, win! <br />
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Several years ago we built a functional and attractive cedar planter box. It has been one of our most popular videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdxLVc0LmY0D2-6GIVTMvA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel. If you missed the project, you can <a href="http://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2014/10/diy-garden-planter-box.html" target="_blank">check it out here.</a><br />
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Because of it's popularity it's received both positive and negative comments as any video that has any kind of visibility will have.<br />
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Today I'm going to tackle some of the negative comments. So in no particular order here we go:<br />
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<i> "Wouldn't the wood get destroyed and get too much moisture from the water, when you are watering the plants?"</i><br />
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<i>"Give it one season and that planter box is toast."</i><br />
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<i>"That thing will fall apart. That is a waste of cedar."</i><br />
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I ignore these naysayers<b> </b>and am always amused by comments such as these. Especially the ones that say it will last a year when the video has been up for several.<br />
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My thoughts always start at, "bwahahahaha!!!!"<br />
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That's because our planter has been an enormous success and my wife and kids love it.<br />
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It is still going strong even after being subjected to our harsh Florida climate for several years. I always like to say that because we have two growing seasons down here you can double the age of garden items such as this.<br />
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It's even been through a hurricane. Did a video on that as well. Take a look.<br />
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Despite the hurricane, our cedar planter box survived fine. It's now several years old and has survived it's share of some outdoor extremes.<br />
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I'm pleased to report that it's still in use and currently housing our home grown celery and chives.<br />
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We've grown mainly vegetables in it because we like our edibles. Some of our bounty has been a crop of carrots, then some kitchen herbs, and sometimes <a href="http://www.rareseeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bell peppers</a>.<br />
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Are you dreaming of your own spring and summer bounty? Give this planter box a try! It's affordable to make and easy on the wallet. Here's a link to our free <a href="http://www.simplyeasydiy.com/2014/10/diy-garden-planter-box.html" target="_blank">plans</a>.<br />
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Fence planters are efficient ways of taking advantage of your outdoor area. Normally unused vertical spaces can be filled with plants and flowers that look good and add a bit of "you" to your backyard.<br />
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Of course there are lots of ways to spruce up your outdoor living area. Store bought planters can be purchased in just about any design if you have the budget for it.<br />
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You can up-cycle pallets or wooden crates for an extremely cheap version.<br />
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Lets start with the planter boxes. The two longer sides I set at 36 inches long and 10 inches deep.<br />
The length is arbitrary but the depth is actually by design. It will allow you to plant just about any type of plant you want.<br />
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You can buy 1x12s is you don't want to do edge gluing. I always do so because I find it to be more economical. Three 1x4s edge glued together will give the width required.<br />
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I wanted to keep this design as simple as possible to assemble. So simple butt joints were incorporated instead of dadoes and rabbets.<br />
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You can leave the vertical supports alone if you want. However, I set the length at what 3 or 4 planter boxes spaced at the below measurements apart would be.<br />
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The supports can simply be screwed in from the back side with 3" screws.<br />
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You will need two of these vertical pieces with the spacing shown below. <br />
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You will need 2 more vertical supports with brackets spaced as shown below.<br />
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If you are attaching your new garden space along a fence then now is the time to do this. Be sure to measure and attach them at the widths listed below.<br />
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You can attach another 2x4 to the back side of your fence and then use 3.5" screws driven from one side to the other to give more structural support.<br />
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A few coats of your choice of water resistant stain can be applied to the outside however I would refrain from applying it to the inside of the boxes.<br />
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There are many different materials that can be used in place of the wooden boxes. I've seen old purses that were purchased from a thrift store for a few dollars each be used as planters hung from each ledge.<br />
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Old coffee cans attached with screws was another brilliant idea. Wooden crates, you know the free standing ones you see at the store for $8 to $10 each.<br />
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Simple hanging plastic planters if you have enough of those or perhaps a combinations of each for a real up-cycled rendition to make this project your own.<br />
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I hope you find just as much inspiration building you vertical fence planter as I did putting these plans together.<br />
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In our home we have several well constructed wooden toys. A favorite is this Melissa and Doug brand <a href="http://amzn.to/2iq8IZ3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">car carrier truck</a>. It was given to our son as a gift several years ago and is still played with often.<br />
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It has four cars and at the time this photo was taken, only the red and green ones were accounted for. (By the way, usually there are four colorful cars that ride on this trailer lift!)<br />
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Also pictured in the background are <a href="http://amzn.to/2iq86lU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wooden peg puzzles</a>. They as well have years on them but are still played with frequently and even after four children all of the pieces are still accounted for.<br />
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Both puzzles and wooden toys are a must in every family with children. Putting together puzzles ignites math and other problem solving skills in young explorers and free play with wooden toys such as the car carrier that moves up and down encourages motor skills and imagination.<br />
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Not to mention that the toys are durable and outlast many plastic toys that are so often thrown away within months of buying them.<br />
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However, wooden toys when purchased in a store can run some money. <br />
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So when Joe from Joe's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQGdvrCKyfFRqjeMEr50oQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basementwoodworking</a> YouTube channel featured this toy boat project, I knew it was a home run project. Not just because it was simple, but because it was also easy on the wallet. <br />
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An added bonus is that you can customize your boat based on what you've
got available in your scrap bin. If you wanted to go the dowel route,
you could further customize this project to break into pieces so your
child could take it apart and put it back together again.<br />
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Don't forget to check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQGdvrCKyfFRqjeMEr50oQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Basementwoodworking</a> YouTube channel to check out even more great project ideas from Joe. Don't forget to subscribe!<br />
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