DIY plans for building a cat patio (catio!) to let your cat sit outside in the fresh air without roaming free. It’s easy to build with a couple of pieces of wood from the hardware store and wire screen mesh. This post includes a step by step tutorial with a video. I’m going to start with a little bit of…
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Replace the battery in a Power Wheels car with a Ryobi battery that can be easily changed and recharged AND make the car faster! This is a simple DIY project that’s cheaper than buying a new Power Wheels battery. This post gives the steps needed to replace a Power Wheels battery with a Ryboi battery. I see Power Wheels cars…
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There are so many different choices of paint, but there are some types of paint that just work better for painting furniture. This post gives the pros and cons to using wall (latex) paint, milk paint, chalk paint, acrylic paint, and alkyd paint on furniture. Plus, my personal opinion on the best paint to use when painting furniture! If you’ve…
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It’s easy to install a fence around your raised garden beds to keep out bunnies and other critters. The small posts can be attached directly to the garden bed sides and extend high enough to keep small animals out! An easy way to attach a fence to a raised garden bed is by installing short posts and then attaching wire…
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Kitchen remodels are expensive, especially if you choose to gut and replace the cabinets. To save a lot of money, you can simply replace your cabinet doors with solid wood doors and completely upgrade the entire look of your kitchen. This tutorial walks through the process on how to reface (replace the cabinet doors) and paint your kitchen cabinets for…
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