Happy 2019! First off, thanks for sticking with me into 2019! While I have been focused more on my novel WIP (Work-In-Progress) and the last volume of my eStory trilogy (see ymnelson.com for that), I'm still doing home improvements, DIY projects, crafting, and generally breaking stuff up. To get all the juicy posts about my … Continue reading Going tankless: Thoughts on tankless water heaters
Tools Needed: 1/2 Plywood sheet (This was a 2' x 4' sheet)--this is our shelf, 1" x 3" x 8' board (this is a furring strip board)--this will be cut into 3 pieces and act as cleats: pieces that will support the shelf, 1" x 2" x 8' board (this is also a furring strip)--this … Continue reading DIY Custom Closet Shelf
Now that "Weekend DIY Girl" is back, you might have noticed that I'm posting only on Fridays. This is deliberate: 1) because it's the start of the weekend (duh), and 2) so you know when to expect my nuggets of goodness (in other words, to keep me on track so I won't leave you again). Starting next week, I … Continue reading Look for “Weekend DIY Girl” on Fridays; My products on Etsy
Difficulty Level: Easy Tools: untreated wood (preferably cedar--this is not, but I was just trying something.) I picked my length based on boards that were pre-cut. The width is based on the leftover wood I had. "rust-proof" outdoor nails-- I would use wood screws if I could do this over. I made this project a … Continue reading Raised bed
Difficulty Level: Easy (when everything is rotten 🙂 ) Strength Level: Find some from somewhere. You'll need it. This is why I do not like wooden fences. After a while, even treated fences will rot, and down they go. Today I took down this section of fencing. All of the posts were rotted and it was … Continue reading Do Not Try This Alone – Your Suggestions Needed
