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Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"renovation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restoration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Upstairs Office"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"An Update: Upstairs Laundry Room Progress"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3x1KEPvTsD4\/XE5H8kPgSFI\/AAAAAAAAb5o\/fuhAVYYREFILt3EF_K9kBKJbRZxkG2xrACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9009.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1056\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3x1KEPvTsD4\/XE5H8kPgSFI\/AAAAAAAAb5o\/fuhAVYYREFILt3EF_K9kBKJbRZxkG2xrACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9009.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/01\/oh-baby.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebaby on the way\u003C\/a\u003E, we have a new sense of motivation to complete the laundry nook upstairs and have made some solid progress in the last few weeks, so I want to catch you up to speed with how everything is coming together!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFirst thing's first — after \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BslrHR3FqOW\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Easking for advice over on Instagram\u003C\/a\u003E, we decided on top loading units. I'd been going back and forth because I'm 100% more drawn to the design of front loaders, but over and over kept hearing about various challenges with their functionality and durability. That, and Tim was leaning much more heavily towards top loaders based on his own research and if we're keeping it real, in our household he washes the laundry while I fold. So the added fact that he'll spend more time using the actual washer and dryer pushed me over to team top load. They'll be trickier to design around, but I welcome the creative challenge. Let me know if you've seen any really good small space storage designs with top loading laundry units — I'd love to see!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1ejk-KV2No\/XE5H8gHkKLI\/AAAAAAAAb5s\/G_ukaB94mVsn1RiTbewQZ1sppeyUr8QKQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2481.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1ejk-KV2No\/XE5H8gHkKLI\/AAAAAAAAb5s\/G_ukaB94mVsn1RiTbewQZ1sppeyUr8QKQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2481.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELast we left off, we'd gutted the upstairs bedroom where we plan to create an enclosed laundry nook and office space (you can read up on the #demoday fun\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/01\/its-happening-moving-our-laundry.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E). In the last few weeks, the laundry has been framed in, electrical installed and drywall completed. This little space is starting to come to life. Can you picture it?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6mmQvLV9NdM\/XE5IBpGdXcI\/AAAAAAAAb5w\/zrYrlIoapNYNiPmPcyuiSMEFlxAzYVDRQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2510.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6mmQvLV9NdM\/XE5IBpGdXcI\/AAAAAAAAb5w\/zrYrlIoapNYNiPmPcyuiSMEFlxAzYVDRQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2510.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh and tiling! While I'm admittedly still settling on a\u0026nbsp;design for the shelving and storage we'll build out \u003Ci\u003Earound\u003C\/i\u003E the washer and dryer, we knew we wanted a backsplash and tile floor so went ahead and filled them in while our drywall expert was here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oub3fsVXo50\/XE5IIYigi3I\/AAAAAAAAb50\/Jqc9YGwecY0CGhffBqXmKF0Nuw7IOABvQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9012.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oub3fsVXo50\/XE5IIYigi3I\/AAAAAAAAb50\/Jqc9YGwecY0CGhffBqXmKF0Nuw7IOABvQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9012.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmaller spaces like these are surprisingly simple and budget-friendly to tile, so it leaves room for choosing fun options. We went with a classic white subway tile for the backsplash to tie into the history of our home and play off of what we did with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/kitchen.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekitchen backsplash\u003C\/a\u003E but opted for something a little different on the floor.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZwGIPdbWPa8\/XE5IWuLtUBI\/AAAAAAAAb6E\/iouXqsR5wNEMVwyc9svhdHuio-PQm1e4wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2525.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZwGIPdbWPa8\/XE5IWuLtUBI\/AAAAAAAAb6E\/iouXqsR5wNEMVwyc9svhdHuio-PQm1e4wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2525.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI've always loved the classic look of bluestone, so when we found these charcoal tiles with an ever so slight veining throughout, I immediately knew they'd be the perfect fit — especially given the darker wall color we're planning to paint the walls in the surrounding office space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up, we'll settle on a plan for building out shelving and storage, then tackle the finishing details like paint, threshold, trim and doors. At the same time, we've got plans for painting the rest of the room and I have to tell you, it's bold. If you missed it, you can see all the plans we have for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/08\/reimagining-our-office-with-modsy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emaking over our office in this post\u003C\/a\u003E. We're getting close to the home stretch, friends!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7857135216064435236\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/01\/an-update-upstairs-laundry-room-progress.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7857135216064435236"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7857135216064435236"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/01\/an-update-upstairs-laundry-room-progress.html","title":"An Update: Upstairs Laundry Room Progress"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3x1KEPvTsD4\/XE5H8kPgSFI\/AAAAAAAAb5o\/fuhAVYYREFILt3EF_K9kBKJbRZxkG2xrACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_9009.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7308795995058739529"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-07T09:59:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-07T09:59:05.126-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Laundry Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Plumbing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"renovation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restoration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Upstairs Office"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"It's Happening: Moving our Laundry Upstairs!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wx9Jrwb_Vzk\/XDFfc2jlhTI\/AAAAAAAAb2c\/6nKZWRM-3eEZ4d7EoauKEGpPn-YxWtyzACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8930-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wx9Jrwb_Vzk\/XDFfc2jlhTI\/AAAAAAAAb2c\/6nKZWRM-3eEZ4d7EoauKEGpPn-YxWtyzACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8930-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe've been talking about moving our laundry upstairs since moving into this house (that's 7 years of talking) and this is the year we're finally making it happen! Wow, it feels good to say that. And! After \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/09\/the-reveal-our-row-house-kitchen.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecoming through a 12-week kitchen renovation\u003C\/a\u003E over the summer, we swore up and down we were done with tearing out walls for a \u003Ci\u003Egood\u003C\/i\u003E while, but here we are again and I have to admit it also feels good to be back at it. Today we're sharing all the plans, what we're losing and what we'll gain throughout the process.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor some background, we've decided it's time to give the upstairs office some much-needed attention. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/04\/the-unsettled-chaos-when-kids-fly-coop.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAfter Brandon moved out\u003C\/a\u003E, we \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/08\/reimagining-our-office-with-modsy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emoved our office in\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for a little more privacy and the ability to open up our downstairs flow a bit more. We put all of our energy into \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/06\/our-historic-modern-sitting-room.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecompleting the front sitting room\u003C\/a\u003E, that the upstairs office has acted as more of a holding ground where we just plopped all the furniture. Keeping it real, friends:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D0jRYaZ9udo\/XDJqF9KyFJI\/AAAAAAAAb34\/mhysU0ZsdGYo9UXvsKy42yRJ-wtRufDFQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8651.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D0jRYaZ9udo\/XDJqF9KyFJI\/AAAAAAAAb34\/mhysU0ZsdGYo9UXvsKy42yRJ-wtRufDFQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8651.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWell, that's all about to change! First, we'll focus on completing a laundry nook in this room, then transforming the rest of the space into the multi-functional office we've been imagining. For more on the overall room design, you can read\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/08\/reimagining-our-office-with-modsy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis post where we share layout concepts\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XMSWWISzgeE\/XDJMEMsfbKI\/AAAAAAAAb3E\/xdZtzChvPd8hDyQt_3SQH8NkSx4XRWrcwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/17Apart%2BChris%2BLoves%2BJulia%2BOffice%2BDesign%2Bwith%2BModsy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XMSWWISzgeE\/XDJMEMsfbKI\/AAAAAAAAb3E\/xdZtzChvPd8hDyQt_3SQH8NkSx4XRWrcwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/17Apart%2BChris%2BLoves%2BJulia%2BOffice%2BDesign%2Bwith%2BModsy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ERight now, we do laundry down in our unfinished cellar. It houses two older units that we're eager to upgrade. You can see the edge of our washer in the bottom left of the cellar pic below. Moving the laundry upstairs will not only provide so much more convenience, but give us more storage space down in the cellar. Especially if we're able to remove that big \u003Ci\u003Escary\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Eboiler — it used to service our radiators but just takes up space right now:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rZ1SFRQX0iA\/XDJpCFPiyQI\/AAAAAAAAb3s\/1oBSTwRbmv06TJCLBhQ5plBK_b63K-NhQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Row%2BHouse%2BCellar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"493\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rZ1SFRQX0iA\/XDJpCFPiyQI\/AAAAAAAAb3s\/1oBSTwRbmv06TJCLBhQ5plBK_b63K-NhQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Row%2BHouse%2BCellar.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor a long time we thought we'd make a stacked laundry nook between our master bedroom and adjoined smaller bedroom we use as a closet, but it recently dawned on us that the back bedroom we're updating as an office is actually the ideal space. We'd never considered it, because we were using the room as Brandon's bedroom and the space where we're building out the laundry was a back staircase that we loved.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JrC_jzjbyTE\/XDJNyuTXnXI\/AAAAAAAAb3Q\/eROWtmrUS0I3bckvkIC9hb6-78cX0cItACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_7496.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JrC_jzjbyTE\/XDJNyuTXnXI\/AAAAAAAAb3Q\/eROWtmrUS0I3bckvkIC9hb6-78cX0cItACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_7496.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt wasn't until the room was completely empty after he moved out that we began to see it in a new light. Our idea is to create an enclosed laundry closet that we can conceal when using the room for other things, but with enough personality on the inside that it will feel like a thought-out space we actually enjoy doing laundry in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt one point, our home had been converted into a duplex (then re-converted back to a single family before we moved in). This back bedroom would have been the kitchen for the upstairs unit. When Tim tore out the bookcases in here, we uncovered plumbing from where the gas lines had been. We've also had a dryer unit receptacle on the wall leading down the back stairs, so we always figured this was where the laundry units were in the duplex as well. It didn't take long for us to realize that by covering the back steps, we could create a much larger laundry nook than we'd originally planned for and the placement would make so much more sense for the way we envision using the back room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow, that same angle looks like this:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L3SlBCN8P9I\/XDFfcw-dnVI\/AAAAAAAAb2Y\/iCvZe1nEw_4Q-cWCYoWp44CyAdbjuwzZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8923-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L3SlBCN8P9I\/XDFfcw-dnVI\/AAAAAAAAb2Y\/iCvZe1nEw_4Q-cWCYoWp44CyAdbjuwzZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8923-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThat board on the floor is where the top of the back staircase was. We did debate on whether it was a good decision to cover the back staircase — it's filled with character and was one of the unique features that drew me to our home in the first place. That said, we rarely use it and both felt strongly that bringing a proper laundry area upstairs outweighed the negatives of doing so, both for ease of use while we're living here and potential resale down the road. We've also gone about the work in a way that preserves the entire staircase underneath should we or anyone in the future want to re-expose it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo far, we've completed all of the demo work — removing the half wall, trim and plaster from the staircase and while we were at it, we decided to go ahead and remove half of the back wall along this room where we'd had some pretty extensive bulging and cracking along the plaster (gotta love an older home and all of its \"gifts\"). When we had it set up as a bedroom, the bookcases and headboard concealed those issues, but now we're ready for a completely clean slate. Tim is also in the middle of doing the electrical work.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-s_3l2ZP_QX0\/XDFfc0M0BBI\/AAAAAAAAb2U\/7jwUiA4x0i0AjXBY6mdE5m67QuGHL__aACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8934-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-s_3l2ZP_QX0\/XDFfc0M0BBI\/AAAAAAAAb2U\/7jwUiA4x0i0AjXBY6mdE5m67QuGHL__aACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8934-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the best surprises we uncovered during the demo was the laundry plumbing in its entirety (albeit covered up with plaster) back from when the house was a duplex. This wall backs up to our hallway bathroom and we'd budgeted for plumbing the new laundry, so finding everything intact felt like striking gold! We did still have our plumbers come out to make sure everything was up to par and they actually swapped in a new outlet box to bring it up to code with current hardware but overall we saved on plumbing — Ka-Ching!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up on the list is framing out the enclosure, then will come drywall and trim before we can get to the finishing touches like tile, shelving, and paint.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wKpYM2YYkNI\/XDJBRRMxdCI\/AAAAAAAAb24\/9ipI0HdHUTU-JfIZsrZY0Mqj_LXrpPyJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/small%2Bspace%2Blaundry%2Bcloset.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wKpYM2YYkNI\/XDJBRRMxdCI\/AAAAAAAAb24\/9ipI0HdHUTU-JfIZsrZY0Mqj_LXrpPyJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/small%2Bspace%2Blaundry%2Bcloset.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EImage via \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/home-garden\/decorating\/small-space-organizing-tips?crlt.pid=camp.dl2G8rn4CeW3\u0026amp;slide=159396#159396\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthern Living\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpeaking of the design details, we haven't landed on a final design but know enough to finish out the space before needing to decide. For example, we know we want side by side units with storage above and doors that will neatly close everything off. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/219691288050203736\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eimage above\u003C\/a\u003E is what we've been using for layout inspiration. This\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/219691288056049589\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eone below\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has more of the vibe we're going for in terms of color and finishes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vqxh0wFaEco\/XDJAVvRgObI\/AAAAAAAAb2w\/JsMAfBt2iCgi7s0_kENKDpEfKBWvvFDGACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-01-06%2Bat%2B12.51.42%2BPM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"592\" data-original-width=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vqxh0wFaEco\/XDJAVvRgObI\/AAAAAAAAb2w\/JsMAfBt2iCgi7s0_kENKDpEfKBWvvFDGACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-01-06%2Bat%2B12.51.42%2BPM.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EImage via \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWYxansBpzj\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStudio McGee\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe're still thinking through questions like the style of the washer\/dryer (does anyone have a strong opinion on front load vs. top load?), flooring, shelves, and backsplash. In that spirit, I've got a running collection of inspiration and ideas over on Pinterest (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/maryandrews\/laundry\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecome see\u003C\/a\u003E!). The possibilities feel endless.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELooking back, this room has gone through quite a few transformations over the years. Here's what it looked like as a blank slate shortly after we moved in, then later set up as Brandon's bedroom (remember when we\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/before-after-exposing-brick-chimney.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexposed the brick chimney\u003C\/a\u003E in here?):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MQcgWjQLlio\/XDJNy0hik1I\/AAAAAAAAb3Y\/EHj-IMv3QMI1mX-MOWshCNkkBt0LrI5QQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5066.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MQcgWjQLlio\/XDJNy0hik1I\/AAAAAAAAb3Y\/EHj-IMv3QMI1mX-MOWshCNkkBt0LrI5QQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5066.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aWPeCJ9_zt4\/XDJNy5ERqTI\/AAAAAAAAb3U\/I0aKpJ0h4mgNhCfjP914bFc0Kd25Kv2EQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_7278.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aWPeCJ9_zt4\/XDJNy5ERqTI\/AAAAAAAAb3U\/I0aKpJ0h4mgNhCfjP914bFc0Kd25Kv2EQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_7278.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile we're just getting started, man it feels good to be that much closer to having a laundry room upstairs. Here's to progress and embracing change!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more room transformations and finished spaces in our home, browse our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/house-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHouse Tour page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7308795995058739529\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/01\/its-happening-moving-our-laundry.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7308795995058739529"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7308795995058739529"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/01\/its-happening-moving-our-laundry.html","title":"It's Happening: Moving our Laundry Upstairs!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wx9Jrwb_Vzk\/XDFfc2jlhTI\/AAAAAAAAb2c\/6nKZWRM-3eEZ4d7EoauKEGpPn-YxWtyzACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_8930-2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2399257622079541403"},"published":{"$t":"2018-10-29T13:30:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-10-29T13:30:42.413-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Before \u0026 After: DIY Wooden Letter Board"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vFI4DoZJ_N8\/W7ovubaLtmI\/AAAAAAAAbvk\/RE_1qOkzQoUOwgwjfC1oe1cbi1mKV5DxwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8514.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vFI4DoZJ_N8\/W7ovubaLtmI\/AAAAAAAAbvk\/RE_1qOkzQoUOwgwjfC1oe1cbi1mKV5DxwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8514.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EToday's post is in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goodwillvirginia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe recently transformed a thrift store picture frame into a wooden letter board and have had fun using it as an added piece of decor and party prop at different gatherings we've had here at the house. It's a simple project and we can't wait to show you the before and after...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FUTa0k9HN4I\/W7ovs7vDVCI\/AAAAAAAAbvU\/RNiVHrlXf7MoD995XhEJQ--739aXVNpHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8434.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1222\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FUTa0k9HN4I\/W7ovs7vDVCI\/AAAAAAAAbvU\/RNiVHrlXf7MoD995XhEJQ--739aXVNpHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8434.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou'll need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThrifted picture frame\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauhzccgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBalsa wood\u003C\/a\u003E (30 8-inch strips for an 8x10 frame)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauh2dcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWood glue\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauh27cgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFrame saw\u003C\/a\u003E (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauh3vcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGold spray paint\u003C\/a\u003E (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauh4ccgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack spray paint\u003C\/a\u003E (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauhw6cgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELetter board letters\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3325582\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + ':\/\/' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '\/js\/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"rs-adblock\"\u003E\u003Cimg onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'\" src=\"\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/production\/21da04a8ffd2711e3a1f8d56e9d9a8d8e128281e\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"height: 15px; width: 15px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cnoscript\u003EJavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.\u003C\/noscript\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe found an 8x10 picture frame for less than $2 at our local Goodwill. It was the perfect size for what we'd imagined and filled with all the potential for a new lease on life.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9LZmhf3lAdI\/W7ovs-g7EbI\/AAAAAAAAbvQ\/XSG58LBUAyQboWWUDYrlywJpgGmVkpaHQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8448.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9LZmhf3lAdI\/W7ovs-g7EbI\/AAAAAAAAbvQ\/XSG58LBUAyQboWWUDYrlywJpgGmVkpaHQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8448.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KNHJUXTzlJw\/W7ovtj-VEeI\/AAAAAAAAbvY\/DlpPfeMfw0U3nZcP86xSn3WtDVzTEu2SACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8453.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KNHJUXTzlJw\/W7ovtj-VEeI\/AAAAAAAAbvY\/DlpPfeMfw0U3nZcP86xSn3WtDVzTEu2SACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8453.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI used the frame and backing pieces to make the letter board — no need to keep the glass. To give the frame a modern update, I sprayed each piece in a contrasting gold and black finish. Once dry, I put the backing back on the frame and it was time to begin stacking the wood pieces in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TjTTtA0vYlY\/W7ovt5vExOI\/AAAAAAAAbvc\/lu00bI-uHpEeV1FwOiFoEno8iEiJdMOywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8459.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TjTTtA0vYlY\/W7ovt5vExOI\/AAAAAAAAbvc\/lu00bI-uHpEeV1FwOiFoEno8iEiJdMOywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8459.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf the wooden balsa strips aren't already cut to size (ours came in longer lengths), we found it simple to cut them down with a hand saw.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DEzqLU910_A\/W7ovswUdejI\/AAAAAAAAbvM\/LNv6AWCpDoof_0oZDrra1incBBzlcSetgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8418.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1427\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DEzqLU910_A\/W7ovswUdejI\/AAAAAAAAbvM\/LNv6AWCpDoof_0oZDrra1incBBzlcSetgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8418.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe wood strips act as the backing for the letter board, and are stacked in rows to hold each letter in place. One piece at a time, I ran a thin strip of glue along one side of a wood strip and pressed firmly onto the frame backing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENote \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E— It was important to leave a small amount of room between each wood strip so the letters have something to grab onto. A credit card or using one of the letters to measure in between each piece worked well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6yU0OpgvQc\/W7ovv963oJI\/AAAAAAAAbv0\/5LE0j7wCr7ASSyHjU4sLlEhK6xxEH7oRQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8563.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6yU0OpgvQc\/W7ovv963oJI\/AAAAAAAAbv0\/5LE0j7wCr7ASSyHjU4sLlEhK6xxEH7oRQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8563.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JA4O8GBOZEo\/W7ovwW-if3I\/AAAAAAAAbv4\/HiQjZ9HbPaQl8Siu6Uy23dN_uPePIEWNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8570.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JA4O8GBOZEo\/W7ovwW-if3I\/AAAAAAAAbv4\/HiQjZ9HbPaQl8Siu6Uy23dN_uPePIEWNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8570.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce fully dry, it's time to add letters!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqj8zauzNCI\/W7ovvVp240I\/AAAAAAAAbvw\/ps1GSCLGa8IFQyuXwZDjXt3WLLFJgtbWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8552.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1261\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqj8zauzNCI\/W7ovvVp240I\/AAAAAAAAbvw\/ps1GSCLGa8IFQyuXwZDjXt3WLLFJgtbWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8552.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI have a few favorite quotes we keep in rotation, but the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?rs=ac\u0026amp;len=2\u0026amp;q=letter%20board%20quotes\u0026amp;eq=letter\u0026amp;etslf=5665\u0026amp;term_meta[]=letter%7Cautocomplete%7C0\u0026amp;term_meta[]=board%7Cautocomplete%7C0\u0026amp;term_meta[]=quotes%7Cautocomplete%7C0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"letter board quotes\" search on Pinterest\u003C\/a\u003E is always a good one for new inspiration.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0fT3NnyrhIY\/W7ovuVMwcaI\/AAAAAAAAbvo\/pQ5K87FPJL46e68Zxw177J363-8al5OZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8532.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0fT3NnyrhIY\/W7ovuVMwcaI\/AAAAAAAAbvo\/pQ5K87FPJL46e68Zxw177J363-8al5OZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8532.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OJ0pRmzBSA8\/W7ovuJXGo_I\/AAAAAAAAbvg\/nNoL9cLDaJYYpaZ9Sk6vpRO-pM6mFq_8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8491.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OJ0pRmzBSA8\/W7ovuJXGo_I\/AAAAAAAAbvg\/nNoL9cLDaJYYpaZ9Sk6vpRO-pM6mFq_8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8491.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENo time to DIY?\u0026nbsp; There are so many unique and budget friendly letter board options out there — check out a few of our favorites below:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3325583\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Can you spot it?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e1SS3Ejlx6E\/WdExBZTbNlI\/AAAAAAAAng4\/fTvpyg68cYQI27XC0HznCV9QUyIQtM0MwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-19.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"969\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e1SS3Ejlx6E\/WdExBZTbNlI\/AAAAAAAAng4\/fTvpyg68cYQI27XC0HznCV9QUyIQtM0MwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-19.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis natural gray jack-o-lantern, made from concrete, is our latest DIY project and the newest addition to our little patch of permanent Halloween pumpkins that grace our front stairs. It even has room to hold a flickering candle or a bright bunch of mums.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe concept is so simple — using a plastic pumpkin bucket as a mold for quick drying concrete. This project is a good one for beginners (or little helping hands) and can be completed over the course of two afternoons, making it a perfect weekend activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-U1eWi_M2D1Q\/WdExBQIpCaI\/AAAAAAAAng0\/c1LcpheQFZMWPuZ4-SBNmUBJtm2vu4gcACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-20.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1064\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-U1eWi_M2D1Q\/WdExBQIpCaI\/AAAAAAAAng0\/c1LcpheQFZMWPuZ4-SBNmUBJtm2vu4gcACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-20.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile on a recent thrifting run, we'd come across a lone bright orange plastic pumpkin bucket just perfect for repurposing. These classic kind of pumpkins are pretty easy to find at dollar stores and big-box stores like Target during October, or online year-round. The key is finding one that has indentations for the face in an expression you love. If the face is \u003Ci\u003Eonly\u003C\/i\u003E painted on, none of the expression will carry over into the final piece (which is fine if you prefer a simpler look).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4TCNP9CmXRc\/WdFFOCJs_kI\/AAAAAAAAaso\/BYIJwbK7DvEd_w-uJ-D9RJxBHEjkJzuqACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Plastic%2BHalloween%2BPumpkin%2BPail%2BBucket.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"379\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4TCNP9CmXRc\/WdFFOCJs_kI\/AAAAAAAAaso\/BYIJwbK7DvEd_w-uJ-D9RJxBHEjkJzuqACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Plastic%2BHalloween%2BPumpkin%2BPail%2BBucket.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9ctspcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Pumpkin Pail\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9ctrrcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrio of Pumpkin Buckets\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B0757GGY7F\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile we settled on a single pumpkin, I love the idea of making multiples in varied sizes (like these!) to use for stacking along the steps or grouping in a patch as an autumn centerpiece. There are so many fun options to choose from with a project like this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ljOCTyvZwfg\/WdEuIvQtLKI\/AAAAAAAAngY\/RR6FNtMmnY8-TjnXZTCTV8c_A_Fv35-uwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"440\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ljOCTyvZwfg\/WdEuIvQtLKI\/AAAAAAAAngY\/RR6FNtMmnY8-TjnXZTCTV8c_A_Fv35-uwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe process is simple but does get a bit messy, so best to gather the materials and work outside or prep an indoor space with ample coverings as a first step.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EYou'll Need:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlastic pumpkin bucket\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuikcrete or fast drying cement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMixing bucket \u0026amp; stirrer\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETrowel\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECooking spray\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlastic paint cup\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWeight\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBox cutter\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESandpaper\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMatte clear finishing spray\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFlameless candle\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B074QV377R\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3282905\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + ':\/\/' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '\/js\/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"rs-adblock\"\u003E\u003Cimg onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'\" src=\"\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/production\/3e74e522264e075112a228d54d41f19611e1eb60\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"height: 15px; width: 15px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cnoscript\u003EJavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.\u003C\/noscript\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMix the cement with water according to the package directions. We used just over one-half of a 60-pound size bag of Quikrete to fill our standard size plastic pumpkin. Just before filling the pumpkin with cement, give the entire interior a healthy coating of cooking spray. Doing so provides a barrier against the wet cement sticking to the walls of the pumpkin as it dries, which makes for a much easier removal from the mold and avoids any added chipping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LsH9wv5rUvU\/WdE3bkNalzI\/AAAAAAAAasU\/3xAsIT6ZQ48C3fxYqBTrmQGthmI1b9d7ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bconcrete%2Bpumpkin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"469\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LsH9wv5rUvU\/WdE3bkNalzI\/AAAAAAAAasU\/3xAsIT6ZQ48C3fxYqBTrmQGthmI1b9d7ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bconcrete%2Bpumpkin.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWorking quickly, fill the pumpkin two-thirds of the way full, one scoop at a time. Gently lift and drop the pumpkin to help remove air bubbles and settle the cement into every last nook and cranny of the mold (just like you would a pan of brownies).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpray the outside of a plastic paint cup (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9cts3cgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elike these\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B00M0NMJ3Q\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E) with a coat of cooking spray, then gently press it down into the wet cement. The cement will rise up to the rim of the pumpkin while the paint cup makes a cavity for holding a candle or plant. Weight the cup down to keep it from rising back up during the drying process. Using the trowel, fill in any remaining space with cement up to the rim of the pumpkin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LplukMUNLUg\/WdEuHBx5oQI\/AAAAAAAAngE\/qRjY3YiT9JIUkCDGpXl-QKBSayJKRT8OQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"520\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LplukMUNLUg\/WdEuHBx5oQI\/AAAAAAAAngE\/qRjY3YiT9JIUkCDGpXl-QKBSayJKRT8OQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace in a cool, dry space and allow to dry for at least 24 hours — it's even better to leave for two to three days if you have the patience and time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tp0Nrs2y2so\/WdEuHWrshPI\/AAAAAAAAngA\/peZ3jzP6sb0BeL6Igcmm0jSgWgUUaESxgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"822\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tp0Nrs2y2so\/WdEuHWrshPI\/AAAAAAAAngA\/peZ3jzP6sb0BeL6Igcmm0jSgWgUUaESxgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce dry, it's time to break your new pumpkin free from the mold! Start by removing the paint cup — with some gentle twisting it should come loose easily.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kFgKwnPUp90\/WdEuHqVkYII\/AAAAAAAAngI\/4npyvqLQt7MydTfJRHcfU2s6BEJl1CogACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kFgKwnPUp90\/WdEuHqVkYII\/AAAAAAAAngI\/4npyvqLQt7MydTfJRHcfU2s6BEJl1CogACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext, use a box cutter to slice along the top of the plastic rim. Try and align the blade with one of the natural ridges in the pumpkin. Apply just enough pressure to cut cleanly through the plastic without digging too deeply into the cement.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-icKLVq7a6gQ\/WdEuHxALM0I\/AAAAAAAAngM\/fxE6PwwfxTMaAApb0ZaiS4JUhZpbA7ecwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"558\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-icKLVq7a6gQ\/WdEuHxALM0I\/AAAAAAAAngM\/fxE6PwwfxTMaAApb0ZaiS4JUhZpbA7ecwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EKeep working around the natural ridges until you have 4 sections of \"flaps\" to pull away. The pumpkin should easily release from the\u0026nbsp;mold at this stage and will reveal a wonderfully rustic face peering back at you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JVTYVXxSekY\/WdEuH2GED0I\/AAAAAAAAngQ\/xs5UwlCup6s07fKI1hkZx2Cq8L1nRGmkgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"508\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JVTYVXxSekY\/WdEuH2GED0I\/AAAAAAAAngQ\/xs5UwlCup6s07fKI1hkZx2Cq8L1nRGmkgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9foyZICInjg\/WdEuIPuwktI\/AAAAAAAAngU\/FRjGzbofMMQu9FAaiVc_gSC8ccXw3mitACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"526\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9foyZICInjg\/WdEuIPuwktI\/AAAAAAAAngU\/FRjGzbofMMQu9FAaiVc_gSC8ccXw3mitACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-9.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c0fMcr729vk\/WdEuGYpAU4I\/AAAAAAAAnf0\/khsYkpAlgfEEjTtl9TCbDDP4I3KHS-bgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"549\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c0fMcr729vk\/WdEuGYpAU4I\/AAAAAAAAnf0\/khsYkpAlgfEEjTtl9TCbDDP4I3KHS-bgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-10.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESandpaper or a sanding block will smooth away any rough edges or areas where the box cutter cut into the sides of the pumpkin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xfnusCBsa4g\/WdEuGf0HHVI\/AAAAAAAAnf4\/MXF9cLJJV4UawEvSBJkK0blWVY8fDRAjACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"862\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xfnusCBsa4g\/WdEuGf0HHVI\/AAAAAAAAnf4\/MXF9cLJJV4UawEvSBJkK0blWVY8fDRAjACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-11.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt this stage, the pumpkin is ready for finishing touches. It could be painted all over or just in areas that enhance the face. We like a much more natural look so forwent any paint and simply finished with a few thin coats of low odor clear finishing spray, which eliminates all the chalky residue that results from handling raw cement. Your hands and clothes can thank me for this tip later.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DQ78Rm56YDo\/WdEuGZDuR7I\/AAAAAAAAnf8\/eRYzCOvWgxUCpZx4kCC3PegplRHMv0oywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"856\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DQ78Rm56YDo\/WdEuGZDuR7I\/AAAAAAAAnf8\/eRYzCOvWgxUCpZx4kCC3PegplRHMv0oywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-12.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI love this particular spray because it produces a matte finish which preserves the natural look and original quality of anything it touches. A single can has lasted us through several projects and you can find it at most craft or hardware stores, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9ctthcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonline here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B001HWCLK2\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cXqIlIaCgOo\/WdEwk4rYk9I\/AAAAAAAAngk\/1tO3UQwa-lYWzRSnixm3g9bF6HVkhDlxQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"494\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cXqIlIaCgOo\/WdEwk4rYk9I\/AAAAAAAAngk\/1tO3UQwa-lYWzRSnixm3g9bF6HVkhDlxQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-13.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow your pumpkin is ready for decorating. It can work as a candleholder and just as well as a planter. Because it's been sprayed, it's well suited for indoors (think centerpiece or entryway) and outdoors just the same. The weight of the concrete ensures your pumpkin will stay put and can even stand up to tougher jobs, like acting as a doorstop.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're enjoying our little jack-o-lantern out on the front steps and nestled a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9cttvcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eflameless LED pillar style candle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B074QV377R\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;inside that gives off a subtle glow and flickering as the sun goes down. It also brings new interest to the mix of materials and autumn colors decorating our stairs this year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZdZpaDjM2LY\/WdEwpiqQMMI\/AAAAAAAAngo\/inT1ROYC9icytUzMIXTBpuUQr3OO99KxACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"978\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZdZpaDjM2LY\/WdEwpiqQMMI\/AAAAAAAAngo\/inT1ROYC9icytUzMIXTBpuUQr3OO99KxACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-14.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V3X6ZQumqQU\/WdExZmr_NhI\/AAAAAAAAnhA\/BlVrUMC65HUFhBGDqLrNoXXJ-5WhFdgcgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-23.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"475\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V3X6ZQumqQU\/WdExZmr_NhI\/AAAAAAAAnhA\/BlVrUMC65HUFhBGDqLrNoXXJ-5WhFdgcgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-23.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UM87h4F6Ttk\/WdEwzt-ih0I\/AAAAAAAAngw\/Jtbf-L9NwzcEIjYZ9nu36FTy_bRr651xgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-16.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UM87h4F6Ttk\/WdEwzt-ih0I\/AAAAAAAAngw\/Jtbf-L9NwzcEIjYZ9nu36FTy_bRr651xgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-16.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe'll always love a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search?q=pumpkin+patch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egood trip to the pumpkin patch\u003C\/a\u003E to pick out fresh varieties, but like how these more permanent versions give us the option for decorating earlier in the season and for years to come. They're like old friends that come back to visit us each autumn.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOn a related note, we're also thrilled with the difference a year (and a fresh coat of paint) made for our front porch. You may remember we had the entire exterior of our home \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/01\/before-after-painting-our-historic-home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epainted last winter\u003C\/a\u003E, and boy do these steps feel like they have a new lease on life! See what I'm talking about in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BL6puWZg1hE\/?taken-by=17apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis shot\u003C\/a\u003E from our fall porch decorations this time last year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheers to the season guys! Would you try a pumpkin project like this? We'd love to see your versions and how you end up using them if you decide to give it a go.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Pumpkins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMore Pumpkin Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/4520729412016598905\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/10\/halloween-how-to-make-diy-concrete.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/4520729412016598905"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/4520729412016598905"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/10\/halloween-how-to-make-diy-concrete.html","title":"Halloween How To: Make a DIY Concrete Pumpkin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N1CvM_xz0SE\/WdEwzjgZewI\/AAAAAAAAngs\/58bB82Hygdg3wotaTrZVB1rLnUCiwBWuACEwYBhgL\/s72-c\/Concrete%2BPumpkin%2BDIY-18.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-9129950653080468994"},"published":{"$t":"2017-01-16T19:27:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T11:32:08.248-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Painting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"renovation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restoration"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Before \u0026 After: Painting our Historic Home in RVA"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe recently updated the exterior of our home with a complete front door restoration, new gutter system, porch repairs and a fresh coat of paint — suffice it to say, we're feeling all shiny \u0026amp; new! This particular update has been a few years in the making (and completed in stages), so we've been excited to share the before and after photos along with a rundown of the background details here on the blog.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9s4C1GbHFmE\/WHvzZoBTEUI\/AAAAAAAAjP8\/K4t-0OmtisUG0DWjVUbP7dndcw8jl34tgCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9s4C1GbHFmE\/WHvzZoBTEUI\/AAAAAAAAjP8\/K4t-0OmtisUG0DWjVUbP7dndcw8jl34tgCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EThroughout the process we learned a lot about contracting work and the nuances of historic home restoration — particularly those that involved historic home \u003Ci\u003Eguidelines\u003C\/i\u003E we needed to comply with instead of going a more \"colorful\" route so to speak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFirst thing's first, the before \u0026amp; after! In short, we went from a faded and peeling yellow exterior with a rickety porch and far-from-weatherproof pair of front doors — to a solid and stable front entry and exterior with a colonial gray hue in a satin finish that picks up a slight sheen when the sun hits it just right. Kinda like when you smile and that one tooth glistens. The photo above shows our house in its current state, while the photo just below taken back in the summer in 2015 gives a good idea of where we started the phases of work...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_csxJbtTiNs\/WHwHKngiVfI\/AAAAAAAAaXo\/rBMxkLYcm9c0tTHSSIwoHoKl_xsSsrofQCLcB\/s1600\/Row%2BHouses%252C%2BRichmond%2BVirginia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_csxJbtTiNs\/WHwHKngiVfI\/AAAAAAAAaXo\/rBMxkLYcm9c0tTHSSIwoHoKl_xsSsrofQCLcB\/s1600\/Row%2BHouses%252C%2BRichmond%2BVirginia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + -\u0026nbsp; + - + -\u0026nbsp; + BACKGROUND\u0026nbsp;+ -\u0026nbsp; + - + -\u0026nbsp; + -\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those interested in the background details, you may recall we've been working on several \"less fun\" home repairs and restorative projects in order to get to this stage — you know, the type that seem to cost the most, are a priority and you don't get to \u003Ci\u003Esee\u003C\/i\u003E anything from the results.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo let's backtrack a bit — we've been \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/01\/would-you-like-tour-of-our-new-home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this house for exactly 5 years\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(and if you just clicked that link we hope our photography skills have improved since then)\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Eand about 2 years in we noticed the exterior paint beginning to peel up in certain areas out front. Womp womp...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you look closely in the \"before\" photo above, you'll see where parts of the paint were pulling away from above and around the upper right window and balcony. This exterior peeling also seemed to match up uncannily to some interior bubbling along our plaster walls in the front master bedroom (very similar to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/restoring-plaster-walls-bringing.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe way it did in Stephanie's room\u003C\/a\u003E), which led us to believe it meant water damage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFast forward — over the next couple of years we were on a mission to understand what was causing the damage before jumping into the painting process, knowing the issue would likely return if we didn't get to the source of it. When it comes to water damage, discovering the root cause can be a challenge.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L-axPmzfEZo\/WHvaNOJ6YMI\/AAAAAAAAaXY\/9piG8VxpSk8bGHAhWVRazBuTbuGtUT4AQCLcB\/s1600\/Copper%2BGutter%2BInstallation.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L-axPmzfEZo\/WHvaNOJ6YMI\/AAAAAAAAaXY\/9piG8VxpSk8bGHAhWVRazBuTbuGtUT4AQCLcB\/s1600\/Copper%2BGutter%2BInstallation.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003EFront gutter rebuilding, December 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EAfter a series of hired \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/weekend-basics-roof-repairs-baby-showers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eroof repairs\u003C\/a\u003E, gutter restoration (see above), and several patchy areas of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/that-time-simple-painting-makeover-took.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrick re-pointing around the house\u003C\/a\u003E, we finally felt in a good place to begin some of the much needed cosmetic updates — like refinishing damaged interior plaster walls, ceilings and the much anticipated exterior of our home!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELike I mentioned earlier, we live in what is a historic \"zone\" of row-style homes here in Richmond, so there are very strict guidelines on the type of work we can perform in order to maintain the historic integrity of the home. For example, the front of the homes must remain as closely as possible to the overall look and construction of how it would have been originally built. These same rules don't apply to the interior or back of the house, but make the flexibility for different repair options on the front more limited and costly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhile we're enthusiastic about taking on many types of DIY projects, we really wanted to feel confident that the exterior of the house was done right, so we priced out having it done professionally. We ended up breaking the work out into two portions which took about 3 months to complete in total — the front door restoration, followed by the porch repairs and exterior painting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + -\u0026nbsp; + - + -\u0026nbsp; + ENTRY DOOR RESTORATION + -\u0026nbsp; + - + -\u0026nbsp; + -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe same water damage that had caused the peeling paint \u0026amp; bubbling plaster had travelled down the front of the house, showing similar signs of brittle wood framing around our front doors and interior wall cracking. At one stage in its life, the house had been converted to a duplex, which meant our doors had various holes for the many different locking mechanisms that had been installed and later removed. All of the hardware changes rendered our doors mismatched and letting lots of air through. Oh, and we also had 2 doorbells out front for the same reason, which made for some funny situations, but as you can imagine was a bit confusing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow you can see an in-progress shot where some of the interior framing was re-built and I was sanding down the years of paint on the older wood that was still good:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WT3iJl3fi8U\/WHurCLW5CRI\/AAAAAAAAaWs\/DtDRVsvbXD0KZxu_kA_2AC4YgmEY0ACNwCEw\/s1600\/Restoring%2BHistoric%2BDoor%2BEntry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WT3iJl3fi8U\/WHurCLW5CRI\/AAAAAAAAaWs\/DtDRVsvbXD0KZxu_kA_2AC4YgmEY0ACNwCEw\/s1600\/Restoring%2BHistoric%2BDoor%2BEntry.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOur main goal with the entry was making the doors weatherproof and ultimately more energy efficient. In order to do so while retaining the historic integrity, we hired a local contracting company with a woodworking specialist who had a long history of working on historic homes. Given the overall damage, we considered completely removing the doors to rebuild the entry with a new single, wider door that had tall sidelight windows flanking either side. That being said, when looking through the historic records of what our home originally looked like, we soon realized the double doors were actually the original design and our contractor confirmed that \u003Ci\u003Ethese doors\u003C\/i\u003E were also the original\u0026nbsp;doors, made from cyprus wood.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFun fact:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;It turns out \u003Ci\u003Emost\u003C\/i\u003E of the front doors in the Fan area were originally made from cyprus wood because of its high weather tolerant qualities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELearning more about the history of the entry and our original doors, we gained a new sense of interest in the double door design and Mary says we'll simply need to get two wreaths for each of the seasons instead of one — and despite what Basil may be thinking, this suited just fine over the holidays:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7yPEYdTIJps\/WHvQDOT5sYI\/AAAAAAAAaW0\/_4DP694GUB4vMZrfA_H60JU1xjc6Azr1gCLcB\/s1600\/Double%2BDoor%2BEntry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7yPEYdTIJps\/WHvQDOT5sYI\/AAAAAAAAaW0\/_4DP694GUB4vMZrfA_H60JU1xjc6Azr1gCLcB\/s1600\/Double%2BDoor%2BEntry.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe door restoration process was labor-intensive and incredibly interesting to follow along with. For the first portion, our doors were completely removed and taken to a local wood shop to be fully stripped, sanded and re-prepped for a custom fitting back into the entry. Because of that, plywood was put up and we did not have the ability to leave from the front of the house. Not a big deal until you order takeout and you tell the delivery guy to hold on while you run through the house, out the back, through the garage and around the block out of breath with tip in hand.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe had the brass foot plates removed and all of the previous hardware holes and mail slot were filled in. New holes were machined for the hardware system we chose, which was a much more solid locking mechanism in a natural brass finish that should patina with weather and use over time. We also had a new threshold, bottom door sweeps and weatherstripping installed to seal everything tight. It's amazing the difference we now feel indoors without so much air seeping through.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile a bit grainy and dark, here's a shot we snapped of Basil on Halloween where you can see how the doors looked stripped and filled just before the paint project was set to begin:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2z02vmy08y8\/WHvSFQPwIoI\/AAAAAAAAaXA\/jRoYf3kckFg0VZz6LoCpAOPi4DoP0ROAACLcB\/s1600\/Basil%2Bat%2BDoor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2z02vmy08y8\/WHvSFQPwIoI\/AAAAAAAAaXA\/jRoYf3kckFg0VZz6LoCpAOPi4DoP0ROAACLcB\/s1600\/Basil%2Bat%2BDoor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs a way to save on funds, we worked with the contractors to leave the door \u0026amp; entry work in a completed but \u003Ci\u003Eunfinished\u003C\/i\u003E state. We'd already had the exterior paint job lined up to start and for the smaller areas of interior trim, I was confident enough to prime and paint these portions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tUhtMrvlIbU\/WHurB5bQnBI\/AAAAAAAAaWg\/9fhJHIONMtc_tNbWv_NOsc7l6WDMe4UCACLcB\/s1600\/PlasterWallCeilingDamage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tUhtMrvlIbU\/WHurB5bQnBI\/AAAAAAAAaWg\/9fhJHIONMtc_tNbWv_NOsc7l6WDMe4UCACLcB\/s1600\/PlasterWallCeilingDamage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ERelated, the picture above is also a good example of the cracking along the ceilings we've encountered in some areas of the house, which we've been in the process of repairing. We look forward to sharing the details for these \"home adventures\" here on the blog soon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + - \u0026nbsp;+ - + - \u0026nbsp;+ PORCH REBUILD + - \u0026nbsp;+ - + - \u0026nbsp;+ -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the future, we'd love to construct a full double porch out front, as it would have originally been built in all of its historically-correct glory. That being said, \u003Ci\u003Eright now\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ewe simply needed the stairs \u0026amp; stoop in solid condition.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the last couple of years it's become rather rickety, with faded paint and some rotted wood due to the same water damage that's caused so many other headaches. You may recall I'd \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/replacing-bad-stair-boards-front-porch.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereplaced a few boards a few summers back\u003C\/a\u003E and Mary gave the porch a paint touch up, but it became progressively worse. For a while, we used even decorative planters to try and help disguise the damage until we could address it:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VD1bN8ibO-I\/WHui9kE_GkI\/AAAAAAAAaWQ\/9aUDfT0iW0oYQF3B8bku8Sz-Ax4GXWwjwCLcB\/s1600\/Farmhouse%2BHalloween%2BPorch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VD1bN8ibO-I\/WHui9kE_GkI\/AAAAAAAAaWQ\/9aUDfT0iW0oYQF3B8bku8Sz-Ax4GXWwjwCLcB\/s1600\/Farmhouse%2BHalloween%2BPorch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe porch structure is made of simple pressure treated lumber and is by no means historic outside of the salvaged balusters, however the guidelines do allow for repairs to structures in their current state. Whew!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe in-progress photo below shows a good view of the porch railings in their worst condition — peeling, pulling apart and portions completely rotted away...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cs8yUHoWkNA\/WHv3qtdJb6I\/AAAAAAAAjQY\/XeJF-HoUgeMXcpHzQW8MnRsHiVLReJjGwCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cs8yUHoWkNA\/WHv3qtdJb6I\/AAAAAAAAjQY\/XeJF-HoUgeMXcpHzQW8MnRsHiVLReJjGwCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-9.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's a small area and our basic needs were covered by the restorative work our painter included in the scope of the painting job — replacing rotten boards, tightening up the entire structure, filling in areas of rot on the historic railings with balusters\u0026nbsp;before priming and painting to match the details of the home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis next photo is another good in-progress view of how some boards were replaced, others filled in and everything getting tightened up. I even participated where I could by replacing cut boards in between waiting for filler to set, seal and dry...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rjqhnmgOr3c\/WHuiU8p29WI\/AAAAAAAAaWM\/4LeB6IhdMSEIT94mleXhUWrmJ8FGKMdRQCLcB\/s1600\/Replacing%2BRotted%2BFloor%2BBoards.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rjqhnmgOr3c\/WHuiU8p29WI\/AAAAAAAAaWM\/4LeB6IhdMSEIT94mleXhUWrmJ8FGKMdRQCLcB\/s1600\/Replacing%2BRotted%2BFloor%2BBoards.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe weren't sure what to expect given the state of the porch and are surprisingly happy to report on the outcome now in solid condition, retaining a touch of history in the salvaged balusters and the paint gives it a brand new feel.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + -\u0026nbsp; + - + -\u0026nbsp; + PAINTING + -\u0026nbsp; + - + -\u0026nbsp; + -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the exterior paint job, we opted for a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gibbpainting.com\/services.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elocal company\u003C\/a\u003E with primary experience in our same historic neighborhood. We considered it an added bonus that the owner (also named Tim) was a graduate from VCU's Sculpture program around the same time Mary was also in the Arts School there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHe and a very small curated team of co-worker friends came out daily over the course of 3 weeks to repair the porch, power wash \u0026amp; fully scrape down the peeling paint, re-point any damaged mortar then reglaze and caulk the windows before applying coats of primer \u0026amp; paint. We were really happy with the final outcome, would recommend their work and will definitely be keeping in touch as future projects arise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EImmediately below is how the house looked after being fully scraped...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oA_-hJAi6ps\/WHvzZ0tETtI\/AAAAAAAAjQE\/hWNV66vsLukQs7oj9rMRJrIqtA5kNMb7ACLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oA_-hJAi6ps\/WHvzZ0tETtI\/AAAAAAAAjQE\/hWNV66vsLukQs7oj9rMRJrIqtA5kNMb7ACLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you note where the heaviest areas of scraping were, you'll understand exactly where the heaviest amounts of water damage match up from the outside and inside of our home. Tim the painter called us outside on this afternoon to tell us he'd uncovered the root of our damage. While we knew water has a way of winding down when not properly contained — we were absolutely shocked to see what he'd uncovered. You can see in the photo below just how much of the original brick mortar is missing from this corner of of the house, as well as the large gap between the brick and window where large portions of caulk had been applied...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xFC9UPrf4w0\/WHv3qgXntAI\/AAAAAAAAjQU\/6VcDi6iDl-oPeD8BxLu_ITvygDAnRstEQCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xFC9UPrf4w0\/WHv3qgXntAI\/AAAAAAAAjQU\/6VcDi6iDl-oPeD8BxLu_ITvygDAnRstEQCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-10.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was at this point we were so thankful to not only have a specialist working on the house, but to understand why having a house professionally painted includes such a larger overall scope of prep and restorative work outside of the painting itself. Once all of these problem areas had been re-pointed, the windows properly glazed and caulked, it was finally time to prime \u0026amp; paint!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zgqrh-gZJWU\/WHvzZzS4T_I\/AAAAAAAAjQA\/-xYngmm3tm8hhuv8wFFwIwyBjmkqsVUBACLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zgqrh-gZJWU\/WHvzZzS4T_I\/AAAAAAAAjQA\/-xYngmm3tm8hhuv8wFFwIwyBjmkqsVUBACLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was at the priming stage we got a chance to see what our house would look like if we'd opted for white:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lX4HxWHqWN4\/WHvzZ4sIEFI\/AAAAAAAAjQI\/8v45_NeOR_ge8KCOmQCMlsxiM2k2iTj8QCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lX4HxWHqWN4\/WHvzZ4sIEFI\/AAAAAAAAjQI\/8v45_NeOR_ge8KCOmQCMlsxiM2k2iTj8QCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe priming process was a significant improvement, but we were both so happy to see the final color getting trimmed out — we knew were in the home stretch!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TrrIasW-_wo\/WHvzZvUSRfI\/AAAAAAAAjP0\/C8b9Uk2IeV8AiT4SpnBWidOa8SRydw0dACLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TrrIasW-_wo\/WHvzZvUSRfI\/AAAAAAAAjP0\/C8b9Uk2IeV8AiT4SpnBWidOa8SRydw0dACLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen it came to choosing a paint color, Mary originally wanted to go with something colorful but muted and had ordered a sample of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.magnoliamarket.com\/products\/americana-egg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmericana Egg\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.magnoliamarket.com\/pages\/paints\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJoanna Gaines paint collection\u003C\/a\u003E. Midway into researching paint colors, we discovered that the historic district our house falls within has regulations around paint colors that are appropriate for the area — of course they did! The \"acceptable\" palette ranged from whites and browns to several shades of gray. Would you believe that yellow (the color it was when we bought our house wasn't on the list either??).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile initially disappointed we wouldn't be able move forward with the green, we quickly settled on Sherwin Williams Colonial Gray and couldn't be happier with the end result. White trim was an obvious choice and we felt the black doors would keep everything feeling clean and classic.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tSUJIol3RFY\/WHvzZp8xVCI\/AAAAAAAAjPs\/BVQ9ZCRsuog6rTEpGOsaWlzLd7bL2qmXgCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tSUJIol3RFY\/WHvzZp8xVCI\/AAAAAAAAjPs\/BVQ9ZCRsuog6rTEpGOsaWlzLd7bL2qmXgCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAside from the porch and doors, our little balcony was one of the finishing touches to complete the project...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o0twunEenSY\/WHvzZoax7lI\/AAAAAAAAjPw\/KkoGzVh28CoVAGK3002uBR1hEkvA3GQPgCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o0twunEenSY\/WHvzZoax7lI\/AAAAAAAAjPw\/KkoGzVh28CoVAGK3002uBR1hEkvA3GQPgCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E...before we could call it a done deal:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ur5HGRXmLkk\/WHvzZsjACqI\/AAAAAAAAjP4\/cOSWKJ7VkxIhUouScn2iC0hDG9sHgjR0gCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ur5HGRXmLkk\/WHvzZsjACqI\/AAAAAAAAjP4\/cOSWKJ7VkxIhUouScn2iC0hDG9sHgjR0gCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen it comes to the little details and finishing touches, I polished up our brass faceplate, re-wired a single doorbell and installed a vintage brass mailbox we'd \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220\u0026amp;awinaffid=234053\u0026amp;clickref=\u0026amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fsearch%2Fvintage%2Fhome-and-living%3Fas_prefix%3Dvintage%2Bmail%26q%3Dmailbox%26order%3Dmost_relevant%26view_type%3Dgallery%26ship_to%3DUS%26explicit%3D1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efound on Etsy\u003C\/a\u003E just outside the front door.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sPRwsWJDtqI\/WHugDRPsNxI\/AAAAAAAAaWA\/a_EOH9TuOzoQ2bZ02FaGEokZlP7YqOcMQCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHome%2BVintage%2BBrass%2BMailbox.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sPRwsWJDtqI\/WHugDRPsNxI\/AAAAAAAAaWA\/a_EOH9TuOzoQ2bZ02FaGEokZlP7YqOcMQCLcB\/s1600\/Historic%2BHome%2BVintage%2BBrass%2BMailbox.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'll wrap things up today with a shot of the house in this year's first snow. We're not only loving the overall look of the paint, but most happy with the feeling of being safe, solid and more weatherproofed than ever before as we head into the winter months ahead.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VbXWYQugocw\/WHvVzn0oyOI\/AAAAAAAAaXM\/UIaW9oMJg4c-ERctormj-vbRO2LWgZL5ACLcB\/s1600\/Richmond%2BVirginia%2BFan%2BNeighborhood%2BSnow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VbXWYQugocw\/WHvVzn0oyOI\/AAAAAAAAaXM\/UIaW9oMJg4c-ERctormj-vbRO2LWgZL5ACLcB\/s1600\/Richmond%2BVirginia%2BFan%2BNeighborhood%2BSnow.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs you've likely gathered, we're quite pleased with the outcome, especially since it has felt like a long time coming and appreciate you're stopping in today to see how it's all come together. Like I've mentioned throughout this post, we've not only tackled the exterior, but have come through some interior finishing work in the past year as well. We'll look forward to sharing more about these rooms in the house as they come together too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIndustrial Style: Our Office Makeover\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/10\/how-to-diy-stump-table.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBefore \u0026amp; After: DIY Stump Table\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/9129950653080468994\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/01\/before-after-painting-our-historic-home.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/9129950653080468994"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/9129950653080468994"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/01\/before-after-painting-our-historic-home.html","title":"Before \u0026 After: Painting our Historic Home in RVA"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9s4C1GbHFmE\/WHvzZoBTEUI\/AAAAAAAAjP8\/K4t-0OmtisUG0DWjVUbP7dndcw8jl34tgCLcB\/s72-c\/Historic%2BHouse%2BPainting%2BExterior-6.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6125384480932477217"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-05T08:18:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T11:42:19.692-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintage"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Before \u0026 After: DIY Antique Pallet Coffee Table"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-C2LYW8rLWQM\/V3qH9HM1c3I\/AAAAAAAAaBc\/Zg7U6P77JY8QByNxVCj9FhuzY1NSBQwDQCLcB\/s1600\/Pallet%2BCoffee%2BTable%2Bliving%2BRoom%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-C2LYW8rLWQM\/V3qH9HM1c3I\/AAAAAAAAaBc\/Zg7U6P77JY8QByNxVCj9FhuzY1NSBQwDQCLcB\/s1600\/Pallet%2BCoffee%2BTable%2Bliving%2BRoom%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EIf you follow us on\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/17apart\/\" style=\"text-align: start;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/17ApartBlog\" style=\"text-align: start;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;you may already know we took advantage of the three day Memorial Day weekend to tackle a project we've had on the list for quite some time — a tiered coffee table...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWe love not only the function of larger table surface and tiered storage, but are pleased with how the rustic industrial vibe turned out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFor a little background, this coffee table came to life from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/07\/antique-pallets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etwo antique pallets Tim had brought home from a warehouse\u003C\/a\u003E close to 4 years ago. Yep, four years. Toss in a move, a wedding, travel and everyday life — here we are\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eyears\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;later with the end result!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile we tackled the project over the span of three days, much of the length was due to waiting on dry times for the stain and final sealing — the actual process was simple and had us wondering why we hadn't attempt this project sooner. Such is life.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Avm2pNiaieA\/V3qH8wLl9TI\/AAAAAAAAaBQ\/C9Fh1mjpVW0TpcW0dqfkxLQUVXeJD-mvwCLcB\/s1600\/Antique%2BPallets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Avm2pNiaieA\/V3qH8wLl9TI\/AAAAAAAAaBQ\/C9Fh1mjpVW0TpcW0dqfkxLQUVXeJD-mvwCLcB\/s1600\/Antique%2BPallets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe first step in the process was clearing the pallets from storage in the garage and cleaning away the dirt, dust and debris that had collected over the last several years. I used a power washer to make this job not only speedier, but thorough. Once fully cleaned, we left in the sun to dry out for the rest of the day and overnight before moving onto the next step.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce clean and dry, it was a matter or smoothing and refinishing the original pallets — buffing the metal portions to clear away any rust, sanding down the wood exteriors to smooth away any jagged splinters and edges, then applying a wood stain and seal before bringing inside to stack for a tiered effect. For those that are interested in a bit more in depth look into the process, we've laid out the full step-by-step tutorial below...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo clean and buff the metal legs and side frames, we used two different wire brush attachments for the drill (like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lowes.com\/search?searchTerm=metal+brush+drill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese\u003C\/a\u003E), one in a wheel shape, the other in a cup:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bpHhIyyyuhM\/V3qH89Sb9iI\/AAAAAAAAaBU\/pe3cmKKlDqIuCH8JC0YdujFy4D4EseqnQCLcB\/s1600\/Cone%2BWire%2BBrush%2BAttachment.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bpHhIyyyuhM\/V3qH89Sb9iI\/AAAAAAAAaBU\/pe3cmKKlDqIuCH8JC0YdujFy4D4EseqnQCLcB\/s1600\/Cone%2BWire%2BBrush%2BAttachment.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELightly running these wire brushes over the metal cleared away any added debris or exposed rust, and applying pressure made the original metal sheen come through.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p_WLQsrLtKw\/V3qH9idj7nI\/AAAAAAAAaBw\/1PPLwyRO06UUViFU8v6jJY_SmZycAZeqwCLcB\/s1600\/Wire%2BBrush%2BCleaning%2BMetal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p_WLQsrLtKw\/V3qH9idj7nI\/AAAAAAAAaBw\/1PPLwyRO06UUViFU8v6jJY_SmZycAZeqwCLcB\/s1600\/Wire%2BBrush%2BCleaning%2BMetal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETim particularly liked pulling that sheen through overtop each of the original pallet rivets. The cup shaped brush was great for sweeping over larger areas while the wheel shaped brush was nice for smaller details and tight corners.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JYrtiq6wapI\/V3qH9LjB1sI\/AAAAAAAAaBY\/-N-TUOjAL-YMHWn-e61yy3Rl2hnikZF5wCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bclean%2Brust%2Bfrom%2Bmetal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JYrtiq6wapI\/V3qH9LjB1sI\/AAAAAAAAaBY\/-N-TUOjAL-YMHWn-e61yy3Rl2hnikZF5wCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bclean%2Brust%2Bfrom%2Bmetal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l4nLfVgCCNc\/V3qH9G4kKuI\/AAAAAAAAaBk\/9jjswJrV8oA_8w6W3zYGUwjsrhu5I5xWQCLcB\/s1600\/Round%2BWire%2BBrush.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l4nLfVgCCNc\/V3qH9G4kKuI\/AAAAAAAAaBk\/9jjswJrV8oA_8w6W3zYGUwjsrhu5I5xWQCLcB\/s1600\/Round%2BWire%2BBrush.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up, we smoothed the wood using a belt sander with a fine grit sandpaper over the top of each pallet board. Doing so helped remove any jagged splinters, but also exposed the fresh original wood without losing any of the markings or deep stains that give these pallets their antique character.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Rhrnr_Y0iA\/V3qH86rRGbI\/AAAAAAAAaBM\/oKtRuWKarZIW6PPwZucgHxmMHNd1ukbmwCLcB\/s1600\/Belt%2BSanding%2BPallet%2BWood.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Rhrnr_Y0iA\/V3qH86rRGbI\/AAAAAAAAaBM\/oKtRuWKarZIW6PPwZucgHxmMHNd1ukbmwCLcB\/s1600\/Belt%2BSanding%2BPallet%2BWood.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BmNt6RpGx7A\/V3qH9f_OQXI\/AAAAAAAAaBo\/Qf3oULoK_yIjekWw0PyRUe96tMY76zP0gCLcB\/s1600\/Sanding%2BPallet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BmNt6RpGx7A\/V3qH9f_OQXI\/AAAAAAAAaBo\/Qf3oULoK_yIjekWw0PyRUe96tMY76zP0gCLcB\/s1600\/Sanding%2BPallet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter clearing away the sawdust, it was time to stain the wood. Out trusty shop-vac came in handy when trying to clear away all of the smaller bits from the cracks and slats.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh, and our trusty \u003Ci\u003Esupervisor\u003C\/i\u003E was on duty, running a tight ship as you can see:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-66CRf0_iAIU\/V3qH9dOM2KI\/AAAAAAAAaBs\/LseIr6Ycq3kSrX4LhtUspoCNKK97AqBygCLcB\/s1600\/Shop%2BDog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-66CRf0_iAIU\/V3qH9dOM2KI\/AAAAAAAAaBs\/LseIr6Ycq3kSrX4LhtUspoCNKK97AqBygCLcB\/s1600\/Shop%2BDog.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe chose a wood finish stain in a shade called \"Early American\" as a way to pay homage to the pallets' original hue and went with a single coat as not too overwhelm the the end-result with a dark stain. Brushing on the stain as opposed to wiping on with a cloth allowed for getting into each of the wood crevices. This step was rather satisfying, as with each brush stroke, the stain brought out and accentuated all the original markings, nicks and scratches from the pallets' previous life in use.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s1dTyKDRIcg\/V3qH9nJSBKI\/AAAAAAAAaB0\/naYDhPqXsVkkq-o8GJGjjQtS_o32pM-EACLcB\/s1600\/Wood%2BFinish%2BPallet%2BTable.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s1dTyKDRIcg\/V3qH9nJSBKI\/AAAAAAAAaB0\/naYDhPqXsVkkq-o8GJGjjQtS_o32pM-EACLcB\/s1600\/Wood%2BFinish%2BPallet%2BTable.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe left the stain to dry overnight before applying the final seal. We chose a satin finish to keep the natural look of the wood instead of a high sheen, but allow for easy clean-up from potential spills or snacks on the final table surface.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YARr6ck3Xsw\/V3qH9EAt-QI\/AAAAAAAAaBg\/Ix31f2tZ6aQjP6XAc4sOz58komYOqDRiwCLcB\/s1600\/Polyurethane%2Bcoat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YARr6ck3Xsw\/V3qH9EAt-QI\/AAAAAAAAaBg\/Ix31f2tZ6aQjP6XAc4sOz58komYOqDRiwCLcB\/s1600\/Polyurethane%2Bcoat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JFvcM9TKA_E\/V3qH9XYIw8I\/AAAAAAAAaB4\/4u5Deds9LDQ3MPFdJ88E7S_B-VzEio0wgCLcB\/s1600\/Weekend%2BProject.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JFvcM9TKA_E\/V3qH9XYIw8I\/AAAAAAAAaB4\/4u5Deds9LDQ3MPFdJ88E7S_B-VzEio0wgCLcB\/s1600\/Weekend%2BProject.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter another overnight of dry time, we brought each of the pallets indoors and simply stacked them for a tied table effect. The older nature of the pallets made them both very heavy, so their weight alone holds them securely in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TVA_OzkcVAc\/V3qH8_oK8QI\/AAAAAAAAaBI\/TdllP901CoE1CFadVktHilQr6MJdWVOpgCLcB\/s1600\/Antique%2BPallet%2BCoffee%2BTable.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TVA_OzkcVAc\/V3qH8_oK8QI\/AAAAAAAAaBI\/TdllP901CoE1CFadVktHilQr6MJdWVOpgCLcB\/s1600\/Antique%2BPallet%2BCoffee%2BTable.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd...now that we've lived with the new coffee table for a few weeks, we can say we're really happy with it. We feel like we've got more room to spread out, more table space to take advantage of and a new shelf to hide odds and ends under to keep the surface clean.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/from-old-army-locker-to-kitchen-console.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/from-old-army-locker-to-kitchen-console.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUpcycled Locker into Kitchen Bar\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/over-on-ehow-diy-magnetic-knife-rack.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Magnetic Knife Rack\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6125384480932477217\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/07\/before-after-diy-antique-pallet-coffee.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6125384480932477217"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6125384480932477217"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/07\/before-after-diy-antique-pallet-coffee.html","title":"Before \u0026 After: DIY Antique Pallet Coffee Table"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-C2LYW8rLWQM\/V3qH9HM1c3I\/AAAAAAAAaBc\/Zg7U6P77JY8QByNxVCj9FhuzY1NSBQwDQCLcB\/s72-c\/Pallet%2BCoffee%2BTable%2Bliving%2BRoom%2BDIY.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6523182207376576503"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-22T08:27:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T12:48:27.081-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"finds"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To: Bird Nest Shadow Box Art"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RWnS15IsrFE\/VsIvaaX6OlI\/AAAAAAAAZzQ\/3iPKBd5XJP4\/s1600\/Horse%2BHair%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RWnS15IsrFE\/VsIvaaX6OlI\/AAAAAAAAZzQ\/3iPKBd5XJP4\/s1600\/Horse%2BHair%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver Thanksgiving, I\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/11\/our-thanksgiving-in-st-stephens-church.html\"\u003Ebrought back a treasured find\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;my Aunt had given me from the land on their horse farm — this small bird's nest made almost entirely from horse hair. It made for the perfect little weekend art project!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI've seen nests with a single piece of hair in them before, but never so tiny in size, or made up entirely from horse hair — the full composition is truly such a sign of life and an artifact of nature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ZdQsuKXBuA\/VsIvaafCdUI\/AAAAAAAAZzM\/63PXaXPVATg\/s1600\/Horse%2BHair%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ZdQsuKXBuA\/VsIvaafCdUI\/AAAAAAAAZzM\/63PXaXPVATg\/s1600\/Horse%2BHair%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy favorite detail on the nest is this bright blue single piece of thread intertwined within the back:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V8jxpGcFLc4\/VsIvbZxxx0I\/AAAAAAAAZzg\/tLeyXw9qEkE\/s1600\/Thread%2Bin%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V8jxpGcFLc4\/VsIvbZxxx0I\/AAAAAAAAZzg\/tLeyXw9qEkE\/s1600\/Thread%2Bin%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI knew I'd want to preserve this little nest in some format, both to protect its delicate nature from too much handing and as a way to work it into our decor as a regular reminder of the farm. Almost immediately on the drive home from Thanksgiving dinner it struck me — a small shadow box should do the trick nicely:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SpSRrwW3TOU\/VsIvbMkpwcI\/AAAAAAAAZzc\/kiJORF3Ct08\/s1600\/Shadow%2BBox%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SpSRrwW3TOU\/VsIvbMkpwcI\/AAAAAAAAZzc\/kiJORF3Ct08\/s1600\/Shadow%2BBox%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA shadow box is a great way to display 3-dimensional art and small mementos in a meaningful way. You might remember we did something similar to display the 1920's cake toppers and tandem letter from my grandmother at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/our-wedding-day-party-time-at-roosevelt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour wedding reception\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EShadow boxes are readily available in different shapes and sizes at local craft shops and you can find nicely personalized or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/c7630c12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecustom size variations on Etsy\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QSCCRi4ReQU\/VsIvbOxeaaI\/AAAAAAAAZzY\/lSCUKGRcjhc\/s1600\/Preserving%2Ba%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QSCCRi4ReQU\/VsIvbOxeaaI\/AAAAAAAAZzY\/lSCUKGRcjhc\/s1600\/Preserving%2Ba%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI simply slid the glass top off the shadow box and used the provided pins to secure the nest on the black velvet backing, positioning them \u003Ci\u003Ejust so\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;as to hide them from view.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wedQsZ-umMQ\/VsIvaqy9TVI\/AAAAAAAAZzU\/e6tP-JnheQg\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bpreserve%2Ba%2Bbirds%2Bnest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wedQsZ-umMQ\/VsIvaqy9TVI\/AAAAAAAAZzU\/e6tP-JnheQg\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bpreserve%2Ba%2Bbirds%2Bnest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce secured, I quickly dusted away any fallen fragments and wiped the inside of the glass to ensure everything inside was clear, because it's the nest we want to take center stage here, right?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KLPLTgq13rY\/VsIvZ2B0RjI\/AAAAAAAAZzI\/C4PnC94Nlew\/s1600\/Artifact%2BShadow%2BBox.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KLPLTgq13rY\/VsIvZ2B0RjI\/AAAAAAAAZzI\/C4PnC94Nlew\/s1600\/Artifact%2BShadow%2BBox.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe ended up hanging the shadow box with a smaller gallery format in our home office. More to come on that soon, but here's a sneak peek:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-h7W_EpxPpKs\/VspQpaLYLPI\/AAAAAAAAZ0k\/ptBhngi7Yng\/s1600\/Curved%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-h7W_EpxPpKs\/VspQpaLYLPI\/AAAAAAAAZ0k\/ptBhngi7Yng\/s1600\/Curved%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's been such a nice little piece of personal art to have around the house and a sweet reminder of the farm and family.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/08\/elements-of-nature.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDiscoving Deer Antlers\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6523182207376576503\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/02\/how-to-bird-nest-shadow-box-art.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6523182207376576503"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6523182207376576503"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/02\/how-to-bird-nest-shadow-box-art.html","title":"How To: Bird Nest Shadow Box Art"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RWnS15IsrFE\/VsIvaaX6OlI\/AAAAAAAAZzQ\/3iPKBd5XJP4\/s72-c\/Horse%2BHair%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7857046548791539089"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-25T10:06:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T12:57:03.259-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"In our words"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Grateful: Coming Home"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7DFzrnwUmM\/VqUwzbprH4I\/AAAAAAAAZuI\/LgZtoLurC9Q\/s1600\/Windsorview%2BHouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7DFzrnwUmM\/VqUwzbprH4I\/AAAAAAAAZuI\/LgZtoLurC9Q\/s1600\/Windsorview%2BHouse.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're headed into this new year feeling optimistic and in a good place. With one of Richmond's largest snow storms in recent history behind us this weekend, Tim and I thought to ourselves — this is the first year we didn't need to worry about how the weather may have affected our second home just across the river...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the primary challenges we took on over the course of last year was the sale of the house we'd lived in prior to finding and moving into our current home just over 4 years ago. It was an emotional journey, and now successfully on the other side, one that's not only lifted a weight, but is leaving us feeling capable of tackling big challenges that come our way in the future. Today we're looking forward to sharing more of the background and highlights from the journey here on the blog.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor background, when I first met Tim over 12 years ago (wow!) this was his home near the James river. It was the house I moved into when moving back to Virginia from NYC, the house we \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/08\/happy-1st-birthday-basil.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrought Basil home to\u003C\/a\u003E and the backbone holding years of family memories, primarily with Tim \u0026amp; his two children. Tim's history with the house spans roughly 15 years. It was a home we officially called \"ours\" for 2 years until the real estate market began to hit rock bottom and we were able to take advantage of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/12\/our-search-for-new-home-little.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epurchasing our current home\u003C\/a\u003E here in the fan. The state of the market put us in a good position to jump on this house without immediately needing to sell the other.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile always our intention to either rent or sell the other house, it became a convenient place to hold storage we weren't ready to deal with and an investment we'd hope to see realized when and if the market came back around. That being said, it was also a weight on our shoulders — needing regular maintenance and a constant worry in the back of our minds anytime a large storm would come through.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENot to sound overly heavy, but the sale of a home can carry personal weight in many forms — for us, it was the knowing we'd need to not only put a large amount of time and finance into getting the house in good solid shape for sale, but perhaps the bigger truth in needing to face the years of belongings we'd kept stored over there for whatever reason — storing to \u003Ci\u003Edeal\u003C\/i\u003E with later, storing to perhaps \u003Ci\u003Euse\u003C\/i\u003E later, storing to keep out of our primary home, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter 3+ years of sitting on the home, we were finally ready to address it this past spring. With advice from our realtor, our goal was to have the house ready and listed in the summer for autumn prospects. Given the timeline, we started by setting a tangible date for a yard sale to clear the house, then mapped out a plan for all the needed repairs. Once we had the plan in place, it took about 7 weeks to accomplish the breadth of home repairs: replacing the roof, gutters, windows, re-screening the porch, collective plumbing, painting the exterior, having brickwork done, tree limb removal, light landscaping and other various odds \u0026amp; ends:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YRtLUEWOmGg\/VqUwzASq-hI\/AAAAAAAAZt8\/RguSWz_FSxY\/s1600\/Roofing%2BRepairs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YRtLUEWOmGg\/VqUwzASq-hI\/AAAAAAAAZt8\/RguSWz_FSxY\/s1600\/Roofing%2BRepairs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RlIxRw2705Q\/VqUwy-ZbVII\/AAAAAAAAZt0\/--PYZWVTjpc\/s1600\/Roof%2B%2526%2BSiding%2Brepairs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RlIxRw2705Q\/VqUwy-ZbVII\/AAAAAAAAZt0\/--PYZWVTjpc\/s1600\/Roof%2B%2526%2BSiding%2Brepairs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-umsLOxb252c\/VqUd64LfrVI\/AAAAAAAAZtM\/9enUb1aPwp8\/s1600\/Home%2BRepairs%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-umsLOxb252c\/VqUd64LfrVI\/AAAAAAAAZtM\/9enUb1aPwp8\/s1600\/Home%2BRepairs%2B2015.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pf1sLp3kkaI\/VqUwytWTcRI\/AAAAAAAAZt4\/faEZ_gujczg\/s1600\/New%2BWindows%2Band%2BLandscaping.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pf1sLp3kkaI\/VqUwytWTcRI\/AAAAAAAAZt4\/faEZ_gujczg\/s1600\/New%2BWindows%2Band%2BLandscaping.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3F7NDIvXym8\/VqUwzIltPwI\/AAAAAAAAZuE\/CIpgZSTXTBA\/s1600\/Windsorview%2BHouse%2BRepairs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3F7NDIvXym8\/VqUwzIltPwI\/AAAAAAAAZuE\/CIpgZSTXTBA\/s1600\/Windsorview%2BHouse%2BRepairs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile up on the roof, we realized a masked friend had been temporarily taking shelter in our chimney:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--SQJp8uYOhs\/VqUwyspzEmI\/AAAAAAAAZtw\/lWswH3H8V_c\/s1600\/Raccoon%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bchimney.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--SQJp8uYOhs\/VqUwyspzEmI\/AAAAAAAAZtw\/lWswH3H8V_c\/s1600\/Raccoon%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bchimney.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAmidst coordinating all the repairs, on the weekends we'd make dedicated trips to the house to address the storage inside, holding ourselves accountable to make some tough decisions. We were able to quickly decipher between yard sale, Craigslist, Goodwill or \"need to sort through further\" in order to clear out the entire interior.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt was a strange feeling walking through the old house completely empty. Our little helper seemed to appreciate a break on the cool bare floors in the heat of the summer:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcB5RoWoHtA\/VqUd65EuygI\/AAAAAAAAZtA\/H4HNna3O8Jg\/s1600\/Basil%2Bat%2BWindsorview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcB5RoWoHtA\/VqUd65EuygI\/AAAAAAAAZtA\/H4HNna3O8Jg\/s1600\/Basil%2Bat%2BWindsorview.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe ended up bringing back what felt like a mountain of \"maybes\" and \"need to sort through further\" bins\/bags, which filled the middle room (formerly Stephanie's room \u0026amp; lucky we had the open space as a temporary holding area):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-12egDnWfWP4\/VqUd7PiN08I\/AAAAAAAAZtI\/8cvMTG4iwG8\/s1600\/Storage%2BRoom%2BGrace.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-12egDnWfWP4\/VqUd7PiN08I\/AAAAAAAAZtI\/8cvMTG4iwG8\/s1600\/Storage%2BRoom%2BGrace.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHow's that for keeping it real? I swear we are capable of better. Would you believe this was the same room a few months prior to the above:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SUuFoJfKEks\/VqVL7RfcWXI\/AAAAAAAAZuw\/BBFt5xuLcbA\/s1600\/Stephanie%2527s%2BRoom.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SUuFoJfKEks\/VqVL7RfcWXI\/AAAAAAAAZuw\/BBFt5xuLcbA\/s1600\/Stephanie%2527s%2BRoom.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile it felt chaotic to have a hoarder-style pile collecting upstairs in our primary home, it also felt refreshing to know that \u003Ci\u003Eeverything\u003C\/i\u003E we felt was important to keep was now under a single roof instead of split up randomly among two residences. Now that everything has since been sorted, I have a much clearer feeling of knowing exactly what we have \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E where it all is.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn hindsight, I'll admit that sifting through these \"save for later\" bins was the toughest part of the process for me, carrying the most emotional baggage. This was the stuff that needed going through one by one, the stuff that had been saved from my childhood, early teenage years, letters from those that have since passed away, the things that had been passed down to me when I was too young to really honor them in a meaningful way — a time capsule of boxes and bins I'd stored in Tim's garage with the plan to go through it all \"someday.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qx7pTrvTAtc\/VqUd65DEpZI\/AAAAAAAAZtE\/9mM7FI7vqnA\/s1600\/Memory%2BStorage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qx7pTrvTAtc\/VqUd65DEpZI\/AAAAAAAAZtE\/9mM7FI7vqnA\/s1600\/Memory%2BStorage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs funny as it sounds, I set a goal of getting through the room over the course of 3 weekends — no outings, no excuses. I stuck to the timeline and it took me every hour of those three weekends to get through it.\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPro-tip:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;On Friday nights I would turn on a new episode of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aetv.com\/shows\/hoarders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHoarders\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in order to pump myself up to keep going until it was done.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGoing through it all, I understood why I'd been subliminally pushing it all aside for so many years. There were some tears, but more often than not a good laugh and lots of picture texts to family and friends as I rediscovered treasures that unlocked memories I'd long since forgotten. There was a surreal feeling to it — now the adult version of myself peering through a window into a past where the perspective is completely shifted. Life is funny like that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RlnhUyiv2h8\/VqUwzBLanYI\/AAAAAAAAZuA\/PRIsbYdw57E\/s1600\/Windsorview%2BHome.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RlnhUyiv2h8\/VqUwzBLanYI\/AAAAAAAAZuA\/PRIsbYdw57E\/s1600\/Windsorview%2BHome.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBy late July we'd gotten the house in shape both inside and out, ready for listing on the Richmond market. While still retaining the same bones, the house felt refreshed and like a new space — one of those weird hindsight feelings of wondering why we didn't do these things sooner or while we lived there (life again, does funny things).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEarly on our realtor joked that the house would sell during the one window we'd set aside for vacationing in Italy — and that's precisely how it happened. We were \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/09\/vacation-photos-italy-house.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esitting on the terrace\u003C\/a\u003E overlooking the pastoral hills of Umbria with limited wifi when Tim received the initial offer via mobile email. From there, completely over email while abroad we worked with our realtor through the negotiation, contracting and even inspection process. We laughed both at the timing and the ability to press forward with the help of technology.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe final closing date came in mid-October. As a final goodbye on the eve of closing, we planned a final dinner in the old house. It was a makeshift picnic-style meal of takeout Thai food from our old neighborhood favorite, paired with a freshly popped open bottle of bubbly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VRYKj62Mi48\/VqT0Ox48cVI\/AAAAAAAAZsw\/S8ZAvuTq3sw\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-01-24%2Bat%2B10.56.20%2BAM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VRYKj62Mi48\/VqT0Ox48cVI\/AAAAAAAAZsw\/S8ZAvuTq3sw\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-01-24%2Bat%2B10.56.20%2BAM.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStephanie was able to join in and it was a fun way to reminisce on the memories and think about just how far we've come. When packing everything up and locking the door one final time, the emotion of it all bubbled up in that moment more than we'd expected. While proud of our accomplishment and seeing it through to sale, this was a bittersweet moment of letting go.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow further removed and on the other end, we are entering this year grateful —\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGrateful for not only the shelter our old house provided, but the memories made. Grateful for our ability to hold onto the house until the real estate market returned and we were in a head space ready to tackle the work ahead. Grateful for pushing ourselves to go through years of storage and emotional baggage, challenging ourselves to let go and for feeling organized, simplified and clear on the other side. Grateful for the tradesmen we met, the home repair work we learned how to price out and the contacts we've made moving into new projects. Grateful for a quick sale and the place we find ourselves in now — a single home to focus on, and less weight to carry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs you can gather, this has been a learning experience for us — one I am sure many can relate to with the sale of a family home. We thank you for taking the time to stop in today to share in the highlights from the largest of projects we tackled over the course of 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/12\/our-search-for-new-home-little.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe story behind purchasing our current home\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7857046548791539089\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/01\/grateful-coming-home.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7857046548791539089"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7857046548791539089"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/01\/grateful-coming-home.html","title":"Grateful: Coming Home"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7DFzrnwUmM\/VqUwzbprH4I\/AAAAAAAAZuI\/LgZtoLurC9Q\/s72-c\/Windsorview%2BHouse.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-5414998755718915995"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-31T18:29:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T12:57:42.020-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"In our words"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"The Blog"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Best of 17 Apart 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K4ddLQ66dtw\/VoSqXbGfwtI\/AAAAAAAAZrg\/pnD6ShYSAt8\/s1600\/2015%2BBest%2Bof%2B17Apart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K4ddLQ66dtw\/VoSqXbGfwtI\/AAAAAAAAZrg\/pnD6ShYSAt8\/s1600\/2015%2BBest%2Bof%2B17Apart.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOver the past (5!) years, we've celebrated the year-end close with a look back and assembly of our most popular posts from the blog over the past year. This year was refreshing taking a look back — realizing when in a time where we felt less productive, we actually accomplished a heck of a lot. We are inherent \"doers,\" and revisiting our 2015 projects, travel, gatherings \u0026amp; everyday adventures maintains that spark of motivation to continue to archive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBreaking slightly from traditional recap format, we've decided to change things up a bit by calling out a few of our \u003Ci\u003Eown\u003C\/i\u003E favorite posts along with the top analytical ranking snaps, projects and shares from our collective \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/17apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/17apart\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026amp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/17ApartBlog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E accounts. So, let's get to it...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf we had to name our personal favorites from the year, they'd include photo recaps from Italy (the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/09\/vacation-photos-italy-house.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehouse\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026amp; the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/10\/vacation-photos-italy-sights.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esights\u003C\/a\u003E), our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/07\/our-uk-trip-london-snaps.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esummer trip to the UK\u003C\/a\u003E, Basil's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/09\/basils-5th-birthday.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5th birthday memories\u003C\/a\u003E, our \u003Ci\u003Esuccessful\u003C\/i\u003E try at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/how-to-plant-asparagus-root-crowns-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eplanting asparagus crowns in containers\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026amp; this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/over-on-ehow-diy-copper-pipe-jewelry.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY take on an industrial jewelry stand\u003C\/a\u003E, which turned out so well we've started producing them for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/231301007\/industrial-modern-copper-pipe-jewelry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEtsy shop\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026lt; + \u0026lt; + \u0026lt; POPULAR ON INSTAGRAM \u0026gt; + \u0026gt; + \u0026gt;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere seemed to be a common thread among our top liked photos on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/17apart\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E this year — can you guess it?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xVf5U5KAs_M\/VoRbM6iFVhI\/AAAAAAAAZpo\/cZcdF9NWraQ\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-12-30%2Bat%2B5.30.51%2BPM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xVf5U5KAs_M\/VoRbM6iFVhI\/AAAAAAAAZpo\/cZcdF9NWraQ\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-12-30%2Bat%2B5.30.51%2BPM.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStumped (ha)? You love seeing pictures of Basil on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/17apart\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E, especially when he's accessorized, and small hints of baked goods. Noted.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026lt; + \u0026lt; + \u0026lt; POPULAR ON PINTEREST \u0026gt; + \u0026gt; + \u0026gt;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt came as a surprise to us, but love the fact that our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/558305685030230964\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY take on exposing the brick chimney\u003C\/a\u003E in Brandon's room was our most shared on Pinterest. The pin shows this project in the middle of the process — get a full look at the before and after photos of this undertaking in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/before-after-exposing-brick-chimney.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis post\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/558305685030230964\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fSC-AJV9C3c\/VoRl8zZWbTI\/AAAAAAAAZrQ\/uwPePKi3yoQ\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-12-30%2Bat%2B6.16.38%2BPM.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026lt; + \u0026lt; + \u0026lt; POPULAR ON FACEBOOK \u0026gt; + \u0026gt; + \u0026gt;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBest liked on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/17ApartBlog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E? Tim \u0026amp; the Costco Bear:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SuhXDhmAwvo\/VoRlb4mgEjI\/AAAAAAAAZrI\/2wr7rXH_uUo\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-12-30%2Bat%2B5.26.58%2BPM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SuhXDhmAwvo\/VoRlb4mgEjI\/AAAAAAAAZrI\/2wr7rXH_uUo\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-12-30%2Bat%2B5.26.58%2BPM.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd now, the top 10 visited posts from right here on the blog in 2015 — once again, we were so excited to see that you're most enjoying our adventures in DIY projects, following the progress on our home updates and birthday ideas for both kiddos \u0026amp; pets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/1st-birthday-cake-decorating-idea.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChelsea's 1st Birthday Cake\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E Chelsea's very first birthday back in March was a great excuse and creative challenge for making a cake fit for a very special princess. With the help of a few strategically placed cookie cutters, we made both Chelsea \u0026amp; the other kiddos happy that day:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/1st-birthday-cake-decorating-idea.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lB8kCRInInY\/VoRkVsrGrUI\/AAAAAAAAZqQ\/JsCRF34lsXg\/s1600\/First%2Bbirthday%2Bcake%2Bdecorating.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/dog-birthday-cake-recipe-basils-4th.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBasil's Birthday Cake\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E While technically a post from 2014, this dog-friendly cake recipe topped the charts this year with dog lovers everywhere — it uses a meatloaf base and is decorated with mashed potato icing \u0026amp; pea piping. What can we say, we're suckers for this big guy:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/dog-birthday-cake-recipe-basils-4th.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UvnAjVriulU\/VoRkU58MTWI\/AAAAAAAAZp8\/EKFJT7k5Iik\/s1600\/Basil%2527s%2BBirthday%2BCake.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/diy-vertical-succulent-garden-ehows_21.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Vertical Succulent Garden\u003C\/a\u003E: \u003C\/b\u003EThe results of taking part in a DIY blogger challenge with eHow back in May — we had to come up with a project that used sonotubes, an Ikea Lack table, paint \u0026amp; chain. We love a good challenge and were quite pleased with the final result:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/diy-vertical-succulent-garden-ehows_21.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zdoqUR8RTeg\/VoRkVT6U2vI\/AAAAAAAAZqY\/urppJFjYc_A\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/03\/over-on-ehow-cracking-code-on-how-to.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to Make Wooden Candle Wicks\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;When looking into best practices for making wooden candle wicks, we were surprised to find very limited information for doing so. We love the look of wooden wicks so much we decided to try and crack the code — and the secret ingredient turned out to be surprisingly simple. We loved \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/03\/over-on-ehow-cracking-code-on-how-to.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esharing the results of our findings\u003C\/a\u003E in this project post and it sounds like many other DIY enthusiasts were as well:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/03\/over-on-ehow-cracking-code-on-how-to.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AJjzHQYrHiM\/VoRkWKvrK2I\/AAAAAAAAZqo\/soqqAXxQ4s0\/s1600\/Wooden_Wick_Candles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/01\/over-on-ehow-transform-old-light.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOutdated Light Fixtures to Modern Lanterns\u003C\/a\u003E: \u003C\/b\u003EI'll never forget photographing these glowing votives outdoors on a chilly freezing day — we'd taken them down the street in order to get a better shot. All in all, this was one of those really fun upcycling projects where a little \"re-imagination\" at our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.richmondhabitat.org\/restore123\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elocal Restore\u003C\/a\u003E came in handy:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/01\/over-on-ehow-transform-old-light.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DtlvxFln2yk\/VoRkUxeeIrI\/AAAAAAAAZqA\/xEz8aJhLaXc\/s1600\/Brass_Glass_Lanterns.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Industrial Bookends\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Perhaps topping our own favorites list from the past year — these industrial modern bookcases have been the statement pieces to complete our full office transformation. They've continued to evolve as Mary rearranges pieces on the shelves and have been an endless source of inspiration since we installed them:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZiMKMddHdw\/VoRkVQ2nyeI\/AAAAAAAAZqE\/fOy2mIq6PVA\/s1600\/Custom_Bookcases_Mantle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/01\/over-on-ehow-sew-simple-drawstring.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESew a Simple Drawstring Bag\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;It turns out this simple project was a popular one — it's the ticking and nautical rope that bring this bag to life for us and it's such a versatile storage solution:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/01\/over-on-ehow-sew-simple-drawstring.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UsREMlOgu84\/VoRkVZWuyKI\/AAAAAAAAZqU\/fpmYJNruiWc\/s1600\/Easy_Sew_Drawstring_Laundry_Bag.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/how-to-build-diy-giant-jenga-stacking.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Giant Jenga Style Stacking Game\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Not long after whipping together the drawstring bag above, we tried our hands at making an oversized version of the wooden stacking game, Jenga (we store all the pieces in the aforementioned bag). Once complete, we invited the kids over to learn how to play, which turned out to be a big hit all around:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/how-to-build-diy-giant-jenga-stacking.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zQNIge8vjs4\/VoRkWCW4KiI\/AAAAAAAAZqw\/Ta_P7gmyxbM\/s1600\/Playing%2BGiant%2BJenga.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/over-on-ehow-diy-upcycled-medicine.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Upcycled Medicine Cabinet\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Another favorite upcycling project from the year, we found the inspiration for this medicine cabinet, an old radiator door cover, at a local salvage warehouse, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.caravatis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECaravati's\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uhU5LfIOJzw\/VoRkV3YpIqI\/AAAAAAAAZqc\/vRuQj_f-R18\/s1600\/Medicine%2BCabinet%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uhU5LfIOJzw\/VoRkV3YpIqI\/AAAAAAAAZqc\/vRuQj_f-R18\/s1600\/Medicine%2BCabinet%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/giveaway-bw-barkery-collar-bow-tie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBasil in a Bow Tie\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E: Finally, it wouldn't be a proper send-off or popularity contest without another mention of our favorite four-legged family member. Back in April Basil donned a new collar from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/bwbarkery?source=aw\u0026amp;awc=6220_1451601221_6641639a2951f5aa7da1f03aecd63b68\u0026amp;utm_source=affiliate_window\u0026amp;utm_medium=affiliate\u0026amp;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer\u0026amp;utm_content=234053\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EB.W. Barkery\u003C\/a\u003E, which in turn sparked one our most popular giveaways of the year:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/giveaway-bw-barkery-collar-bow-tie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-G1dI_v6KG9k\/VoRkU5KSlrI\/AAAAAAAAZp4\/zWqKoQcWFwE\/s1600\/Basil%2B4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhew, what a 2015! It's been a fun stroll down memory lane, remembering favorites and rediscovering just how much we did over the past 12 months — certainly inspiration for the adventures and projects to come in the year ahead. Many thanks for taking the time to check in on us today and over the years — we wish you the best this New Year's Eve!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELooking for even more?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIn case you missed them or just want to look back through with us, here's a look at the top posts from years' past:\u003Cb\u003E Best of ----\u0026gt; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/01\/best-of-17-apart-in-2014.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2014\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/12\/best-of-17-apart-in-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2013\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/12\/best-of-17-apart-in-2012_31.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2012\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/12\/best-of-17-apart-in-2011.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2011\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5414998755718915995\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/12\/best-of-17-apart-2015.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5414998755718915995"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5414998755718915995"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/12\/best-of-17-apart-2015.html","title":"Best of 17 Apart 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K4ddLQ66dtw\/VoSqXbGfwtI\/AAAAAAAAZrg\/pnD6ShYSAt8\/s72-c\/2015%2BBest%2Bof%2B17Apart.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6419558442800985236"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-21T18:11:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T11:30:49.893-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Project Airstream"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: Storage Trunk Bench \u0026 Coffee Table"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jTMPxIFi_Rk\/VJWXNtaj9XI\/AAAAAAAAXxw\/rFmHSGe_Hxc\/s1600\/Storage_Trunk_Seat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jTMPxIFi_Rk\/VJWXNtaj9XI\/AAAAAAAAXxw\/rFmHSGe_Hxc\/s1600\/Storage_Trunk_Seat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOur latest project could basically be considered a small-space wonder. If you've been following along with our progress on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupdating the 1976 airstream\u003C\/a\u003E that our friends, Josiah and Jocelyn, recently purchased, you'll know it's a small space that could benefit from creative, multi-purpose storage solutions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V0xR85i0hRo\/VJWXONBwK3I\/AAAAAAAAXyA\/GreKNyO2r5k\/s1600\/Upholstery_Batting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V0xR85i0hRo\/VJWXONBwK3I\/AAAAAAAAXyA\/GreKNyO2r5k\/s1600\/Upholstery_Batting.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOur\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/diy-storage-trunk-bench-and-coffee-table\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elatest project in collaboration with eHow\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;came straight from an idea that sparked while updating the airstream. We'd originally thought about incorporating a storage trunk for use as a coffee table with added storage (not a new idea), but then it struck — what if it could work even harder?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-15I3gmpLiE0\/VJWXNphozCI\/AAAAAAAAXx0\/y42wLM437vg\/s1600\/How_to_Finish_an_Upholstered_Corner_Seat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-15I3gmpLiE0\/VJWXNphozCI\/AAAAAAAAXx0\/y42wLM437vg\/s1600\/How_to_Finish_an_Upholstered_Corner_Seat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThat's when we came up with the idea to create a flippable \"trunk topper\" with one upholstered side for additional seating or to use as an ottoman:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YEvWlXe1WRM\/VJWXOGTXyzI\/AAAAAAAAXx8\/MbqN7z7tD9M\/s1600\/Seat_Cushion.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YEvWlXe1WRM\/VJWXOGTXyzI\/AAAAAAAAXx8\/MbqN7z7tD9M\/s1600\/Seat_Cushion.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOn the underside we installed a smooth hardwood board to act as a coffee table, game table or other hardworking surface:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AksKh034wUg\/VJWXOGu3DHI\/AAAAAAAAXx4\/_q1BXLC4ryM\/s1600\/Storage_Trunk_Table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AksKh034wUg\/VJWXOGu3DHI\/AAAAAAAAXx4\/_q1BXLC4ryM\/s1600\/Storage_Trunk_Table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe topper rests right on top of the trunk, which can be used to store blankets or other odds and ends — just flip to use whichever side is needed at the moment. After making it, we realize we'd basically made a glorified \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=lap+desk\u0026amp;espv=2\u0026amp;source=lnms\u0026amp;tbm=isch\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ei=jPyWVLAmzL6CBNb7gkg\u0026amp;ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg\u0026amp;biw=1592\u0026amp;bih=772\u0026amp;dpr=0.9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elap desk\u003C\/a\u003E, ha, but it works so well as a multi-purpose piece of furniture!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe're looking forward to bringing the trunk and topper with us to set up in the airstream on our next visit and will be sure to post an update here on the blog once it's set up.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/diy-storage-trunk-bench-and-coffee-table\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to see more pictures of the storage trunk with step by step instructions for making a one of your own.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Airstream Projects\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6419558442800985236\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/12\/over-on-ehow-storage-trunk-bench-coffee.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6419558442800985236"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6419558442800985236"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/12\/over-on-ehow-storage-trunk-bench-coffee.html","title":"Over on eHow: Storage Trunk Bench \u0026 Coffee Table"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jTMPxIFi_Rk\/VJWXNtaj9XI\/AAAAAAAAXxw\/rFmHSGe_Hxc\/s72-c\/Storage_Trunk_Seat.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7678537555820476701"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-10T10:17:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T11:31:36.026-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"animals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"farms"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Project Airstream"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Farmstream Updates: Painting \u0026 Backsplash"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pq2P62t4cjE\/VHuS7buhs3I\/AAAAAAAAXok\/KezXRskg-ts\/s1600\/Farmstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pq2P62t4cjE\/VHuS7buhs3I\/AAAAAAAAXok\/KezXRskg-ts\/s1600\/Farmstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA few weeks ago we made it back out to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lockhartfamilyfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELockhart Family Farm\u003C\/a\u003E to continue working on updating the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E1976 airstream\u003C\/a\u003E that our friends, Josiah and Jocelyn, recently purchased to house on the farm. It's set up as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/3498760\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecamping-style AirBnB rental\u003C\/a\u003E where guests can come stay on the farm through their travels.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe camper was bought in its original state and we've been helping to slowly update the interior as time permits over the past several months. The last time we checked in was back in the summer, when we started painting the walls a bright white, gave the refrigerator a chalkboard facade and found a few hidden surprises in and around the airstream (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/project-airstream-painting-planning.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eread that full post here\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat's funny is, we actually hadn't been able to make it back to work on updates for a while since \"The Farmstream\" (our official name for the camper) started to book solid ever since launching on AirBnB! This is actually great news, but definitely caused us to plan around a timeframe where the camper was un-occupied. We've also decided to plan around more bite-sized updates we can complete in a morning or afternoon as not to disrupt the rental schedule. With that background, the main goals for this most recent trip were to finish the final painting along the camper walls and install the faux tin tile backsplash in the kitchen area we'd mentioned in our last update.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JEAmEvpORow\/VHuS7ZQS50I\/AAAAAAAAXoo\/CNDfjxizPl4\/s1600\/Airstream%2BFire%2Bpit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JEAmEvpORow\/VHuS7ZQS50I\/AAAAAAAAXoo\/CNDfjxizPl4\/s1600\/Airstream%2BFire%2Bpit.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUpon arrival at the farm, we were greeted with the new fire pit the Lockharts made that sits out in front of the camper. Can't you just imagine striking up a fire, cracking open some spirits and enjoying a crisp evening around this homemade pit?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1KPdoygbENc\/VHuS7ghvErI\/AAAAAAAAXow\/j3_qL8A8YlU\/s1600\/Fire%2BPit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1KPdoygbENc\/VHuS7ghvErI\/AAAAAAAAXow\/j3_qL8A8YlU\/s1600\/Fire%2BPit.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBefore getting to work in the camper, Josiah walked us around the land to show us all the new and familiar heritage breed animals, including baby piglets, goats and turkeys that were gearing up for winter around the farm. The farm is always so beautiful, no matter the season, but we have to admit — late autumn was pretty spectacular:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MQXpPPSXwdU\/VHuSj5TJXVI\/AAAAAAAAXn4\/Y3xyxtf9Ofc\/s1600\/LockhartFamilyFarm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MQXpPPSXwdU\/VHuSj5TJXVI\/AAAAAAAAXn4\/Y3xyxtf9Ofc\/s1600\/LockhartFamilyFarm.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-91m1P-Iyto4\/VHuSj16e7DI\/AAAAAAAAXn0\/0jpzGYz4mGw\/s1600\/LockhartGoats.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-91m1P-Iyto4\/VHuSj16e7DI\/AAAAAAAAXn0\/0jpzGYz4mGw\/s1600\/LockhartGoats.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PY3D-lD661M\/VHuSkYz9p3I\/AAAAAAAAXn8\/neCTgndLQMY\/s1600\/LockhartTurkeys.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PY3D-lD661M\/VHuSkYz9p3I\/AAAAAAAAXn8\/neCTgndLQMY\/s1600\/LockhartTurkeys.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OgKy8r9UjzY\/VHuSklg0YWI\/AAAAAAAAXoE\/lpeYprieeuA\/s1600\/Piglets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OgKy8r9UjzY\/VHuSklg0YWI\/AAAAAAAAXoE\/lpeYprieeuA\/s1600\/Piglets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IeA24BuJC3E\/VHuSkxn5GYI\/AAAAAAAAXoI\/ch7ezqn6hb0\/s1600\/Wilbur.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IeA24BuJC3E\/VHuSkxn5GYI\/AAAAAAAAXoI\/ch7ezqn6hb0\/s1600\/Wilbur.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs mentioned above, one of our main priorities with this visit was to complete the final coats of paint along the walls, resulting in a bright white base to build and decorate around. I worked in the back bedroom space of the camper to brighten up the walls:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-n1hFW-MtgoI\/VHuS9SgLAWI\/AAAAAAAAXpY\/K91aorvCSjc\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-n1hFW-MtgoI\/VHuS9SgLAWI\/AAAAAAAAXpY\/K91aorvCSjc\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AGsEf1SNFeo\/VHuS8_rpjGI\/AAAAAAAAXpM\/fpPasO7T0Rc\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream%2BBedroom.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AGsEf1SNFeo\/VHuS8_rpjGI\/AAAAAAAAXpM\/fpPasO7T0Rc\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream%2BBedroom.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hJWTdI36rfw\/VHuS9nXM9ZI\/AAAAAAAAXpc\/BSlqbUZAX2g\/s1600\/Roller%2BPainting%2BAirstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hJWTdI36rfw\/VHuS9nXM9ZI\/AAAAAAAAXpc\/BSlqbUZAX2g\/s1600\/Roller%2BPainting%2BAirstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThis process went pretty quick with the help of a paint roller and we loved the fresh feel we were left with:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qGzBIT2p3nc\/VHuS8qxdHbI\/AAAAAAAAXpE\/NU9VMT70NgA\/s1600\/Painted%2BBedroom.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qGzBIT2p3nc\/VHuS8qxdHbI\/AAAAAAAAXpE\/NU9VMT70NgA\/s1600\/Painted%2BBedroom.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMary and I both worked to paint the walls in the hallway leading into the bedroom. There is an ample amount of veneered wood finishes around this area of the camper, so the white helps break things up a bit:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6al6mJi6Dnw\/VHuS7_vVHuI\/AAAAAAAAXo0\/7HOYY2ESsrQ\/s1600\/Mary%2BPainting%2BAirstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6al6mJi6Dnw\/VHuS7_vVHuI\/AAAAAAAAXo0\/7HOYY2ESsrQ\/s1600\/Mary%2BPainting%2BAirstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-E7ybtjltxkY\/VHuS9KPRZxI\/AAAAAAAAXpU\/O7irGOG7e4c\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream%2BWhite.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-E7ybtjltxkY\/VHuS9KPRZxI\/AAAAAAAAXpU\/O7irGOG7e4c\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream%2BWhite.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe ended up leaving the sliding hallway door the original wood finish to add in a little contrast and have plans to paint the cabinetry and closet doors a neutral shade of gray or blue in a future update. Here's a view of how we shaped up after these final coats of paint:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjcTNGhDtu4\/VHuS8JUjrzI\/AAAAAAAAXp4\/-hc_JyBd-Fg\/s1600\/Painted%2BAirstream%2BHall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjcTNGhDtu4\/VHuS8JUjrzI\/AAAAAAAAXp4\/-hc_JyBd-Fg\/s1600\/Painted%2BAirstream%2BHall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EJosiah and Jocelyn had recently returned home from a trip to England, Scotland and Italy — so we had fun hearing all about their travels and enjoyed a chance to see and taste some of the goodies they brought home, like this sculptural horse, made entirely of cheese:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZI5byX9ojUI\/VHuTaJesHpI\/AAAAAAAAXqE\/ujr-Xr7IOzQ\/s1600\/Cheese%2BSculpture.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZI5byX9ojUI\/VHuTaJesHpI\/AAAAAAAAXqE\/ujr-Xr7IOzQ\/s1600\/Cheese%2BSculpture.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIsn't that something? Josiah also poured a tasting of mead from their travels, which was a nice way of transitioning from painting into a couple other updates we had planned for this trip.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pi_fm5Tobrk\/VHuTaC4901I\/AAAAAAAAXqM\/w4kyZRZf2DE\/s1600\/Airstream%2BMead.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pi_fm5Tobrk\/VHuTaC4901I\/AAAAAAAAXqM\/w4kyZRZf2DE\/s1600\/Airstream%2BMead.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0bFJydNTtO8\/VHuTaM-_y0I\/AAAAAAAAXqI\/R_9CKJaKffI\/s1600\/Mead%2BTasting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0bFJydNTtO8\/VHuTaM-_y0I\/AAAAAAAAXqI\/R_9CKJaKffI\/s1600\/Mead%2BTasting.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the smaller updates we made was sanding down \u0026amp; re-installing the wood panel that would have originally fit into the end of the upper kitchen cabinet shelf:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ktSjVPRHVAk\/VHuToPwvEHI\/AAAAAAAAXqo\/7xDZh07PmJw\/s1600\/Wooden%2BShelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ktSjVPRHVAk\/VHuToPwvEHI\/AAAAAAAAXqo\/7xDZh07PmJw\/s1600\/Wooden%2BShelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TSsRof004ho\/VHuTnsev0zI\/AAAAAAAAXqc\/SKHHqzaOSec\/s1600\/Painted%2BShelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TSsRof004ho\/VHuTnsev0zI\/AAAAAAAAXqc\/SKHHqzaOSec\/s1600\/Painted%2BShelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kWhEPXXzdzU\/VHuTnkwBadI\/AAAAAAAAXqg\/zN6qUVQZvnU\/s1600\/Wooden%2BShelf%2BApplication.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kWhEPXXzdzU\/VHuTnkwBadI\/AAAAAAAAXqg\/zN6qUVQZvnU\/s1600\/Wooden%2BShelf%2BApplication.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis end cap was originally covered in soft padding — the wood panel underneath was a bit of a hidden discovery for us that tied so well back into the updated feel we're going for. To give you an idea, this is what the end cap looked like before, with all of it's 1970's original padded glory:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-v7S1GbIb8UQ\/VITns9ak0yI\/AAAAAAAAXtM\/xWc3IXw_IcQ\/s1600\/Removing%2BAirstream%2BShelves.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-v7S1GbIb8UQ\/VITns9ak0yI\/AAAAAAAAXtM\/xWc3IXw_IcQ\/s1600\/Removing%2BAirstream%2BShelves.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENext up, the backsplash! We were able to fully install a faux tin tile backsplash in the kitchen, and can't believe the difference it makes:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dpIXWolYmvU\/VHuT8WyZF4I\/AAAAAAAAXsI\/FDNV4U8ofOw\/s1600\/Complete%2BAirstream%2BBacksplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dpIXWolYmvU\/VHuT8WyZF4I\/AAAAAAAAXsI\/FDNV4U8ofOw\/s1600\/Complete%2BAirstream%2BBacksplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's how it all went down...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'd come across these faux ceiling tile sheets made of plastic at the hardware store and immediately thought they'd make a unique backsplash in the camper. The material is flexible, which works to our advantage since the airstream has curved walls. To get started, I removed all the window hardware and framing from around the kitchen window:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JiTf5iIjHYo\/VHuT9tJ8pbI\/AAAAAAAAXro\/4cdFT340SkY\/s1600\/Prepping%2BBacksplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JiTf5iIjHYo\/VHuT9tJ8pbI\/AAAAAAAAXro\/4cdFT340SkY\/s1600\/Prepping%2BBacksplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe then held the tile sheet up against the wall, tracing around the window to mark where we'd need to make cuts. Fun fact — those are goat hoof trimming sheers we used to make the cuts (when on a farm...), ha!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WTQZG8i7d48\/VHuT8tdnItI\/AAAAAAAAXrM\/zM8t-cyOLiI\/s1600\/Cutting%2BBacksplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WTQZG8i7d48\/VHuT8tdnItI\/AAAAAAAAXrM\/zM8t-cyOLiI\/s1600\/Cutting%2BBacksplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7YHFSEDuAiM\/VHuT8tMyuNI\/AAAAAAAAXrI\/mMA18jjwurc\/s1600\/Cut%2BBacksplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7YHFSEDuAiM\/VHuT8tMyuNI\/AAAAAAAAXrI\/mMA18jjwurc\/s1600\/Cut%2BBacksplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce the measurements and cuts were made, we used double-sided tape made for use with these backsplash sheets to adhere them to the kitchen wall:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x6OBrELa5dM\/VHuT85pRd7I\/AAAAAAAAXrQ\/1fenJisneik\/s1600\/Doublesided%2BTape.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x6OBrELa5dM\/VHuT85pRd7I\/AAAAAAAAXrQ\/1fenJisneik\/s1600\/Doublesided%2BTape.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9az7NJhwl3g\/VHuT9wA-DVI\/AAAAAAAAXrw\/03Gbk0Y6POU\/s1600\/Stick-on%2BBacksplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9az7NJhwl3g\/VHuT9wA-DVI\/AAAAAAAAXrw\/03Gbk0Y6POU\/s1600\/Stick-on%2BBacksplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XuvU-Cyk-kg\/VHuT9Vi0QKI\/AAAAAAAAXrc\/c77Njp4wFQ8\/s1600\/Laying%2Bbacksplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XuvU-Cyk-kg\/VHuT9Vi0QKI\/AAAAAAAAXrc\/c77Njp4wFQ8\/s1600\/Laying%2Bbacksplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe were actually surprised at how simple the installation was — before I knew it, I was reinstalling the window frame so we could stand back and take a look at the final outcome.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ktWemQX9uIc\/VHuT9ID13gI\/AAAAAAAAXrk\/pLeWD033V-E\/s1600\/Installing%2BWindow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ktWemQX9uIc\/VHuT9ID13gI\/AAAAAAAAXrk\/pLeWD033V-E\/s1600\/Installing%2BWindow.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was amazing to us just how much the updated backsplash changed the look and feel of this little nook:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tyesf9iPB1M\/VHuT8BkC9EI\/AAAAAAAAXq8\/8f4xX3ooRLU\/s1600\/Backsplash%2BAfter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tyesf9iPB1M\/VHuT8BkC9EI\/AAAAAAAAXq8\/8f4xX3ooRLU\/s1600\/Backsplash%2BAfter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWith that, it was time to call it a day. Here's a final look at how things are shaping up after our last visit:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vb1obetCGZY\/VHuT8KuflVI\/AAAAAAAAXrE\/cVwPAIK3nPU\/s1600\/Airstream%2BBack%2BAfter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vb1obetCGZY\/VHuT8KuflVI\/AAAAAAAAXrE\/cVwPAIK3nPU\/s1600\/Airstream%2BBack%2BAfter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe shot above is the camper view from standing in the front, looking back. Below shows the view of the front of the camper while standing in the kitchen:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XmEwxeLGF5I\/VHuT8K2IOWI\/AAAAAAAAXrA\/rzMqQ9NsMyA\/s1600\/Airstream%2BAfter%2BFront.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XmEwxeLGF5I\/VHuT8K2IOWI\/AAAAAAAAXrA\/rzMqQ9NsMyA\/s1600\/Airstream%2BAfter%2BFront.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're really happy with the progress and will be excited to continue working to make updates to the camper moving forward. We've loved watching all the stories from travelers who've come to stay in the farm camper \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/3498760\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eroll in on AirBnB\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESee the full background on where we started with the Airstream \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/weekend-basics-project-airstream.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this post\u003C\/a\u003E and see some of the original \"before\" shots \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/project-airstream-renovation-begins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this post\u003C\/a\u003E. Keep up with our airstream progress by following \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@FarmStream\u003C\/a\u003E on Instagram and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Project Airstream Posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7678537555820476701\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/12\/farmstream-updates-painting-backsplash.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7678537555820476701"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7678537555820476701"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/12\/farmstream-updates-painting-backsplash.html","title":"Farmstream Updates: Painting \u0026 Backsplash"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pq2P62t4cjE\/VHuS7buhs3I\/AAAAAAAAXok\/KezXRskg-ts\/s72-c\/Farmstream.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1850380263728649251"},"published":{"$t":"2014-11-14T08:37:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T11:40:30.956-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Closet Door Gift Wrapping Station"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4GPU-pg-P-U\/VGYDtllF0sI\/AAAAAAAANI8\/GMeU74PrQc0\/s1600\/Wrapping_Paper_Station.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4GPU-pg-P-U\/VGYDtllF0sI\/AAAAAAAANI8\/GMeU74PrQc0\/s1600\/Wrapping_Paper_Station.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're getting on top of our organization game this holiday season, especially with the addition of this latest gift-wrapping storage system we installed along the interior closet door in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/before-after-exposing-brick-chimney.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrandon's room\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe whole system was made using double curtain rod brackets and wooden dowels; all the project details are newly published in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/use-ordinary-curtain-rods-to-create-a-behind-the-door-wrapping-paper-station\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour latest project post for eHow\u003C\/a\u003E. The curtain rod brackets are so great for a space like this since they extend out from the door and the double holes allow for twice the amount of rolls and ribbon (which makes Mary happy).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2HHvzqkCYnQ\/VGYDta3fjvI\/AAAAAAAANI4\/PYJpWeOr2Nk\/s1600\/Wrapping_Paper_Organizer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2HHvzqkCYnQ\/VGYDta3fjvI\/AAAAAAAANI4\/PYJpWeOr2Nk\/s1600\/Wrapping_Paper_Organizer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt might sound odd to install something like this in a bedroom, but the truth is, this room is more of a multi-functional space we use as Brandon's room when he comes to visit from college, a guest room and more regularly a makeshift office supply space, since we use the closet to hold office supplies. It works for us!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AVDefTBZUHY\/VGYDtCYUL4I\/AAAAAAAANIw\/EiiukGgIa-Y\/s1600\/Brandon's%2BCloset.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AVDefTBZUHY\/VGYDtCYUL4I\/AAAAAAAANIw\/EiiukGgIa-Y\/s1600\/Brandon's%2BCloset.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile our house has ample square footage, the storage space is deceptively lacking and we've had to come up with several creative solutions since moving in. Older homes like ours just weren't built with a ton of closet space or added storage — life must have been simpler and more furniture used for these sorts of things.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6vIJ6QS2Kc\/VGYDtIC0n6I\/AAAAAAAANI0\/EeZy35EPZQQ\/s1600\/Gift_Bags_Hook.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6vIJ6QS2Kc\/VGYDtIC0n6I\/AAAAAAAANI0\/EeZy35EPZQQ\/s1600\/Gift_Bags_Hook.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne thing's for sure — our downstairs hall closet (aka, dumping ground) is thanking us for this new bit of breathing room now that all of the gifting supplies have found a tidy new home upstairs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gB-OK6pEqh8\/VGYDtJhOrsI\/AAAAAAAANJQ\/T2pAHjBHp6A\/s1600\/Wrapping_Paper_Closet_Storage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gB-OK6pEqh8\/VGYDtJhOrsI\/AAAAAAAANJQ\/T2pAHjBHp6A\/s1600\/Wrapping_Paper_Closet_Storage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/use-ordinary-curtain-rods-to-create-a-behind-the-door-wrapping-paper-station\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to see more pictures of our new wrapping station with step by step instructions for making one of your own.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1850380263728649251\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/11\/over-on-ehow-diy-closet-door-gift.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1850380263728649251"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1850380263728649251"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/11\/over-on-ehow-diy-closet-door-gift.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Closet Door Gift Wrapping Station"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4GPU-pg-P-U\/VGYDtllF0sI\/AAAAAAAANI8\/GMeU74PrQc0\/s72-c\/Wrapping_Paper_Station.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1455599954657734525"},"published":{"$t":"2014-10-31T17:57:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-08T16:44:41.141-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"renovation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restoration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Before \u0026 After: Exposing a Brick Chimney Under Plaster Walls"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M1GGa3xaFyI\/VFP0XFqHqlI\/AAAAAAAAXYc\/DbaokIzuW5Q\/s1600\/Basil%2Bin%2BBrandon's%2BRoom.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M1GGa3xaFyI\/VFP0XFqHqlI\/AAAAAAAAXYc\/DbaokIzuW5Q\/s1600\/Basil%2Bin%2BBrandon's%2BRoom.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe've sort of been all over the place with house repairs around the upstairs of our home lately — we've been tackling a few \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/09\/long-weekend-basics.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eplumbing issues\u003C\/a\u003E, repairing wall damage \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/weekend-basics_27.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein two rooms\u003C\/a\u003E and even opened up the plaster wall in Brandon's room to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/how-to-remove-plaster-from-a-brick-chimney\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexpose the brick chimney hiding underneath\u003C\/a\u003E. While we've got a lot going on, the most solid progress has taken place in Brandon's room and we're finally at a point where we share a pretty substantial \"before and after\" progress update for this space! As you can see from the picture above, Basil asked if he could do the honors of revealing today's makeover.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPerhaps we should rewind a bit though and show you where we began...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QSjtb8Zr00o\/VFP0XsYjNBI\/AAAAAAAAXYo\/i4z9zeRR0r8\/s1600\/Brandon's%2BRoom%2BBefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QSjtb8Zr00o\/VFP0XsYjNBI\/AAAAAAAAXYo\/i4z9zeRR0r8\/s1600\/Brandon's%2BRoom%2BBefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe hadn't done much to this room (sorry Brandon) other than plop furniture down since moving in almost three years ago. We call it Brandon's room, but it functions as a guest room too since he spends the majority of time at JMU. Upon moving in, there were some pretty serious wall and ceiling cracks with bulging around them in the room that concerned us. During our inspection, each of these areas returned as not being actively wet during our inspection, which rendered them under \"cosmetic\" repairs. Below shows a good picture of how the wall and ceiling both looked upon moving in, which can be normal for older homes with plaster walls:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yy0lUnNjSDE\/VFP0cd8x3tI\/AAAAAAAAXac\/MO78wW-KvR4\/s1600\/Plaster%2BWall%2BCracking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yy0lUnNjSDE\/VFP0cd8x3tI\/AAAAAAAAXac\/MO78wW-KvR4\/s1600\/Plaster%2BWall%2BCracking.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the past couple of years, the wall cracks and bulging along the \u003Ci\u003Ewall\u003C\/i\u003E remained the same (something we tucked in the back of our heads to tackle down the road when time and money permitted), however, the ceiling crack at the back of the room only began to deepen, open further and the ceiling gradually sagged until it fell onto the floor about 3 weeks ago. We actually heard it fall to the ground when we were having tile demolition done in our shower — hey, when it rains it pours, right?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KD2V5qTeL9w\/VFP0YhBsovI\/AAAAAAAAXY8\/ST88F-Vu2ao\/s1600\/Damaged%2BPlaster%2BCeiling.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KD2V5qTeL9w\/VFP0YhBsovI\/AAAAAAAAXY8\/ST88F-Vu2ao\/s1600\/Damaged%2BPlaster%2BCeiling.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe were left with exposed wood lath and layers of history showing through in the walls — pushing the boundaries of the \"industrial chic\" style we usually go for, ha! We'd recently had extensive \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/that-time-simple-painting-makeover-took.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eroof repairs done\u003C\/a\u003E to take care of any outstanding water issues, so we at least knew this area was free from further damage, even though it looked ridiculous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou might remember how we've tackled \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/restoring-plaster-walls-bringing.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erestoring the plaster walls before in Stephanie's room\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;ourselves, but felt like the ceiling in this room was a different skill level then we felt comfortable taking on at this time. So we ended up calling in a professional to come take a look after completely clearing out the room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uZoh-dORD2A\/VFP0ZwOwsOI\/AAAAAAAAXZc\/Hoo5syBBEUI\/s1600\/Full%2BRoom%2BBefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uZoh-dORD2A\/VFP0ZwOwsOI\/AAAAAAAAXZc\/Hoo5syBBEUI\/s1600\/Full%2BRoom%2BBefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHe gave us the option of patching the ceiling with plaster or a patch of sheetrock with plaster skimmed overtop. We opted for the sheetrock since the area was pretty small, we wouldn't be messing with any of the original lathe underneath and it could be taken care of very quickly. While he was there, we opted to have the same style of repair done of the wall that had cracks and bulges from moving in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt was fascinating getting a chance to see the wood lath underneath the walls, and how sheetrock can be screwed in, then covered in plaster to match and flatten the wall:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8fxjaI56dlY\/VFP0ceei__I\/AAAAAAAAXag\/98DbqvRRKj8\/s1600\/Plaster%2BWall%2BLathe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8fxjaI56dlY\/VFP0ceei__I\/AAAAAAAAXag\/98DbqvRRKj8\/s1600\/Plaster%2BWall%2BLathe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l_EUFFa3D7g\/VFP0bkko4iI\/AAAAAAAAXaU\/nEEq22mY5r8\/s1600\/Patching%2BPlaster%2BWall%2Bwith%2BSheetrock.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l_EUFFa3D7g\/VFP0bkko4iI\/AAAAAAAAXaU\/nEEq22mY5r8\/s1600\/Patching%2BPlaster%2BWall%2Bwith%2BSheetrock.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt was the same process for the ceiling:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DZv4AzdwvCs\/VFP0YLSmSrI\/AAAAAAAAXY4\/WlArwBHtFKI\/s1600\/Chimney%2BBefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DZv4AzdwvCs\/VFP0YLSmSrI\/AAAAAAAAXY4\/WlArwBHtFKI\/s1600\/Chimney%2BBefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rF4bDBIYAW8\/VFP0bUMBGjI\/AAAAAAAAXaI\/4n0M91giIkY\/s1600\/Patching%2BPlaster%2BCeiling%2Bwith%2BSheetrock.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rF4bDBIYAW8\/VFP0bUMBGjI\/AAAAAAAAXaI\/4n0M91giIkY\/s1600\/Patching%2BPlaster%2BCeiling%2Bwith%2BSheetrock.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe hired the basic repair and patching, but let our specialist know we'd handle prepping the lath, priming the patch and painting the ceiling and walls ourselves. Not only do we like painting, but it helped cut down on overall work budget by doing the portions of the job we felt comfortable handling. Our guy was very amenable to this, and even gave us tips for the different areas he thought we could tackle on our own:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6z-15-83Fz4\/VFP0cg01g8I\/AAAAAAAAXao\/AVk7C6LCi-c\/s1600\/Priming%2BCeiling.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6z-15-83Fz4\/VFP0cg01g8I\/AAAAAAAAXao\/AVk7C6LCi-c\/s1600\/Priming%2BCeiling.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpeaking of painting, we had Brandon pick out any paint color he wanted, so long as it fell within the Restoration Hardware color palette, ha! We're huge fans of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.restorationhardware.com\/catalog\/category\/products.jsp?categoryId=cat1017001\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERH line of paints\u003C\/a\u003E and have used it in every room we've painted in so far (the entire \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/09\/painting-family-room-done.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edownstairs\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/our-gray-halls-painting-upstairs-hallway.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupstairs hall\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/stephanies-room-makeover-before-after.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStephanie's room\u003C\/a\u003E). It's eco-friendly, goes on so easily and the color palette matches with anything — we rely on their paints anytime we're talking about freshening up a new room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tITnsP1ZvuY\/VFP0ayiTEzI\/AAAAAAAAXZ4\/NHFwCqxL4SE\/s1600\/Painting%2BRestoration%2BHardware%2BPaint.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tITnsP1ZvuY\/VFP0ayiTEzI\/AAAAAAAAXZ4\/NHFwCqxL4SE\/s1600\/Painting%2BRestoration%2BHardware%2BPaint.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6jpYjroSZq8\/VFP0bOWV_vI\/AAAAAAAAXaE\/JNqZzlV7DJ0\/s1600\/Painting%2BTrim.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6jpYjroSZq8\/VFP0bOWV_vI\/AAAAAAAAXaE\/JNqZzlV7DJ0\/s1600\/Painting%2BTrim.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHe decided on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.restorationhardware.com\/catalog\/product\/product.jsp?productId=prod1161246\u0026amp;categoryId=cat1017001\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESilver Sage color from this palette\u003C\/a\u003E, which we all loved, so it was a winner. You might remember we used the Light Silver Sage color from this same palette down in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-makeover-progress-reveal.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour front office\u003C\/a\u003E. It's incredible just how much a fresh coat of paint can help a room feel clean and make the trim details stand out:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vo9ArPRRbBE\/VFP0dE75iZI\/AAAAAAAAXa0\/dpsRzdCfIG8\/s1600\/Shop%2BVac.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vo9ArPRRbBE\/VFP0dE75iZI\/AAAAAAAAXa0\/dpsRzdCfIG8\/s1600\/Shop%2BVac.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnother one of our favorite tricks for freshening up a room is installing bright white light switch\/receptacles plates — just look at the difference:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cmcNxsePrxs\/VFP0dUfdy5I\/AAAAAAAAXa4\/dFtdq6tanJk\/s1600\/White%2BReceptacle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cmcNxsePrxs\/VFP0dUfdy5I\/AAAAAAAAXa4\/dFtdq6tanJk\/s1600\/White%2BReceptacle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn-between the ceiling\/wall repairs and painting we also decided to expose the brick chimney behind the plaster walls at the back of the room:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OsxR6Jyz94Y\/VFP0aajTSMI\/AAAAAAAAXZs\/IDfh6ic_g0Q\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bexpose%2Bbrick.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OsxR6Jyz94Y\/VFP0aajTSMI\/AAAAAAAAXZs\/IDfh6ic_g0Q\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bexpose%2Bbrick.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe realized there was brick back there when the ceiling fell in, giving us an inside peek behind the walls:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WLYAvbB_j7w\/VFP0Zc3jAqI\/AAAAAAAAXZQ\/Jup6J9OORhA\/s1600\/Exposing%2BBrick%2BChimney.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WLYAvbB_j7w\/VFP0Zc3jAqI\/AAAAAAAAXZQ\/Jup6J9OORhA\/s1600\/Exposing%2BBrick%2BChimney.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6XsrbqLlOU0\/VFP0acFGopI\/AAAAAAAAXZ8\/j-3D13ERFN8\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bexpose%2Bbrick%2Bbehind%2Bplaster%2Bwalls.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6XsrbqLlOU0\/VFP0acFGopI\/AAAAAAAAXZ8\/j-3D13ERFN8\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bexpose%2Bbrick%2Bbehind%2Bplaster%2Bwalls.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-roQHCyydz8k\/VFP0ZDRLjDI\/AAAAAAAAXZI\/aDh2D0Fmxy8\/s1600\/Exposed%2Bbrick%2Bchimney.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-roQHCyydz8k\/VFP0ZDRLjDI\/AAAAAAAAXZI\/aDh2D0Fmxy8\/s1600\/Exposed%2Bbrick%2Bchimney.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASiSqbEM3TM\/VFP0Z2yKjwI\/AAAAAAAAXZg\/m1IlRpnuBeU\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bexpose%2Bbrick%2Band%2Btrim.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASiSqbEM3TM\/VFP0Z2yKjwI\/AAAAAAAAXZg\/m1IlRpnuBeU\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bexpose%2Bbrick%2Band%2Btrim.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe absolutely love how it turned out, and feel like the brick chimney is now the real star of this room. You can check out the entire step-by-step process we went through\u0026nbsp;(with video!) to expose the brick in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/how-to-remove-plaster-from-a-brick-chimney\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour latest project post over on eHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo! How about a look at some proper \"before \u0026amp; after\" shots?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's the look at this space as you first walk in from our upstairs hallway:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTocNjcZBUU\/VFP0XdA4UzI\/AAAAAAAAXYk\/6EcBkqfZ8d4\/s1600\/Brandon's%2BRoom%2BBefore%2BFlag.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTocNjcZBUU\/VFP0XdA4UzI\/AAAAAAAAXYk\/6EcBkqfZ8d4\/s1600\/Brandon's%2BRoom%2BBefore%2BFlag.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYi9Wvb3jyE\/VFP0c1j-6FI\/AAAAAAAAXas\/jbKjb2GU50E\/s1600\/Room%2BMakeover%2B17Apart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYi9Wvb3jyE\/VFP0c1j-6FI\/AAAAAAAAXas\/jbKjb2GU50E\/s1600\/Room%2BMakeover%2B17Apart.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe transformation for this view is probably the most dramatic. The little ledge you see poking into the bottom left of the above shot is actually the entrance to a back staircase we have leading back downstairs. Here's a better shot of the ledge from this below view, if you were to walk into the room and turn around, looking back out at the hall:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jcx74OOWZ74\/VFP0ZSPyWCI\/AAAAAAAAXZU\/wJs27r9fQM8\/s1600\/Front%2BWall%2BBefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jcx74OOWZ74\/VFP0ZSPyWCI\/AAAAAAAAXZU\/wJs27r9fQM8\/s1600\/Front%2BWall%2BBefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aZqcrKOpdRw\/VFP0YPAQHsI\/AAAAAAAAXY0\/PpDxvl-M7SY\/s1600\/Corner%2BRoom%2BAfter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aZqcrKOpdRw\/VFP0YPAQHsI\/AAAAAAAAXY0\/PpDxvl-M7SY\/s1600\/Corner%2BRoom%2BAfter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETo give you an idea of how pleased we are with the wall repairs, here's a reminder of the cracking and bulging plaster we lived with, followed by the smooth, clean wall we have now:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yy0lUnNjSDE\/VFP0cd8x3tI\/AAAAAAAAXac\/MO78wW-KvR4\/s1600\/Plaster%2BWall%2BCracking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yy0lUnNjSDE\/VFP0cd8x3tI\/AAAAAAAAXac\/MO78wW-KvR4\/s1600\/Plaster%2BWall%2BCracking.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fu0T5NI4jEg\/VFP0YzVgJ0I\/AAAAAAAAXZE\/7NSoLgVsUS8\/s1600\/Damaged%2BWall%2BAfter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fu0T5NI4jEg\/VFP0YzVgJ0I\/AAAAAAAAXZE\/7NSoLgVsUS8\/s1600\/Damaged%2BWall%2BAfter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd last but not least, facing the back wall of the room, where the bed frame nestles between two bookcases:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-r8jf-yAlgJk\/VFP0WhmG3nI\/AAAAAAAAXYU\/EGj0FhPVZzM\/s1600\/Back%2BRoom%2BBefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-r8jf-yAlgJk\/VFP0WhmG3nI\/AAAAAAAAXYU\/EGj0FhPVZzM\/s1600\/Back%2BRoom%2BBefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sSjyijEmelA\/VFP0W7nhwiI\/AAAAAAAAXYY\/BSdUSdZoxlo\/s1600\/Back%2BRoom%2BAfter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sSjyijEmelA\/VFP0W7nhwiI\/AAAAAAAAXYY\/BSdUSdZoxlo\/s1600\/Back%2BRoom%2BAfter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith the ceiling and walls patched, a fresh coat of paint, and the exposed brick — we're really feeling the transformation of this room. We've still got plans to make sconces to replace the ones above the bed (hence those empty holes) and we'll add in decor to fill up the walls, but progress is progress!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThanks for stopping in to take a look!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1455599954657734525\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/before-after-exposing-brick-chimney.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1455599954657734525"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1455599954657734525"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/before-after-exposing-brick-chimney.html","title":"Before \u0026 After: Exposing a Brick Chimney Under Plaster Walls"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M1GGa3xaFyI\/VFP0XFqHqlI\/AAAAAAAAXYc\/DbaokIzuW5Q\/s72-c\/Basil%2Bin%2BBrandon's%2BRoom.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-8715566959672492581"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-25T12:33:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T21:30:56.219-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: Organized Vertical Storage"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PfGytgDf8iY\/VCQF9XMWwVI\/AAAAAAAAXJs\/cS2SZmbvHZE\/s1600\/Rail_Storage_System_Featured.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PfGytgDf8iY\/VCQF9XMWwVI\/AAAAAAAAXJs\/cS2SZmbvHZE\/s1600\/Rail_Storage_System_Featured.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the weekend we gave the blank brick wall above my workbench in the garage an organizational makeover. With the help of a few key supplies like metal rails, hanging baskets and S hooks I've now got my frequently used tools within arm's reach and a workbench that's clutter free.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI drilled right into the brick for this installation, which is actually simpler than it sounds — find the full step by step tutorial in our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/keep-tools-at-arms-reach-in-the-garage-or-laundry-room-with-an-industrial-rail-storage-solution\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elatest project post for eHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s8I5RjFJU2c\/VCQF9K6nFfI\/AAAAAAAAXJo\/JP_VQJlsiK4\/s1600\/Garage_Wall_Organizer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s8I5RjFJU2c\/VCQF9K6nFfI\/AAAAAAAAXJo\/JP_VQJlsiK4\/s1600\/Garage_Wall_Organizer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E...and since we all love a good \"before shot,\" here's a better idea of where we started:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NYsAl9SF0Ko\/VCQHrLk0D6I\/AAAAAAAAXJ8\/RUezYs0KocQ\/s1600\/Blank%2BGarage%2BWall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NYsAl9SF0Ko\/VCQHrLk0D6I\/AAAAAAAAXJ8\/RUezYs0KocQ\/s1600\/Blank%2BGarage%2BWall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis blank space of wall usually has a cluttered workbench pushed against it and you can see the mess that's built up on the ground above. This project was a great chance to pull everything away from the wall, re-organize and clean up. Now that we've installed the wall storage, I've got a completely clear work-surface to use now, which feels so good:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0SasCDq9dLw\/VCQHrEjGT-I\/AAAAAAAAXKA\/rq-h833gP_o\/s1600\/Hanging%2BBasket%2BRail%2BOrganizer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0SasCDq9dLw\/VCQHrEjGT-I\/AAAAAAAAXKA\/rq-h833gP_o\/s1600\/Hanging%2BBasket%2BRail%2BOrganizer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis project would also translate really well in other clutter-prone areas like a laundry or craft area. Find the full tutorial for creating the full rail system with step by step instructions and pictures right here, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/keep-tools-at-arms-reach-in-the-garage-or-laundry-room-with-an-industrial-rail-storage-solution\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eon eHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/8715566959672492581\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/09\/over-on-ehow-organized-vertical-storage.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8715566959672492581"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8715566959672492581"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/09\/over-on-ehow-organized-vertical-storage.html","title":"Over on eHow: Organized Vertical Storage"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PfGytgDf8iY\/VCQF9XMWwVI\/AAAAAAAAXJs\/cS2SZmbvHZE\/s72-c\/Rail_Storage_System_Featured.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-8419170025135515573"},"published":{"$t":"2014-08-28T17:45:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T21:37:15.542-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Things Are Looking Up: Installing Our Exposed Wood Kitchen Shelf"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qRq-GSatM5w\/U_9rMPrukBI\/AAAAAAAAWqo\/g6dbFF2B7Rc\/s1600\/Reclaimed%2BWood%2BKitchen%2BShelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qRq-GSatM5w\/U_9rMPrukBI\/AAAAAAAAWqo\/g6dbFF2B7Rc\/s1600\/Reclaimed%2BWood%2BKitchen%2BShelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EGuess what — we've got a new shelf making its big debut in our kitchen!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWe've been working slowly but surely to fill in this area of wall in the kitchen and we're really happy with how this latest update turned out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo give a little background, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/01\/would-you-like-tour-of-our-new-home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewe live in a 100+ year old\u003C\/a\u003E, railroad style home where the original kitchens would have been configured in the furthest back room of the house (where our current dining room is). One of the reasons we fell in love with this house when looking was the fact the kitchen had been moved into the center of the home. When it was updated this way, all the main components of the kitchen (cabinets, oven, sink, dishwasher and fridge) were all installed along the right side of the wall, with an island in the center of the room. Given our 11ft ceilings, that left us with a large blank palette of a wall to work with. Because you can see this wall from the entry of our home, it was important for us to fill it out, giving it a little personality.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe last update we made to this space was the addition of our storage console that we built out of an old army locker (we wrote up all the details on that project \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/from-old-army-locker-to-kitchen-console.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this post\u003C\/a\u003E):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KYFHYetbihg\/U_9rJ5LEqBI\/AAAAAAAAWp8\/cx5YEEd_9G0\/s1600\/Kitchen%2BConsole%2BBefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KYFHYetbihg\/U_9rJ5LEqBI\/AAAAAAAAWp8\/cx5YEEd_9G0\/s1600\/Kitchen%2BConsole%2BBefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile we loved the addition of the console, we were still lacking in filling up some of the unused vertical space on this wall above it:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-t1N4vnBfQGw\/U_9rKIwfJLI\/AAAAAAAAWqY\/Pqv9twp4P4I\/s1600\/Kitchen%2Bwall%2Bbefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-t1N4vnBfQGw\/U_9rKIwfJLI\/AAAAAAAAWqY\/Pqv9twp4P4I\/s1600\/Kitchen%2Bwall%2Bbefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThroughout the year of living with the console as is, we came up with a plan to install an exposed shelf above it, allowing room to elevate the artwork, and add in some extra storage to help fill out the space better in hopes of making it feel more like a purposeful part of the kitchen. We love the look of the bracketed exposed reclaimed wood shelves we keep coming across in design publications and Pinterest, so in true-to-us fashion we decided to try and make one of our own.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce we had the idea, it was just a matter of finding the perfect material. We considered using reclaimed floorboards, stair boards or beams from our local antique salvage warehouse, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/caravatis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECaravatis\u003C\/a\u003E, but never quite found that special something that worked. It wasn't until we started working to help \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupdate the 1976 Airstream camper\u003C\/a\u003E with our friends, that we came across the perfect board for our shelf — remember this pile of milled wood from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lockhartfamilyfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJosiah's farm\u003C\/a\u003E?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3bopS8AdPjI\/U_-A38gDA4I\/AAAAAAAAWsQ\/I8-EECr8cMg\/s1600\/Reclaimed%2BWood%2BShelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3bopS8AdPjI\/U_-A38gDA4I\/AAAAAAAAWsQ\/I8-EECr8cMg\/s1600\/Reclaimed%2BWood%2BShelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHe was kind enough to give one of them to us, especially for this project. After bringing the board back home, we cleared out the wall (that's a lot of bare wall) to measure and got down to business!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mYXJ3s5slJE\/U_9rIcDDGOI\/AAAAAAAAWps\/uNm1ngkepyk\/s1600\/Blank%2Bkitchen%2Bwall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mYXJ3s5slJE\/U_9rIcDDGOI\/AAAAAAAAWps\/uNm1ngkepyk\/s1600\/Blank%2Bkitchen%2Bwall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETo create the shelf, we measured how long we'd need the board to be, then Tim prepped it over the next couple of days by cutting it to size, sanding the surface, applying a thin layer of Thompson's oil stain then a food safe sealer in a satin finish (to add a slight sheen):\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0NHCm6P5EyQ\/U_9rQqEXvhI\/AAAAAAAAWrc\/5muDTzB4a2g\/s1600\/Cutting%2Bboard.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0NHCm6P5EyQ\/U_9rQqEXvhI\/AAAAAAAAWrc\/5muDTzB4a2g\/s1600\/Cutting%2Bboard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EWEhuaJsUU0\/U_9rMQvSOjI\/AAAAAAAAWqs\/xHBH7cgIf_8\/s1600\/Sanding%2BBoard.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EWEhuaJsUU0\/U_9rMQvSOjI\/AAAAAAAAWqs\/xHBH7cgIf_8\/s1600\/Sanding%2BBoard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CrOAnNzA2I4\/U_9rM9xTLXI\/AAAAAAAAWqw\/VgwMFxUwGIE\/s1600\/Sealing%2BBoard.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CrOAnNzA2I4\/U_9rM9xTLXI\/AAAAAAAAWqw\/VgwMFxUwGIE\/s1600\/Sealing%2BBoard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMeanwhile, we picked out some basic metal brackets from the hardware store that were large enough to extend almost across the entire width of the board. For added security, we went with 3 brackets to disperse the board weight and measured out placement to ensure an even fit:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JsLnFy7mpU0\/U_9rIelM-jI\/AAAAAAAAWpw\/9BUrStTWdsA\/s1600\/Basic%2BWhite%2BMetal%2BShelf%2BBrackets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JsLnFy7mpU0\/U_9rIelM-jI\/AAAAAAAAWpw\/9BUrStTWdsA\/s1600\/Basic%2BWhite%2BMetal%2BShelf%2BBrackets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z_nG4NyT0zg\/U_9rK0Dz7nI\/AAAAAAAAWqQ\/QxYepE6up74\/s1600\/Measuring%2Bshelf%2Bbrackets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z_nG4NyT0zg\/U_9rK0Dz7nI\/AAAAAAAAWqQ\/QxYepE6up74\/s1600\/Measuring%2Bshelf%2Bbrackets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe weren't thrilled with the white finish on the brackets, but they were the only size and style we liked, so what did we do? We gave them a new oil rubbed bronze metallic finish with a coat of good old Rust-Oleum multi-surface spray paint, which ties in with the darker metal colors we have around the kitchen:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nd0ODLajYxw\/U_9rNvcFMgI\/AAAAAAAAWq4\/cBJWM6qu6IA\/s1600\/Spray%2BPainting%2BMetal%2BBrackets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nd0ODLajYxw\/U_9rNvcFMgI\/AAAAAAAAWq4\/cBJWM6qu6IA\/s1600\/Spray%2BPainting%2BMetal%2BBrackets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MPKL7qpVsbA\/U_9rNZ2EtnI\/AAAAAAAAWq0\/lGoH40Y7q74\/s1600\/Spray%2BPainted%2BMetal%2BBrackets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MPKL7qpVsbA\/U_9rNZ2EtnI\/AAAAAAAAWq0\/lGoH40Y7q74\/s1600\/Spray%2BPainted%2BMetal%2BBrackets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce dry, Tim screwed the brackets in place on the underside of the board where we'd previously measured and marked, then we brought it inside to install:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8VGbWGR_f9g\/U_9rJT4tDQI\/AAAAAAAAWp0\/HDvmJiqhLMY\/s1600\/DIY%2Bexposed%2Bshelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8VGbWGR_f9g\/U_9rJT4tDQI\/AAAAAAAAWp0\/HDvmJiqhLMY\/s1600\/DIY%2Bexposed%2Bshelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince the shelf was pretty heavy (too heavy for me to hold up at level while Tim installed), he came up with a little \"board balancing hack\" to hold it in place while locating the studs and screwing into the wall:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lU6pTmI8QPg\/U_9rJoLHKBI\/AAAAAAAAWp4\/L5OGUJaWVMk\/s1600\/Installing%2Bexposed%2Bshelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lU6pTmI8QPg\/U_9rJoLHKBI\/AAAAAAAAWp4\/L5OGUJaWVMk\/s1600\/Installing%2Bexposed%2Bshelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--rYuK9Nv6yY\/U_9rKdnlgNI\/AAAAAAAAWqE\/QmkJs-xDpqk\/s1600\/Leveling%2BShelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--rYuK9Nv6yY\/U_9rKdnlgNI\/AAAAAAAAWqE\/QmkJs-xDpqk\/s1600\/Leveling%2BShelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EImmediately after installing the shelf on the wall, we were both left feeling a little underwhelmed at how bare (and small) it seemed:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ichI27CFPWE\/U_9rLW2IoqI\/AAAAAAAAWqc\/Kkvg3YXlCNg\/s1600\/Naked%2BShelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ichI27CFPWE\/U_9rLW2IoqI\/AAAAAAAAWqc\/Kkvg3YXlCNg\/s1600\/Naked%2BShelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBefore going back to the drawing board, we decided to start decorating the shelf to see how things shaped up and man what a difference it made!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pPpXd5sbgJ0\/U_9rOZVZvvI\/AAAAAAAAWrA\/a7ncUsmUcGk\/s1600\/Styling%2Ba%2Bshelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pPpXd5sbgJ0\/U_9rOZVZvvI\/AAAAAAAAWrA\/a7ncUsmUcGk\/s1600\/Styling%2Ba%2Bshelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHere's how we looked after that initial styling:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0od4PewZ31k\/U_9rOAG4SfI\/AAAAAAAAWq8\/QCZ5LMQ38Ro\/s1600\/Styled%2BKitchen%2BShelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0od4PewZ31k\/U_9rOAG4SfI\/AAAAAAAAWq8\/QCZ5LMQ38Ro\/s1600\/Styled%2BKitchen%2BShelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe're loving how much more elevated and \"present\" everything feels on this side of the room now — it's done so much to add more dimension to the space and doesn't feel too small at all.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I74J9uKTpcU\/U_9rL9T9zUI\/AAAAAAAAWqg\/3WBfoA11Q-k\/s1600\/Reclaimed%2BExposed%2BShelf%2BAfter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I74J9uKTpcU\/U_9rL9T9zUI\/AAAAAAAAWqg\/3WBfoA11Q-k\/s1600\/Reclaimed%2BExposed%2BShelf%2BAfter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe've got a couple more updates to this space coming up that we're excited to share in our next few posts, so stay tuned!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Home%20Decor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMore Decor Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Projects\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EP.S. \u003C\/b\u003EDid you notice how well \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/update-our-money-tree-still-making-money.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour Money Tree plant\u003C\/a\u003E has been fairing, even if it \u0026nbsp;does oddly stretch towards the light of the window?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/8419170025135515573\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/things-are-looking-up-installing-our.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8419170025135515573"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8419170025135515573"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/things-are-looking-up-installing-our.html","title":"Things Are Looking Up: Installing Our Exposed Wood Kitchen Shelf"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qRq-GSatM5w\/U_9rMPrukBI\/AAAAAAAAWqo\/g6dbFF2B7Rc\/s72-c\/Reclaimed%2BWood%2BKitchen%2BShelf.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6482794537302270802"},"published":{"$t":"2014-08-21T07:59:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T21:39:29.785-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Project Airstream"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Project Airstream: Painting \u0026 Planning"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"This past Saturday we got a chance to make it back to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lockhartfamilyfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELockhart Family Farm\u003C\/a\u003E to continue working on updating \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe 1976 airstream\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that our friends, Josiah and Jocelyn, recently purchased to house on the farm. Upon arrival we were excited to meet all the new faces around the farm — beginning with these little rare breed chicks:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9K6MMP7rujQ\/U_I8xj3mwtI\/AAAAAAAAWT0\/0QN3Ln2maw0\/s1600\/Rare%2BBreed%2BChicks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9K6MMP7rujQ\/U_I8xj3mwtI\/AAAAAAAAWT0\/0QN3Ln2maw0\/s1600\/Rare%2BBreed%2BChicks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EJosiah and his son, Alexander, were excited to show us their new baby pigs. It was a bit of a walk down to the wooded area where they stay, so we got a chance to take in all beautiful farm sights and sounds along the way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CuXh5ehFaA\/U_I8uIx_8SI\/AAAAAAAAWTc\/xhRmif7c7xI\/s1600\/Lockhart%2BFamily%2BFarm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CuXh5ehFaA\/U_I8uIx_8SI\/AAAAAAAAWTc\/xhRmif7c7xI\/s1600\/Lockhart%2BFamily%2BFarm.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_OYlDftV8kE\/U_I8tM0DLZI\/AAAAAAAAWTI\/0p_IVAR13mA\/s1600\/Farm%2BTractor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_OYlDftV8kE\/U_I8tM0DLZI\/AAAAAAAAWTI\/0p_IVAR13mA\/s1600\/Farm%2BTractor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe said hello to the farm goats and turkeys:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ba7KoPqnVQQ\/U_I8ugp0xsI\/AAAAAAAAWTU\/OSACxG6CL48\/s1600\/Lockhart%2BFamily%2BGoat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ba7KoPqnVQQ\/U_I8ugp0xsI\/AAAAAAAAWTU\/OSACxG6CL48\/s1600\/Lockhart%2BFamily%2BGoat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8KsHPSK4HB0\/U_I8tn0gAlI\/AAAAAAAAWTM\/R36Xc6zICmw\/s1600\/Farm%2BTurkeys.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8KsHPSK4HB0\/U_I8tn0gAlI\/AAAAAAAAWTM\/R36Xc6zICmw\/s1600\/Farm%2BTurkeys.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe even got a chance to see the newest additions to the farm — their 10-day old baby mulefoot piglets:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-25T5umhwErE\/U_I80uGSINI\/AAAAAAAAWUQ\/3jW4GDVa0I4\/s1600\/Baby%2BPIgs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-25T5umhwErE\/U_I80uGSINI\/AAAAAAAAWUQ\/3jW4GDVa0I4\/s1600\/Baby%2BPIgs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThese little guys were a lot of fun to get a peek at. Momma pig even let us close enough to see then entire family for a bit:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IEI0QKlam_0\/U_I8vScMb_I\/AAAAAAAAWTk\/MuZ-PSvGXac\/s1600\/Nursing%2BBaby%2BMulefoot%2BpIgs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IEI0QKlam_0\/U_I8vScMb_I\/AAAAAAAAWTk\/MuZ-PSvGXac\/s1600\/Nursing%2BBaby%2BMulefoot%2BpIgs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the past couple of weeks Josiah has made progress by installing new screens in the back of the camper with a galvanized spray finish around the trim, peeled away all the faux tinting previously adhered to the windows (which helps brighten up the entire space), and cleaned out all the overhead lighting:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L21saZvz4Kc\/U_JPGC5rp2I\/AAAAAAAAWVQ\/c-IhBzoek1E\/s1600\/Airstream%2BLights.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L21saZvz4Kc\/U_JPGC5rp2I\/AAAAAAAAWVQ\/c-IhBzoek1E\/s1600\/Airstream%2BLights.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOur main priority for this trip was to get a good first coat of fresh white paint over the priming we'd completed last time. We went with a latex based interior paint in an eggshell finish so it would be easy to keep clean and still feel fresh. It's amazing how much a thick coat of paint can transform and brighten a space:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vSOBz2zKhs4\/U_I8waVLDYI\/AAAAAAAAWT8\/3szZ0yvpqd8\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream%2BCamper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vSOBz2zKhs4\/U_I8waVLDYI\/AAAAAAAAWT8\/3szZ0yvpqd8\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream%2BCamper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe plan to paint the cabinets and remaining upper storage console in a light sandy\/gray hue down the road and we were able to start priming in preparation for a few of those areas — gotta love my \"paint face:\"\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wkRREBf2hY8\/U_I8vJMvtZI\/AAAAAAAAWTg\/d-WRCCnqf8g\/s1600\/Mary%2BPainting%2BCamper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wkRREBf2hY8\/U_I8vJMvtZI\/AAAAAAAAWTg\/d-WRCCnqf8g\/s1600\/Mary%2BPainting%2BCamper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rp0NVEi0eHc\/U_I8wmcHuhI\/AAAAAAAAWTs\/aL0lLRRQCqI\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream%2BUpper%2BStorage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rp0NVEi0eHc\/U_I8wmcHuhI\/AAAAAAAAWTs\/aL0lLRRQCqI\/s1600\/Painting%2BAirstream%2BUpper%2BStorage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile we tackled the walls, Josiah cracked open the can of chalkboard paint we brought along to begin updating the original refrigerator in the camper:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-nJU7IcKpE\/U_JSEPSqKyI\/AAAAAAAAWV4\/0q_RkDSbM84\/s1600\/Updating%2Ban%2BAirstream%2BTrailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-nJU7IcKpE\/U_JSEPSqKyI\/AAAAAAAAWV4\/0q_RkDSbM84\/s1600\/Updating%2Ban%2BAirstream%2BTrailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe original fridge had been covered in a pretty awesomely dated wooden veneer:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cI7sXhEI3Lc\/U_JSCqIgbhI\/AAAAAAAAWVs\/HdodSIYrsfc\/s1600\/Chalkboard%2Bpaint%2Bfridge.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cI7sXhEI3Lc\/U_JSCqIgbhI\/AAAAAAAAWVs\/HdodSIYrsfc\/s1600\/Chalkboard%2Bpaint%2Bfridge.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe decided to give it a modern update by adding chalkboard paint and have plans to keep this veneered surface in other areas of the camper — just not overkill and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eeverywhere\u003C\/i\u003E!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-556ra1J7PpQ\/U_JSDbrNUWI\/AAAAAAAAWWA\/hLQbRZWnQGo\/s1600\/Painting%2BCamper%2BFridge.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-556ra1J7PpQ\/U_JSDbrNUWI\/AAAAAAAAWWA\/hLQbRZWnQGo\/s1600\/Painting%2BCamper%2BFridge.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EJocelyn prepped the fridge with painters tape and after a few quick and easy coats with a brush, we were ready to call this little update complete! We think it will be a fun space to include welcome messages to potential visitors and expect we'll see some pretty fantastic artwork left on it after their stay:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Hzc0PVQzpA\/U_JSCpnaHMI\/AAAAAAAAWWI\/y9aMhMzdhEg\/s1600\/Airstream%2BChalkboard%2BPaint%2BFridge.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Hzc0PVQzpA\/U_JSCpnaHMI\/AAAAAAAAWWI\/y9aMhMzdhEg\/s1600\/Airstream%2BChalkboard%2BPaint%2BFridge.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOutside of painting, we tested out a few ideas we have in store for future camper updates, like a faux tin tile backsplash in the kitchen:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aA1GkbkzQmk\/U_JEpBfco9I\/AAAAAAAAWUs\/G5zQv1hpjSs\/s1600\/Ceiling%2Btile%2Bbacksplash%2Bairstream%2Bcamper%2Btrailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aA1GkbkzQmk\/U_JEpBfco9I\/AAAAAAAAWUs\/G5zQv1hpjSs\/s1600\/Ceiling%2Btile%2Bbacksplash%2Bairstream%2Bcamper%2Btrailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe'd come across the faux ceiling tile sheets made of plastic at the local hardware store and loved the idea of creating a backsplash out of them in the camper — here's a view of the back for context:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ifflOctncyk\/U_JEpEiTWqI\/AAAAAAAAWUw\/6bXOBocoM8M\/s1600\/Tin%2Btile%2Bbacksplace%2Bplastic.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ifflOctncyk\/U_JEpEiTWqI\/AAAAAAAAWUw\/6bXOBocoM8M\/s1600\/Tin%2Btile%2Bbacksplace%2Bplastic.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe bought one to bring with us to see if they'd work out and gauge how many we'd need. They're super flexible, which is perfect for bending along the curve of the airstream wall as we'd hoped:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hohIhrMdsqk\/U_JEpP2I_cI\/AAAAAAAAWUo\/4czqiMZXVVg\/s1600\/Faux%2BTin%2BTile%2BBacksplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hohIhrMdsqk\/U_JEpP2I_cI\/AAAAAAAAWUo\/4czqiMZXVVg\/s1600\/Faux%2BTin%2BTile%2BBacksplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe'll plan to pick up a few more of the sheets and install the backsplash during a future trip — it was exciting to know they'll work in the space and we're eager to see what the final outcome might look like.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhile working, we also uncovered a few surprises. We discovered that one of the previously mysterious interior light switches powered up this original exterior light:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GdhM41Sfpms\/U_I8tO3okwI\/AAAAAAAAWTE\/bHEkpnb83AY\/s1600\/Exterior%2BAirstream%2BLights.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GdhM41Sfpms\/U_I8tO3okwI\/AAAAAAAAWTE\/bHEkpnb83AY\/s1600\/Exterior%2BAirstream%2BLights.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe also found this original pull-down shade hidden in a cubby in the front of the camper, which we liked so much we'll plan to keep it for added privacy:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pEGht3oyDPE\/U_JF3gW7usI\/AAAAAAAAWVA\/7gkp_c251Xo\/s1600\/Pull%2Bdown%2Bshade%2Bairstream%2Btrailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pEGht3oyDPE\/U_JF3gW7usI\/AAAAAAAAWVA\/7gkp_c251Xo\/s1600\/Pull%2Bdown%2Bshade%2Bairstream%2Btrailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBut probably the biggest surprise of the day was when Josiah unknowingly discovered this pull-out work surface from in-between the two storage cabinets in the kitchen area:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yigVyuMdSKo\/U_JBVg8j1vI\/AAAAAAAAWUc\/YxtcaeCUllo\/s1600\/Airstream%2Bpull%2Bout%2Bcounter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yigVyuMdSKo\/U_JBVg8j1vI\/AAAAAAAAWUc\/YxtcaeCUllo\/s1600\/Airstream%2Bpull%2Bout%2Bcounter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was like discovering an entirely new counter space to work with in there. Since the camper is still new to Josiah and Jocelyn, we joked that they'll probably be uncovering little surprises like this for a long time to come!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt the end of the day, we left off looking a little something like this:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jc7vFaywXKw\/U_JP1-EmCDI\/AAAAAAAAWVc\/vQEAzKlzrkM\/s1600\/Camper%2BRenovation%2BProgress.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jc7vFaywXKw\/U_JP1-EmCDI\/AAAAAAAAWVc\/vQEAzKlzrkM\/s1600\/Camper%2BRenovation%2BProgress.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhich feels like solid progress from where we initially started:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tK5C11o4BRs\/U_Vg7-KsHZI\/AAAAAAAAWXQ\/RcA6608zVUs\/s1600\/Airstream%2BBefore%2BShots.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tK5C11o4BRs\/U_Vg7-KsHZI\/AAAAAAAAWXQ\/RcA6608zVUs\/s1600\/Airstream%2BBefore%2BShots.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHere's the current view facing the back of the camper where we've left off:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A3pnDpsZsqI\/U_JP13_GFpI\/AAAAAAAAWVY\/ZqJVd5-K2iw\/s1600\/Trailer%2Brenovation%2Bprogress.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A3pnDpsZsqI\/U_JP13_GFpI\/AAAAAAAAWVY\/ZqJVd5-K2iw\/s1600\/Trailer%2Brenovation%2Bprogress.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ECompared with where we started:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mU9tKJsOZbw\/U_Vg7-I3fDI\/AAAAAAAAWXM\/gsQPSi5jI6M\/s1600\/1976%2BAirstream%2BInterior%2BBefore%2B(1).jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mU9tKJsOZbw\/U_Vg7-I3fDI\/AAAAAAAAWXM\/gsQPSi5jI6M\/s1600\/1976%2BAirstream%2BInterior%2BBefore%2B(1).jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThere's still much work to do, but we're having a lot of fun getting there along the way. As we've mentioned in previous posts, Josiah and Jocelyn have plans to rent out the camper on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAirBnB\u003C\/a\u003E as a place to stay on the farm. Check out the camper's listing at a discounted rate \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/3498760\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E while undergoing renovations for more interior pictures and progress along the way!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESee the full background on where we started with the Airstream\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/weekend-basics-project-airstream.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this post\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and see some of the original \"before\" shots\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/project-airstream-renovation-begins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this post\u003C\/a\u003E. Keep up with our airstream progress by following\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@FarmStream\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on Instagram and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Project Airstream Posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6482794537302270802\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/project-airstream-painting-planning.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6482794537302270802"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6482794537302270802"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/project-airstream-painting-planning.html","title":"Project Airstream: Painting \u0026amp; Planning"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9K6MMP7rujQ\/U_I8xj3mwtI\/AAAAAAAAWT0\/0QN3Ln2maw0\/s72-c\/Rare%2BBreed%2BChicks.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7241320616226695544"},"published":{"$t":"2014-08-14T14:13:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T21:40:25.050-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: How To Make a Magnetic Bottle Opener"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9UgK6Bq8g7c\/U-zAu9q9gGI\/AAAAAAAAWSc\/j1mPytwB5EY\/s1600\/How_To_Make_a_Magnetic_Bottle_Opener.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9UgK6Bq8g7c\/U-zAu9q9gGI\/AAAAAAAAWSc\/j1mPytwB5EY\/s1600\/How_To_Make_a_Magnetic_Bottle_Opener.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI came across this really unique wall-mounting skull bottle opener \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/weekend-basics-nyc-ma-roadtripping.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhile up in NYC last week\u003C\/a\u003E and just knew I had to bring it home. We have this great spot along the wooden trellis where our grapevines grow that I thought he could peer ominously out of.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/a-party-trick-thatll-never-get-old-how-to-make-a-magnetic-bottle-opener\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour latest project post over on eHow\u003C\/a\u003E, I ended up adhering the opener to a piece of pallet board we had laying around in the garage and turned the entire piece into a magnetic wall-mounted bottle opener that catches the bottle caps as they pop from the mouth of the skull:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xmAu1LXjlpg\/U-zAunN3NBI\/AAAAAAAAWSg\/UCoPEBTz6LM\/s1600\/DIY_Magnetic_Bottle_Opener.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xmAu1LXjlpg\/U-zAunN3NBI\/AAAAAAAAWSg\/UCoPEBTz6LM\/s1600\/DIY_Magnetic_Bottle_Opener.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's a pretty neat party trick and new addition to the back patio!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iayUi7npShc\/U-zAu70ZioI\/AAAAAAAAWSk\/-catEytHzVY\/s1600\/Magnetic_Bottle_Cap_Opener.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iayUi7npShc\/U-zAu70ZioI\/AAAAAAAAWSk\/-catEytHzVY\/s1600\/Magnetic_Bottle_Cap_Opener.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWant to make one of your own or just see how I made it? We've posted all the step-by-step instructions with more pictures in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/a-party-trick-thatll-never-get-old-how-to-make-a-magnetic-bottle-opener\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour latest project post over on eHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7241320616226695544\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/over-on-ehow-how-to-make-magnetic.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7241320616226695544"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7241320616226695544"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/over-on-ehow-how-to-make-magnetic.html","title":"Over on eHow: How To Make a Magnetic Bottle Opener"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9UgK6Bq8g7c\/U-zAu9q9gGI\/AAAAAAAAWSc\/j1mPytwB5EY\/s72-c\/How_To_Make_a_Magnetic_Bottle_Opener.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-9002552553215033960"},"published":{"$t":"2014-08-07T13:41:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T21:41:49.204-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Chalk Paint Dresser Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpoWImM6FVk\/U-Nmh7_mdeI\/AAAAAAAAWH4\/rUd2F3zqUeU\/s1600\/Dresser_Makeover_Before_After.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpoWImM6FVk\/U-Nmh7_mdeI\/AAAAAAAAWH4\/rUd2F3zqUeU\/s1600\/Dresser_Makeover_Before_After.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ERemember that dated wooden dresser I helped Stephanie pick up from Craigslist a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/weekend-basics_28.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecouple weekends back\u003C\/a\u003E? Well, as you can see above, it's made quite the transformation, and we're sharing all the details in our latest project post \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/before-after-an-outdated-garage-sale-dresser-gets-a-shabby-chic-makeover\/\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eover on eHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0on3l76IViM\/U-NmbX-IUhI\/AAAAAAAAWHU\/EgKdqXze54c\/s1600\/Craigslist+Dresser+Makeover.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0on3l76IViM\/U-NmbX-IUhI\/AAAAAAAAWHU\/EgKdqXze54c\/s1600\/Craigslist+Dresser+Makeover.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EStephanie let us know she wanted a white dresser with a distressed, shabby chic looking feel and finish. After finding an older dresser on Craiglist with the basic shape and larger storage capacity she was looking for, she picked out some updated drawer pulls to complete the final look. I do have to say, though, the bulk of this transformation is thanks to our use of chalk paint, which allows for little to no prep or priming and makes getting that aged and distressed finish so simple. We share how to make your own DIY single use mix of chalk paint at home on a budget over in today's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/before-after-an-outdated-garage-sale-dresser-gets-a-shabby-chic-makeover\/\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeHow post\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gPq-ibG_9gA\/U-NmhF6OzzI\/AAAAAAAAWHg\/6gv2CBmwuq8\/s1600\/DIY+Chalk+Paint.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gPq-ibG_9gA\/U-NmhF6OzzI\/AAAAAAAAWHg\/6gv2CBmwuq8\/s1600\/DIY+Chalk+Paint.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe're really happy with how the dresser turned out — it's almost hard to believe its the same piece of furniture that we started with. Definitely a good reminder not to overlook those dated pieces of furniture at the next garage sale, thrift store or while searching on Craigslist.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OparN_D4HFY\/U-NmhdBv6dI\/AAAAAAAAWHk\/3QoMzF_peQQ\/s1600\/Dresser+After.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OparN_D4HFY\/U-NmhdBv6dI\/AAAAAAAAWHk\/3QoMzF_peQQ\/s1600\/Dresser+After.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs with all projects, if we were to pan out a bit from that shot above, you would be able to see our little \"supervisor\" keeping a close eye on us from the sidelines, investigating all the commotion of getting this new piece of furniture in place:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJSSTPo1MxA\/U-NmgxTkNxI\/AAAAAAAAWHc\/yx6cRGYwPyU\/s1600\/Basil+Photobomb.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJSSTPo1MxA\/U-NmgxTkNxI\/AAAAAAAAWHc\/yx6cRGYwPyU\/s1600\/Basil+Photobomb.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStephanie's more than happy with the new storage she's got in her room now — here's a current look at how her room has been evolving since our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/stephanies-room-makeover-before-after.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elast update\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MfavT1qc2y0\/U-NmiI8TFmI\/AAAAAAAAWH0\/fL-Jjrrie98\/s1600\/Stephanie's+Room.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MfavT1qc2y0\/U-NmiI8TFmI\/AAAAAAAAWH0\/fL-Jjrrie98\/s1600\/Stephanie's+Room.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESee more pics and get the full project details\u0026nbsp;right here, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/before-after-an-outdated-garage-sale-dresser-gets-a-shabby-chic-makeover\/\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eon eHow\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/9002552553215033960\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/over-on-ehow-diy-chalk-paint-dresser.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/9002552553215033960"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/9002552553215033960"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/over-on-ehow-diy-chalk-paint-dresser.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Chalk Paint Dresser Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpoWImM6FVk\/U-Nmh7_mdeI\/AAAAAAAAWH4\/rUd2F3zqUeU\/s72-c\/Dresser_Makeover_Before_After.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-5550009799096174256"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-29T22:05:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:01:15.489-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Project Airstream"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"renovation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintage"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Project Airstream: Renovation Continues!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-G1irqfIDLTg\/U9geKHBfBTI\/AAAAAAAAWEY\/0vosSpC8Ulk\/s1600\/Airstream+Before+Shots.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-G1irqfIDLTg\/U9geKHBfBTI\/AAAAAAAAWEY\/0vosSpC8Ulk\/s1600\/Airstream+Before+Shots.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf you follow along regularly, you'll know we've been helping to restore a 1976 Airstream camper that belongs to our friends, Josiah and Jocelyn of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lockhartfamilyfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELockhart Family Farm\u003C\/a\u003E. This past Saturday we hit the road with a gallon of Kilz primer, ready to get back at it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen we left off last, we'd initially gotten into the camper to take measurements, assess potential projects, update outlets and begin a semi-gutting of the overhead compartmental storage unit. We drove off\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/project-airstream-renovation-begins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elooking a little something like this\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iQNUw9gmEJo\/U9geLYJ57GI\/AAAAAAAAWEk\/oUJalSbOi8I\/s1600\/Airstream+open+storage+removal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iQNUw9gmEJo\/U9geLYJ57GI\/AAAAAAAAWEk\/oUJalSbOi8I\/s1600\/Airstream+open+storage+removal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OSgiQinVdys\/U9geKNi1ZSI\/AAAAAAAAWEU\/06756YTmL7E\/s1600\/Airstream+Shelf+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OSgiQinVdys\/U9geKNi1ZSI\/AAAAAAAAWEU\/06756YTmL7E\/s1600\/Airstream+Shelf+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUpon arrival, Josiah had moved the camper to the summer\/fall farm location amidst a few trees. He'd chopped down a tree that had some dangerous hanging branches (that he called \u003Ci\u003Ewidowmakers\u003C\/i\u003E), and arranged the logs on either side of the airstream to help frame out a pretty view:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ObnvfTQvIu4\/U9eepOb4UBI\/AAAAAAAAV-w\/tUP5xvY6gdM\/s1600\/Cut+Tree.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ObnvfTQvIu4\/U9eepOb4UBI\/AAAAAAAAV-w\/tUP5xvY6gdM\/s1600\/Cut+Tree.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs soon as we saw all the cut logs, we thought these could make amazing rustic seats around a future fire pit. We also got a chance to see the new baby chicks on the farm:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SZeb98kE63w\/U9eepDSnnvI\/AAAAAAAAV-s\/IH9wwDLMha0\/s1600\/Baby+Chicks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SZeb98kE63w\/U9eepDSnnvI\/AAAAAAAAV-s\/IH9wwDLMha0\/s1600\/Baby+Chicks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rzHTavNLNJA\/U9eepnRyEdI\/AAAAAAAAV_4\/jaaILoGBTzE\/s1600\/Farm+Chicken+House.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rzHTavNLNJA\/U9eepnRyEdI\/AAAAAAAAV_4\/jaaILoGBTzE\/s1600\/Farm+Chicken+House.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThey raise these chicks as egg layers and had enough this year that they're selling some of the flock locally — it's cases like these that we wish we had a better setup for chickens!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jMMLGTqkVjc\/U9eep3YplFI\/AAAAAAAAV-8\/7XaNo4a1zx8\/s1600\/Lockhart+Family+Farm+Chicks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jMMLGTqkVjc\/U9eep3YplFI\/AAAAAAAAV-8\/7XaNo4a1zx8\/s1600\/Lockhart+Family+Farm+Chicks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe love how rustic the farm feels — almost all of the structures were built by hand using materials from the farm:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lUT_Q8BqWSw\/U9eeqw-z3uI\/AAAAAAAAV_Q\/HjbmsnYdtn0\/s1600\/Lockhart+Farm+Goats.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lUT_Q8BqWSw\/U9eeqw-z3uI\/AAAAAAAAV_Q\/HjbmsnYdtn0\/s1600\/Lockhart+Farm+Goats.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPollinators, like bees and butterflies are abundant — I can't believe I was able to stand still long enough to get this shot:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_WS1-9-z-uU\/U9eer_shWWI\/AAAAAAAAV_k\/flD6qDGNlUM\/s1600\/butterfly+wildflowers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_WS1-9-z-uU\/U9eer_shWWI\/AAAAAAAAV_k\/flD6qDGNlUM\/s1600\/butterfly+wildflowers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOne of the best parts? Josiah's dad props Alexander (his grandson) on his lap while \"riding the tractor\" each week, and Alexander inevitably falls asleep during the ride before he's put down to nap:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TYh4BNdmjpk\/U9eerHGhA0I\/AAAAAAAAV_c\/aPqA2lyBonE\/s1600\/Riding+the+Tractor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TYh4BNdmjpk\/U9eerHGhA0I\/AAAAAAAAV_c\/aPqA2lyBonE\/s1600\/Riding+the+Tractor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe were eager to see the progress Josiah had made inside the camper over the past week. We couldn't wait to see the fresh wood surfaces that he'd replaced the older veneer fold-out tables with:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVInywjptxk\/U9egRsCYCLI\/AAAAAAAAWAQ\/gf3VtlcI240\/s1600\/Wood+Shelves+Airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVInywjptxk\/U9egRsCYCLI\/AAAAAAAAWAQ\/gf3VtlcI240\/s1600\/Wood+Shelves+Airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI have no background in woodworking (I know enough to be dangerous), so it was pretty exciting for us to see how he'd created these wood surfaces in the same size and shape of the older dated finishes. Once we get a fresh coat of paint on the other parts, we think everything will really pop:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gFHdk5_ULc8\/U9egRhJVrsI\/AAAAAAAAWAI\/wLzW8AYe2xE\/s1600\/Replacing+Wood+Surfaces+Airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gFHdk5_ULc8\/U9egRhJVrsI\/AAAAAAAAWAI\/wLzW8AYe2xE\/s1600\/Replacing+Wood+Surfaces+Airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-f4yZNVivmgg\/U9egRpX4egI\/AAAAAAAAWAM\/hCQJxQMknWA\/s1600\/Wood+table+surface+airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-f4yZNVivmgg\/U9egRpX4egI\/AAAAAAAAWAM\/hCQJxQMknWA\/s1600\/Wood+table+surface+airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHe'd also made big progress on the exposed shelf we'd started on last week. He ended up swapping in a thinner poplar board to match the other lighter (and fresh) wood surfaces going in, creating a rounded edge. You might also notice he rounded down the original Airstream's support that held the older upper storage in place:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r-BChNHquBo\/U9ehPlSkRBI\/AAAAAAAAWAg\/PCqO57dY0AE\/s1600\/Poplar+Airstream+Exposed+Wood+Shelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r-BChNHquBo\/U9ehPlSkRBI\/AAAAAAAAWAg\/PCqO57dY0AE\/s1600\/Poplar+Airstream+Exposed+Wood+Shelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor reference (and to save you from scrolling), here's what it looked like before so you can see the differences:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OSgiQinVdys\/U9geKNi1ZSI\/AAAAAAAAWEU\/06756YTmL7E\/s1600\/Airstream+Shelf+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OSgiQinVdys\/U9geKNi1ZSI\/AAAAAAAAWEU\/06756YTmL7E\/s1600\/Airstream+Shelf+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFirst on the agenda Saturday was prepping the walls for priming. Josiah had been working hard that morning to remove all the screens in order to make ventilation and painting around tight spots that much easier:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dw3sOSyjmng\/U9eoEYgD7mI\/AAAAAAAAWC8\/uS58mVGL4Q8\/s1600\/Moldy+Airstream+Walls.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dw3sOSyjmng\/U9eoEYgD7mI\/AAAAAAAAWC8\/uS58mVGL4Q8\/s1600\/Moldy+Airstream+Walls.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAs part of the prepping process, Mary and I went around all the windows and walls with an all-purpose cleaner to wash away any hidden dirt and debris — it was amazing how clean the walls came with a little elbow grease:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CDxjSLl-K_8\/U9eoEadJ3rI\/AAAAAAAAWC4\/58HYukWZvok\/s1600\/Cleaning+Airstream+Walls.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CDxjSLl-K_8\/U9eoEadJ3rI\/AAAAAAAAWC4\/58HYukWZvok\/s1600\/Cleaning+Airstream+Walls.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince we have plans to update the curtain situation in the camper, Josiah removed all the original drapery, and pulled down the curtain hardware pictured above while we were there. He'd also cut out portions of the upper curtain shelves — which I'm holding up below:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qg_0MqsRh7c\/U9ehpSZDr0I\/AAAAAAAAWAo\/pu8Nkm-RPQY\/s1600\/Removing+curtain+shelf+airstream+trailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qg_0MqsRh7c\/U9ehpSZDr0I\/AAAAAAAAWAo\/pu8Nkm-RPQY\/s1600\/Removing+curtain+shelf+airstream+trailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's amazing how removing even the smallest elements seems to really open the overall space in this part of the camper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up? Removing the fold-out seating from the front of the camper. We'd been trying to decide whether or not to make a new custom cushion for this existing fold-out or remove it all together to bring something new in. In the end, we decided a full update would help give the camper a fresher look and feel — so we got to work:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RO66Hvj9cuU\/U9eibOMICoI\/AAAAAAAAWA0\/CWCrzduZINE\/s1600\/Removing+bed+airstream+trailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RO66Hvj9cuU\/U9eibOMICoI\/AAAAAAAAWA0\/CWCrzduZINE\/s1600\/Removing+bed+airstream+trailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-M3jtd3mdi7w\/U9eibKsUkEI\/AAAAAAAAWA4\/3F89tymoWh8\/s1600\/Gutting+Bed+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-M3jtd3mdi7w\/U9eibKsUkEI\/AAAAAAAAWA4\/3F89tymoWh8\/s1600\/Gutting+Bed+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis left us with the lower storage unit, which we also debated over, but ultimately decided to remove:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MdNqOfOPrTM\/U9eibPHSASI\/AAAAAAAAWAw\/Car6F_gOcZk\/s1600\/Removed+folding+bed+airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MdNqOfOPrTM\/U9eibPHSASI\/AAAAAAAAWAw\/Car6F_gOcZk\/s1600\/Removed+folding+bed+airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5CaWRKR6nNs\/U9eibnOIdsI\/AAAAAAAAWA8\/kyug26L7blQ\/s1600\/Storage+under+folding+bed+in+airstream+trailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5CaWRKR6nNs\/U9eibnOIdsI\/AAAAAAAAWA8\/kyug26L7blQ\/s1600\/Storage+under+folding+bed+in+airstream+trailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlexander had a front row seat during the entire removal process, giving Mary the full play-by-play as everything went down:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ShDlK-fnrNM\/U9eepPSACVI\/AAAAAAAAV-0\/npqCE7CYlkU\/s1600\/Alexander+Director.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ShDlK-fnrNM\/U9eepPSACVI\/AAAAAAAAV-0\/npqCE7CYlkU\/s1600\/Alexander+Director.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBefore removing the lower storage, we took out the lower curtain railing that wrapped around the entire front area of the camper and the front-most shelf underneath the bay window pictured below:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sXDlHtWssW8\/U9ejExbgkeI\/AAAAAAAAWBQ\/PY-HxXPGwNo\/s1600\/Removing+curtain+rail+airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sXDlHtWssW8\/U9ejExbgkeI\/AAAAAAAAWBQ\/PY-HxXPGwNo\/s1600\/Removing+curtain+rail+airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fvs1fpUgvCw\/U9ejE2afPiI\/AAAAAAAAWBU\/xNlH8h0JEsI\/s1600\/Gutting+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fvs1fpUgvCw\/U9ejE2afPiI\/AAAAAAAAWBU\/xNlH8h0JEsI\/s1600\/Gutting+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThen it was time to pull out the lower storage unit, which came free by removing a few (several) screws:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jMiNFnKviDA\/U9ejp6QyLtI\/AAAAAAAAWBk\/-jJ4PmM_fio\/s1600\/Removing+bed+storage+airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jMiNFnKviDA\/U9ejp6QyLtI\/AAAAAAAAWBk\/-jJ4PmM_fio\/s1600\/Removing+bed+storage+airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rsm_YHAqTug\/U9ejp7CU50I\/AAAAAAAAWBg\/fNS6w95FO7s\/s1600\/Gutting+Airstream+Camper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rsm_YHAqTug\/U9ejp7CU50I\/AAAAAAAAWBg\/fNS6w95FO7s\/s1600\/Gutting+Airstream+Camper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt was pretty crazy seeing it go. The flooring underneath the fold-out seating was different than the wood laminate throughout the rest of the camper:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WjjfU5qEx_A\/U9eks1zFpQI\/AAAAAAAAWCM\/iollonGBudE\/s1600\/Airstream+flooring.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WjjfU5qEx_A\/U9eks1zFpQI\/AAAAAAAAWCM\/iollonGBudE\/s1600\/Airstream+flooring.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EUpon further inspection, it appeared the right portion of that corner flooring was pretty weak from age and previous moisture:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B2ikmbPYov8\/U9eks0koRmI\/AAAAAAAAWCI\/yYOGNdf2lBk\/s1600\/Bad+airstream+flooring.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B2ikmbPYov8\/U9eks0koRmI\/AAAAAAAAWCI\/yYOGNdf2lBk\/s1600\/Bad+airstream+flooring.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESome of this board crumbled easily with a hammer, so we were thankful we'd removed everything up front in order to discover the damage. Josiah ended up cutting all the bad flooring out completely, cutting a new base panel to swap in its place for the time being:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-veAhBC-UK4M\/U9ektbKGXMI\/AAAAAAAAWCQ\/u4H04j-JfIA\/s1600\/removing+bad+airstream+flooring.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-veAhBC-UK4M\/U9ektbKGXMI\/AAAAAAAAWCQ\/u4H04j-JfIA\/s1600\/removing+bad+airstream+flooring.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-az3M9_aTarU\/U9eksx_TX6I\/AAAAAAAAWCE\/B_vGrTXY_Rc\/s1600\/Repairing+Airstream+Flooring.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-az3M9_aTarU\/U9eksx_TX6I\/AAAAAAAAWCE\/B_vGrTXY_Rc\/s1600\/Repairing+Airstream+Flooring.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe're still thinking about flooring options for this front area, but discussed the idea of creating a small platform to differentiate from the rest of the floor that would make somewhat if a raised focal point for the new seating area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter clearing everything out and cleaning everything up, it was time to start priming the walls:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xf9-bj7kesY\/U9eerJCLjBI\/AAAAAAAAV_Y\/eNu0xDWAlkU\/s1600\/Priming+an+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xf9-bj7kesY\/U9eerJCLjBI\/AAAAAAAAV_Y\/eNu0xDWAlkU\/s1600\/Priming+an+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESince we'll be tackling the renovation in stages, we decided to just prime the entire wall surfaces at this point, even though we'll eventually paint the cabinets and most every other surface that remains. After doing a little research, we opted for Kilz oderless oil-based primer to paint directly onto the vinyl riveted walls. It's a fast drying primer, sealer and stainblocker that helps reduce odors and a good base for the final coat of paint.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-au4WRi77hQU\/U9epJYO6yNI\/AAAAAAAAWDY\/x1yphKi0A3Q\/s1600\/Priming+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-au4WRi77hQU\/U9epJYO6yNI\/AAAAAAAAWDY\/x1yphKi0A3Q\/s1600\/Priming+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile we were both priming, Josiah worked on building a new shelf where the original had been up front in the same poplar wood as the other shelving that's been going in (nothing like having an on-site carpenter):\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-knwU44_qNNI\/U9elGjXuv5I\/AAAAAAAAWCo\/FuFKLhZuZj8\/s1600\/Airstream+Storage+Shelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-knwU44_qNNI\/U9elGjXuv5I\/AAAAAAAAWCo\/FuFKLhZuZj8\/s1600\/Airstream+Storage+Shelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2AxfU3mzmc8\/U9elG1zMOuI\/AAAAAAAAWCk\/c7VNNQZGrAk\/s1600\/Making+an+airstream+shelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2AxfU3mzmc8\/U9elG1zMOuI\/AAAAAAAAWCk\/c7VNNQZGrAk\/s1600\/Making+an+airstream+shelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe also explored the idea of removing the upper cabinet above the kitchen sink:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K3ZWeeJFMXM\/U9eoE9tCOqI\/AAAAAAAAWDE\/uyUVfGcSylQ\/s1600\/Removing+Airstream+Shelves.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K3ZWeeJFMXM\/U9eoE9tCOqI\/AAAAAAAAWDE\/uyUVfGcSylQ\/s1600\/Removing+Airstream+Shelves.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBecause this cabinet houses the Airstream control center (yes, that's what it's called), ventilation and more receptacles, we've left it up there but removed the rolling doors to give them a more open feel:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1OALu2U9Xog\/U9eoEMPDZQI\/AAAAAAAAWDA\/xyfkPUX20T8\/s1600\/Open+Airstream+Storage+Cabinet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1OALu2U9Xog\/U9eoEMPDZQI\/AAAAAAAAWDA\/xyfkPUX20T8\/s1600\/Open+Airstream+Storage+Cabinet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter the first coat of primer went on the walls, we called it a day and grabbed a few final progress shots of how things are shaping up at this stage:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3QiwwWo9_Xw\/U9fLJAYbbuI\/AAAAAAAAWDw\/8CKF8holPvs\/s1600\/Airstream+Gutted+and+Primed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3QiwwWo9_Xw\/U9fLJAYbbuI\/AAAAAAAAWDw\/8CKF8holPvs\/s1600\/Airstream+Gutted+and+Primed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QHIP29Q1TDY\/U9fLJxMsVFI\/AAAAAAAAWD0\/4xVxsAVe48E\/s1600\/Renovated+Airstream+Progress.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QHIP29Q1TDY\/U9fLJxMsVFI\/AAAAAAAAWD0\/4xVxsAVe48E\/s1600\/Renovated+Airstream+Progress.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile we certainly have a long way to go, we're feeling like we made some solid progress and already see the space opening up:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cl4IIhN39-Q\/U9fLJHYMyuI\/AAAAAAAAWDs\/DxqsiECsX1s\/s1600\/Airstream+renovating+progress+update.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cl4IIhN39-Q\/U9fLJHYMyuI\/AAAAAAAAWDs\/DxqsiECsX1s\/s1600\/Airstream+renovating+progress+update.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-R0yBhNKf1Sw\/U9fLJKibaZI\/AAAAAAAAWEE\/19nTc4fkd40\/s1600\/Primed+and+exposed+Airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-R0yBhNKf1Sw\/U9fLJKibaZI\/AAAAAAAAWEE\/19nTc4fkd40\/s1600\/Primed+and+exposed+Airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt the end of the day, we had quite the salvage pile:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gxr9JcXMxrU\/U9eep_awzmI\/AAAAAAAAV_M\/yCqyn1W0HSY\/s1600\/Gutting+an+Airstream+Trailer+Camper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gxr9JcXMxrU\/U9eep_awzmI\/AAAAAAAAV_M\/yCqyn1W0HSY\/s1600\/Gutting+an+Airstream+Trailer+Camper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're already looking forward to going back to continue work on the Airstream. Next up, we'll continue with paining all of the walls a bright white finish and are still deciding on colors for the cabinets and closet doors.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheck out where we started with the Airstream \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/weekend-basics-project-airstream.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this post\u003C\/a\u003E and see some of the original \"before\" shots \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/project-airstream-renovation-begins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this post\u003C\/a\u003E. Keep up with our airstream progress by following \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@FarmStream\u003C\/a\u003E on Instagram and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Project Airstream Posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5550009799096174256\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/project-airstream-renovation-continues.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5550009799096174256"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5550009799096174256"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/project-airstream-renovation-continues.html","title":"Project Airstream: Renovation Continues!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-G1irqfIDLTg\/U9geKHBfBTI\/AAAAAAAAWEY\/0vosSpC8Ulk\/s72-c\/Airstream+Before+Shots.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3208132316278495215"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-22T21:04:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:03:35.025-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Project Airstream"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Project Airstream: Renovation Begins!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tPfwmMNuRAU\/U87oII0geUI\/AAAAAAAAV4o\/NdRqoLi1hLo\/s1600\/Renovating+an+Airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tPfwmMNuRAU\/U87oII0geUI\/AAAAAAAAV4o\/NdRqoLi1hLo\/s1600\/Renovating+an+Airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELast week we shared the beginnings of an exciting collaboration we're working on with Josiah and Jocelyn of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lockhartfamilyfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELockhart Family Farm\u003C\/a\u003E. To make a long story short, they recently brought home a vintage 31' airstream camper in all of it's 1976 glory to house on the farm as both a camp classroom and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eairbnb\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;glamping getaway. They kindly asked us to help with the updating process as a way to bring this vintage beauty up to the next level. We jumped at the chance and you can read up on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/weekend-basics-project-airstream.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour very first visit to see the camper in this post\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the past week we gathered an overload of inspiration and ideas for ways to update the camper in order to transform it into more of that\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eglamping\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;(glamorous camping) look and feel. We couldn't wait to get back out to the farm last Saturday with all of our tools in tow. We supplied \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/qokC_MPcmS\/?modal=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe donuts\u003C\/a\u003E and Jocelyn brought out a large pot of fresh coffee while we all got started. Josiah's mug had us all entertained, since they \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.timvidraeats.com\/2013\/11\/eat-whole-pig-locally-raised-tamworth.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Especialize in heritage breed pork\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on the farm:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-upupZv0Xd3Q\/U87oFmDp6PI\/AAAAAAAAV3w\/eTjP6q3Lilo\/s1600\/Josiah+Keep+Calm+Mug.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-upupZv0Xd3Q\/U87oFmDp6PI\/AAAAAAAAV3w\/eTjP6q3Lilo\/s1600\/Josiah+Keep+Calm+Mug.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThroughout the week, Josiah had been working to update both the electrical and plumbing in the airstream, bringing them up to a fully functioning mode. While doing so, he'd swapped in updated switch plate covers and Tim completed the wiring and installation of a new usb-compatible receptacle in the front area:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Z6_XD7tK2Y\/U87oDCyvgzI\/AAAAAAAAV20\/OQ6nittdx1Y\/s1600\/Airstream+electrical.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Z6_XD7tK2Y\/U87oDCyvgzI\/AAAAAAAAV20\/OQ6nittdx1Y\/s1600\/Airstream+electrical.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThis space has a suite of different receptacles, including spaces for old phone jacks and a DC outlet. We're thinking about replacing the lower phone jack receptacle with some sort of mobile accessory storage compartment to make better use of this wall space. Also, can I just take a moment to say I love it when my husband puts on his tool belt? Thanks.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bnsrlh4X3BI\/U87oKd5jIzI\/AAAAAAAAV5k\/0E6wT0h2SX4\/s1600\/wiring+electrical+airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bnsrlh4X3BI\/U87oKd5jIzI\/AAAAAAAAV5k\/0E6wT0h2SX4\/s1600\/wiring+electrical+airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe also had \u003Ci\u003Ethis\u003C\/i\u003E little helper working to \"fix up\" the camper right alongside us:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8GJJnqMxeUY\/U87oFJMPesI\/AAAAAAAAV3o\/7wS0f5Cb-hQ\/s1600\/Alexander+Little+Helper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8GJJnqMxeUY\/U87oFJMPesI\/AAAAAAAAV3o\/7wS0f5Cb-hQ\/s1600\/Alexander+Little+Helper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlexander, Josiah and Jocelyn's 2 year old son is a farmer in the making and just to die for. He is so curious, always smiling and ready to \"help out.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile getting started, we snapped as many \"before\" shots of the camper in its current state as we could and took measurements for things like curtains and the front living area to get an idea of whether or not we should tackle custom cushions to fit the current folding bed or if there might be room to remove this structure all together, freeing up space to bring in a more modern style futon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-d8EaIeOw0Y0\/U87oGNrOp_I\/AAAAAAAAV38\/3JrEBkkSnSo\/s1600\/Mary+Measuring+Curtains.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-d8EaIeOw0Y0\/U87oGNrOp_I\/AAAAAAAAV38\/3JrEBkkSnSo\/s1600\/Mary+Measuring+Curtains.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ACGDHOMIJko\/U87oBxHHMKI\/AAAAAAAAV3c\/y_04xqZ6Kts\/s1600\/Airstream+Before+Shots.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ACGDHOMIJko\/U87oBxHHMKI\/AAAAAAAAV3c\/y_04xqZ6Kts\/s1600\/Airstream+Before+Shots.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hPUbFD8zLdQ\/U87oGVN4XhI\/AAAAAAAAV4E\/8e1jmoygpww\/s1600\/Mary+Measuring.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hPUbFD8zLdQ\/U87oGVN4XhI\/AAAAAAAAV4E\/8e1jmoygpww\/s1600\/Mary+Measuring.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHere's a more detailed view of the current fold-out seating area and built-in storage:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SXP03zuWkZo\/U87oFyFA8ZI\/AAAAAAAAV5w\/l65YUBY9QPU\/s1600\/Airstream+foldout+bed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SXP03zuWkZo\/U87oFyFA8ZI\/AAAAAAAAV5w\/l65YUBY9QPU\/s1600\/Airstream+foldout+bed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cOxUKu3HFjk\/U87oCZ8WOsI\/AAAAAAAAV2o\/PIJ5euIiwrQ\/s1600\/Airstream+Camper+Storage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cOxUKu3HFjk\/U87oCZ8WOsI\/AAAAAAAAV2o\/PIJ5euIiwrQ\/s1600\/Airstream+Camper+Storage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe've got some bigger ideas for brightening up the entire space with fresh coats of paint, updating the kitchen counters and installing lots of creative storage solutions, but this past Saturday we focused on tackling the removal of the overhead storage compartment along the entire back wall of the camper:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-my09ded8Ml0\/U87oD_3msbI\/AAAAAAAAV3Q\/KEPN776OdiE\/s1600\/Airstream+overhead+storage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-my09ded8Ml0\/U87oD_3msbI\/AAAAAAAAV3Q\/KEPN776OdiE\/s1600\/Airstream+overhead+storage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe felt like removing this closed-off storage would really open up the space, showing off the classic curve of the airstream ceiling — plus we have plans for exposed wood shelving, basket storage and metal rail racks to replace the function of the original overhead compartments.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mh9C4g3VvDQ\/U87oB250JHI\/AAAAAAAAV2g\/psozZmho72w\/s1600\/1976+Airstream+Interior+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mh9C4g3VvDQ\/U87oB250JHI\/AAAAAAAAV2g\/psozZmho72w\/s1600\/1976+Airstream+Interior+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFirst up, we needed to free up the gas-line wired through the outside of the compartment — this would have originally housed a gas lantern (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airstreamclassifieds.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F09%2FGas_Light.jpg\u0026amp;imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airstreamclassifieds.com%2Fads%2Fgas-light-propane-light-fixture-and-housing-from-1977-airstream-sovereign%2F\u0026amp;h=420\u0026amp;w=251\u0026amp;tbnid=GpoydsQR60kGtM%3A\u0026amp;zoom=1\u0026amp;docid=OHcNPiTG3a7NIM\u0026amp;ei=Ev7OU-DcAqHJsQSqkIGYCA\u0026amp;tbm=isch\u0026amp;ved=0CB4QMygAMAA\u0026amp;iact=rc\u0026amp;uact=3\u0026amp;dur=278\u0026amp;page=1\u0026amp;start=0\u0026amp;ndsp=32\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elike this\u003C\/a\u003E):\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4uBHcfl4Vqg\/U87oKROfsEI\/AAAAAAAAV5Y\/TU1gJ4vOQJU\/s1600\/Vintage+Airstream+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4uBHcfl4Vqg\/U87oKROfsEI\/AAAAAAAAV5Y\/TU1gJ4vOQJU\/s1600\/Vintage+Airstream+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat we didn't anticipate was just how long it would take to remove the overhead compartments. If you did not know, the airstream was originally modeled after the aircraft industry and everything is riveted, so very few nuts and bolts can be found in the construction —after a while, we thought we were deconstructing the space shuttle!\u0026nbsp;Luckily, Josiah had an extensive user's manual we were able to reference to see exactly where each part was we'd need to dismantle, one by one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vR2F7bjwA7Y\/U87oB8zcUnI\/AAAAAAAAV2k\/09c0ptzzvyw\/s1600\/1976+Airstream+Manual.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vR2F7bjwA7Y\/U87oB8zcUnI\/AAAAAAAAV2k\/09c0ptzzvyw\/s1600\/1976+Airstream+Manual.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe started out trying to reach the few screws we could find, which were installed in hard-to-reach angled areas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IcTgxfc-IRM\/U87oIUUaiSI\/AAAAAAAAV4s\/pRlbwu7De5c\/s1600\/Ripping+out+a+vintage+airstream+camper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IcTgxfc-IRM\/U87oIUUaiSI\/AAAAAAAAV4s\/pRlbwu7De5c\/s1600\/Ripping+out+a+vintage+airstream+camper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe quickly realized pulling out the board atop of the fridge and cabinets would give us a couple of extra inches to work with, which actually turned out to be a huge help:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QsGbua8sFXw\/U87oEl7b1yI\/AAAAAAAAV3g\/wSZrtrbyijU\/s1600\/Airstream+renovation.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QsGbua8sFXw\/U87oEl7b1yI\/AAAAAAAAV3g\/wSZrtrbyijU\/s1600\/Airstream+renovation.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs much as we were hoping to just pop the screws out with a power drill and pull out the storage compartment out with ease, it took us about 2 solid hours to get the entire thing dismantled and removed — so you can imagine how good of a feeling it was when we were finally able to free up that upper space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dAkhalQMe1w\/U87oHkqGXNI\/AAAAAAAAV4g\/8bXS7VuwNu4\/s1600\/Renovating+a+vintage+airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dAkhalQMe1w\/U87oHkqGXNI\/AAAAAAAAV4g\/8bXS7VuwNu4\/s1600\/Renovating+a+vintage+airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-krhObq62uQI\/U87oHv20lHI\/AAAAAAAAV4c\/RlJr_nXAp0M\/s1600\/Removing+overhead+cabinets+in+an+airstream+camper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-krhObq62uQI\/U87oHv20lHI\/AAAAAAAAV4c\/RlJr_nXAp0M\/s1600\/Removing+overhead+cabinets+in+an+airstream+camper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oa4ZVp04HtY\/U87oHKpZSRI\/AAAAAAAAV4U\/L60VGL9HEtE\/s1600\/Removing+Overhead+Storage+Camper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oa4ZVp04HtY\/U87oHKpZSRI\/AAAAAAAAV4U\/L60VGL9HEtE\/s1600\/Removing+Overhead+Storage+Camper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt was amazing just how much more open the camper appears with the removal of this upper compartment, and feels like such a bonus!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UJpGsJ6oSf8\/U87oDjHS7DI\/AAAAAAAAV3A\/zUbKjrXtUg4\/s1600\/Airstream+open+storage+removal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UJpGsJ6oSf8\/U87oDjHS7DI\/AAAAAAAAV3A\/zUbKjrXtUg4\/s1600\/Airstream+open+storage+removal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHere's a more proper before\/after view to save you from scrolling back:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mh9C4g3VvDQ\/U87oB250JHI\/AAAAAAAAV2g\/psozZmho72w\/s1600\/1976+Airstream+Interior+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mh9C4g3VvDQ\/U87oB250JHI\/AAAAAAAAV2g\/psozZmho72w\/s1600\/1976+Airstream+Interior+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-96Ma_rOFXM8\/U87oJq9i5CI\/AAAAAAAAV5M\/kA1vQxi44xQ\/s1600\/Vintage+Airstream+Removing+Overhead+Bins.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-96Ma_rOFXM8\/U87oJq9i5CI\/AAAAAAAAV5M\/kA1vQxi44xQ\/s1600\/Vintage+Airstream+Removing+Overhead+Bins.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt might not look like much, but it was a huge accomplishment for the day, and we all agreed — this job is going to get a lot messier before it gets prettier. I think that's just part of the renovation process, right?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter the overhead storage was completely removed, we measured the open space for installing a large reclaimed wood exposed shelf. Josiah had a stack of milled oak wood drying in their farm workshop, so we picked the best from the pile and he propped it up on the bed of his truck, sawing it to size, giving the entire surface a good sanding, and finishing it with a healthy coat of Thompson's oil right then and there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jRWXhtTCp1g\/U87oG8HPUJI\/AAAAAAAAV4Q\/5SM96lEFEjw\/s1600\/Reclaimed+Wood+Shelf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jRWXhtTCp1g\/U87oG8HPUJI\/AAAAAAAAV4Q\/5SM96lEFEjw\/s1600\/Reclaimed+Wood+Shelf.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qt1R1x2oj-I\/U87oF_9Me9I\/AAAAAAAAV30\/luWo5fxcBPs\/s1600\/Josiah+Sanding+Wood+Board.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qt1R1x2oj-I\/U87oF_9Me9I\/AAAAAAAAV30\/luWo5fxcBPs\/s1600\/Josiah+Sanding+Wood+Board.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--SQnd977_8o\/U87oIiQFCQI\/AAAAAAAAV4w\/YHm9h5rZUsk\/s1600\/Thompson's+Oil+Wood.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--SQnd977_8o\/U87oIiQFCQI\/AAAAAAAAV4w\/YHm9h5rZUsk\/s1600\/Thompson's+Oil+Wood.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bEaYk2nMhPc\/U87oGvfl9SI\/AAAAAAAAV4I\/YDmsWtiy1hg\/s1600\/Oiling+wood+board.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bEaYk2nMhPc\/U87oGvfl9SI\/AAAAAAAAV4I\/YDmsWtiy1hg\/s1600\/Oiling+wood+board.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe brought the board into the camper to test for fit and it just slid right into place:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IaHBQzPQfpE\/U87oFWxXemI\/AAAAAAAAV3s\/BX9TbbJYpaU\/s1600\/Board+fitting+vintage+airstream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IaHBQzPQfpE\/U87oFWxXemI\/AAAAAAAAV3s\/BX9TbbJYpaU\/s1600\/Board+fitting+vintage+airstream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom here, we cleaned up and re-installed the wood covering for above the fridge, and Josiah has plans to cut and round the wooden support that held the older upper storage in place:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdJiemt-awo\/U87oCyYyX5I\/AAAAAAAAV2w\/UGQb7IIx34Q\/s1600\/Airstream+demo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdJiemt-awo\/U87oCyYyX5I\/AAAAAAAAV2w\/UGQb7IIx34Q\/s1600\/Airstream+demo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor now, we decided to leave the overhead storage above the sink on the other side of the camper since it contains the airstream's \"control center,\" oven ventilation and other electrical components. We may try to give it a more open feel by removing and exposing the rolling covers or some other creative solution:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2aNDhZvAkb0\/U87oJEfc6CI\/AAAAAAAAV48\/9e5kaFx6s-o\/s1600\/Vintage+Airstream+Kitchen+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2aNDhZvAkb0\/U87oJEfc6CI\/AAAAAAAAV48\/9e5kaFx6s-o\/s1600\/Vintage+Airstream+Kitchen+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe also ended up taking the large brown plastic storage bins from the lower kitchen cabinets back home with us to clean up and paint. These original bins provide such great storage capacity and we think a bright coat of paint will help to give them an instantly updated feel in the space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i6ObtwmbZP8\/U87oCrE0RTI\/AAAAAAAAV2s\/EAx8imbwuLE\/s1600\/Airstream+Kitchen+Storage+Drawers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i6ObtwmbZP8\/U87oCrE0RTI\/AAAAAAAAV2s\/EAx8imbwuLE\/s1600\/Airstream+Kitchen+Storage+Drawers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter we left, Josiah ripped out the veneered surfaces around the front of the camper, replacing them with new wood for a fresh feel. Here's a sneak peek of those:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HTKLHE3sfz8\/U88KydVwlxI\/AAAAAAAAMY8\/oFI0_L7Tdi8\/s1600\/Airstream+wood+shelves.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HTKLHE3sfz8\/U88KydVwlxI\/AAAAAAAAMY8\/oFI0_L7Tdi8\/s1600\/Airstream+wood+shelves.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImage from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@FarmStream\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EJosiah and Jocelyn also chopped down a dead tree, freeing up space for the camper's summer \u0026amp; fall location on the farm — how welcoming does this view look?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y7WgA4yVAf4\/U87x3X8dkGI\/AAAAAAAAV6Y\/OZDtjyzMy9E\/s1600\/Lockhart+Family+Farm+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y7WgA4yVAf4\/U87x3X8dkGI\/AAAAAAAAV6Y\/OZDtjyzMy9E\/s1600\/Lockhart+Family+Farm+Airstream+Trailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImage from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@FarmStream\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up, we hope to begin painting the space, updating the kitchen counter and deciding on colors for things like cabinets, a potential foldout couch\/bed, curtains and more. We can't wait!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EKeep up with our airstream progress by following \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@FarmStream\u003C\/a\u003E on Instagram and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/farmstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Project%20Airstream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Project Airstream Posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3208132316278495215\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/project-airstream-renovation-begins.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3208132316278495215"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3208132316278495215"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/project-airstream-renovation-begins.html","title":"Project Airstream: Renovation Begins!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tPfwmMNuRAU\/U87oII0geUI\/AAAAAAAAV4o\/NdRqoLi1hLo\/s72-c\/Renovating+an+Airstream.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7334260148801655889"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-19T18:17:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:42:55.285-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: Our DIY Entryway Table"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hF69awjzz3g\/U6NbO5vnjpI\/AAAAAAAAVE4\/IpyLvm55O4c\/s1600\/hairpin+legs+entry+table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hF69awjzz3g\/U6NbO5vnjpI\/AAAAAAAAVE4\/IpyLvm55O4c\/s1600\/hairpin+legs+entry+table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo, our entryway got a little update this weekend! That's right, we updated the space and even better yet, made the new console table ourselves for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/before-and-after-transforming-an-old-door-into-a-beautiful-entry-table\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour latest project post over on eHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou might remember this space used to look like a little something like this:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-glkmZVXhcZA\/U6NcNrFMvmI\/AAAAAAAAVFY\/5igFrWdp_Dc\/s1600\/17+Apart+Entryway.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-glkmZVXhcZA\/U6NcNrFMvmI\/AAAAAAAAVFY\/5igFrWdp_Dc\/s1600\/17+Apart+Entryway.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe're loving the more substantial look and feel of the table and added storage underneath the table.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETo give a little backstory, we actually made the desk from a salvaged antique glass paned door we found in our back alley — can you believe it? We find the best stuff lurking back there otherwise headed for the landfill:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XXELtAXbJeo\/U6NbPLr7PjI\/AAAAAAAAVFA\/Sxrk2Fz2aPE\/s1600\/salvaging+an+old+door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XXELtAXbJeo\/U6NbPLr7PjI\/AAAAAAAAVFA\/Sxrk2Fz2aPE\/s1600\/salvaging+an+old+door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe had so much fun using hairpin legs for our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/10\/how-to-diy-stump-table.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY stump table\u003C\/a\u003E, we opted for them again. We've loved the look of all the brass hairpin legs cropping up lately; however, these versions are much pricier, and at the 28-inch height we needed for a proper console table, the material isn’t strong enough to hold the weight of the table. We figured out a neat trick for getting the look of aged brass hairpin legs for a fraction of the price — find out how in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/before-and-after-transforming-an-old-door-into-a-beautiful-entry-table\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetworkhttp:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/before-and-after-transforming-an-old-door-into-a-beautiful-entry-table\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour eHow project post here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gabNwquSuQs\/U6NbO-FkWkI\/AAAAAAAAVFQ\/PwGbUxccgn4\/s1600\/hairpin+legs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gabNwquSuQs\/U6NbO-FkWkI\/AAAAAAAAVFQ\/PwGbUxccgn4\/s1600\/hairpin+legs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile we were at it, I went ahead and changed out the dated (and dirty!) floor receptacle and swapped in a clean new brass cover to play off the white and brass colors of the table:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FK19blLy97s\/U6Nd6-f1B1I\/AAAAAAAAVFk\/htg3ERsraN8\/s1600\/Brass+Receptacle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FK19blLy97s\/U6Nd6-f1B1I\/AAAAAAAAVFk\/htg3ERsraN8\/s1600\/Brass+Receptacle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAfter bringing the table in, we had fun layering different items we already had around the house to decorate the new entry with:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-97XZ3gI8rg4\/U6NbO1SEGjI\/AAAAAAAAVE8\/seygLojcU3s\/s1600\/glass+door+console+table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-97XZ3gI8rg4\/U6NbO1SEGjI\/AAAAAAAAVE8\/seygLojcU3s\/s1600\/glass+door+console+table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe ended up moving the smaller secretary desk we previously kept in this front entry over into the office for the time being and will have fun making tweaks while getting used to the new look over the next several weeks. For the full step-by-step table making tutorial and more background on this great find, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/before-and-after-transforming-an-old-door-into-a-beautiful-entry-table\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehead on over to eHow for the full rundown\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7334260148801655889\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/over-on-ehow-our-diy-entryway-table.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7334260148801655889"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7334260148801655889"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/over-on-ehow-our-diy-entryway-table.html","title":"Over on eHow: Our DIY Entryway Table"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hF69awjzz3g\/U6NbO5vnjpI\/AAAAAAAAVE4\/IpyLvm55O4c\/s72-c\/hairpin+legs+entry+table.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-5264927726558889209"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-12T13:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:46:50.547-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recyling"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainable living"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What's Old is New Again: Our Chandelier Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IaPpeNvBS50\/U5hE67_MOHI\/AAAAAAAAU9Y\/kbZTNjekJ30\/s1600\/old+bedroom+chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IaPpeNvBS50\/U5hE67_MOHI\/AAAAAAAAU9Y\/kbZTNjekJ30\/s1600\/old+bedroom+chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EA couple weekends ago we crossed off some home lighting projects from the old never-ending \"things we want to get done around the house\" list. The short of these updates is — we switched out the tired chandelier in our bedroom with the ceiling fan in our closet space and gave both fixtures a little updating along the way. Today we're going to share all the details around removing this beauty of an old fixture from our bedroom, how we updated it and where it's now cozily dwelling.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYeah...I mentioned it was a beauty?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThis light fixture came with the house and as you can gather, has seen better days — not to mention it's just not our favorite style and we feel like it was just too small of a fixture for the larger bedroom space. It had a chromey faux finish that looked sponged on (points for creativity!), layers of glass draping crystals and a broken ceiling chain. All of this being said, we lived with it, exactly as pictured, for over a year thinking we'd eventually get to taking care of it — you know how these things go!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIn terms of fixtures we wanted for this room, a ceiling fan was ideal. We actually had one in the much smaller room we use as a walk-in closet adjacent to our bedroom that's, as you guessed it, a little too big for that space and rarely used. We realized swapping out the two fixtures with a little updating in-between just might be our golden ticket for getting the look and function we wanted in each room without having to buy new fixtures.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo, last September we decided to get started on the switch...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'll call this the first phase where we removed and updated the chandelier in our bedroom. The removal was a pretty simple task where Tim powered down the electricity and disconnected the main wiring that powered and held this fixture in place. It's always funny to me seeing the pretty awful looking holes in the ceiling that get covered up with lighting canopies or other decorative barriers:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z3MVgXpJWnA\/U5hF32SqWzI\/AAAAAAAAU-o\/puWbcz_YIG0\/s1600\/Removing+old+chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z3MVgXpJWnA\/U5hF32SqWzI\/AAAAAAAAU-o\/puWbcz_YIG0\/s1600\/Removing+old+chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce removed we brought this guy outside to see what we could do to breath new life into it. First up, we removed every last string of glass beads, hanging crystals and dusty bulbs to get a better look at the basic shape of the light:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HmtkdvA2KPk\/U5hE2dGtJ3I\/AAAAAAAAU8M\/uS0avfSz5D4\/s1600\/Removing+chandelier+beads.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HmtkdvA2KPk\/U5hE2dGtJ3I\/AAAAAAAAU8M\/uS0avfSz5D4\/s1600\/Removing+chandelier+beads.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-E8n4UfCVsbA\/U5hEznQ0lcI\/AAAAAAAAU7s\/q63tLmJ5GA4\/s1600\/Chandelier+Parts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-E8n4UfCVsbA\/U5hEznQ0lcI\/AAAAAAAAU7s\/q63tLmJ5GA4\/s1600\/Chandelier+Parts.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWith everything removed, the shape of the light really wasn't bad at all — much cleaner and simpler, so we decided to keep it and work with it. I taped up all of the electrical cords and exposed candlestick outlets, then we gave the entire piece about 3 thin and even coats of Rustoleum's oil-rubbed bronze metallic finish spray paint:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgd8v6BleA0\/U5hE39pgRII\/AAAAAAAAU8o\/9X5uY5q2N00\/s1600\/Spray+paint+a+chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgd8v6BleA0\/U5hE39pgRII\/AAAAAAAAU8o\/9X5uY5q2N00\/s1600\/Spray+paint+a+chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qImU7rlSX3g\/U5hE6YM5i0I\/AAAAAAAAU9Q\/69sCwTgjSgA\/s1600\/how+to+spray+paint+a+light+fixture.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qImU7rlSX3g\/U5hE6YM5i0I\/AAAAAAAAU9Q\/69sCwTgjSgA\/s1600\/how+to+spray+paint+a+light+fixture.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESpray painting a piece like this with so many angles, nooks and crannies required several touch ups and spot shots, but this was the fun part of the project since you see such a dramatic transformation so quickly:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JHViHucXpCw\/U5hE06b1OgI\/AAAAAAAAU8E\/M8DjH5zds7A\/s1600\/Painted+Chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JHViHucXpCw\/U5hE06b1OgI\/AAAAAAAAU8E\/M8DjH5zds7A\/s1600\/Painted+Chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETim hung the chandelier from the ladder in our garage to completely dry and cure over the next couple of days:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jkaYeWbY_Hg\/U5hE59rU-7I\/AAAAAAAAU9E\/Nb03XpWle9g\/s1600\/hang+chandelier+to+dry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jkaYeWbY_Hg\/U5hE59rU-7I\/AAAAAAAAU9E\/Nb03XpWle9g\/s1600\/hang+chandelier+to+dry.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce complete, we were both happy with the outcome, and just how different the chandelier looked from where we began:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2u_x6u8VZ44\/U5hE6RoH5rI\/AAAAAAAAU9U\/6UPHXx1_cdo\/s1600\/oil+rubbed+bronze+chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2u_x6u8VZ44\/U5hE6RoH5rI\/AAAAAAAAU9U\/6UPHXx1_cdo\/s1600\/oil+rubbed+bronze+chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is the part where I'll admit we left the chandelier in the garage with the best intentions of swapping out the fixtures right away. But those best intentions turned into 9 months before we got our act together and for those wondering, yes, we lived with that crazy ugly hole in our bedroom ceiling for just as long. So that's the end of phase one!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs summer began to creep up on us this year and we once again realized how nice it would be to have a ceiling fan in our bedroom, we pulled it together and made the swap! Enter phase two!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NfCGBVzzG9Q\/U5hE29xQ1bI\/AAAAAAAAU8U\/mr_NodH1Q7U\/s1600\/Removing+the+closet+fan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NfCGBVzzG9Q\/U5hE29xQ1bI\/AAAAAAAAU8U\/mr_NodH1Q7U\/s1600\/Removing+the+closet+fan.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo just as he did with phase one, Tim removed the ceiling fan from the small room adjacent to our bedroom. This fixture had a lot more components, which posed a more challenging removal, but little by little we got it done. Have I mentioned how nice it is to have a husband who worked as an Electrician in a former life?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-C7-LFyaxRJ0\/U5hE2ISjwgI\/AAAAAAAAU8I\/aFztF7BPnrQ\/s1600\/Removing+Fan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-C7-LFyaxRJ0\/U5hE2ISjwgI\/AAAAAAAAU8I\/aFztF7BPnrQ\/s1600\/Removing+Fan.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tGbYY7bnLdM\/U5hE4ouLyeI\/AAAAAAAAU8w\/-cgC-K3w8TI\/s1600\/Taking+down+a+ceiling+fan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tGbYY7bnLdM\/U5hE4ouLyeI\/AAAAAAAAU8w\/-cgC-K3w8TI\/s1600\/Taking+down+a+ceiling+fan.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tj23ipVof8E\/U5hE1N4hdeI\/AAAAAAAAU8A\/pR-I96lR9zQ\/s1600\/Remove+a+ceiling+fan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tj23ipVof8E\/U5hE1N4hdeI\/AAAAAAAAU8A\/pR-I96lR9zQ\/s1600\/Remove+a+ceiling+fan.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile all of this was going on, \u003Ci\u003Ethis guy\u003C\/i\u003E thought it might be a good time for some doggy yoga:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xmM0jC3gC8k\/U5hEz7cxLNI\/AAAAAAAAU7o\/s0UW1UVvDO0\/s1600\/Basil+Stretching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xmM0jC3gC8k\/U5hEz7cxLNI\/AAAAAAAAU7o\/s0UW1UVvDO0\/s1600\/Basil+Stretching.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce every last part of the ceiling fan was removed, Tim pulled down the ceiling medallion to reveal yet another disturbing hole that we vowed to cover back up within the same 24 hours this go round:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fmFsLq4dyws\/U5hE7Kt7AzI\/AAAAAAAAU9c\/2gLsWSN6DHA\/s1600\/old+house+restoration.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fmFsLq4dyws\/U5hE7Kt7AzI\/AAAAAAAAU9c\/2gLsWSN6DHA\/s1600\/old+house+restoration.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI'd brought the painted chandelier upstairs, removed all the tape and pieced all the other components with a new chain together:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3HGlK4q7TCA\/U5hE7xY7ihI\/AAAAAAAAU9w\/Ol5ANSgRLb8\/s1600\/taped+for+painting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3HGlK4q7TCA\/U5hE7xY7ihI\/AAAAAAAAU9w\/Ol5ANSgRLb8\/s1600\/taped+for+painting.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETim re-strung the electrical cord through the new, sturdier chain we'd be hanging from the ceiling:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HUc_oIcYvpY\/U5hE4fQRM9I\/AAAAAAAAU9A\/d0tnXVqEgJk\/s1600\/Stringing+a+chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HUc_oIcYvpY\/U5hE4fQRM9I\/AAAAAAAAU9A\/d0tnXVqEgJk\/s1600\/Stringing+a+chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe ended up buying a new ceiling medallion for this room since the other one went well with the fan we took down (which left us with nothing for this room), plus this more simpler and less ornate medallion allows the decorative lines of the chandelier to shine. You can find these at your local hardware store in various sizes for about $20-$40 and they add some nice interest to the ceiling around a fixture in older homes like ours:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L4ma9hhS7b4\/U5hE7H5X9TI\/AAAAAAAAU-A\/RvmQvMdYhfc\/s1600\/Ceiling+Medalion.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L4ma9hhS7b4\/U5hE7H5X9TI\/AAAAAAAAU-A\/RvmQvMdYhfc\/s1600\/Ceiling+Medalion.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETim sandwiched all the different pieces together and slowly secured the new fixture into the ceiling:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oTGf1She_Q0\/U5hE0myU1UI\/AAAAAAAAU70\/1O7mLhnSgVM\/s1600\/Installing+a+ceiling+medallion.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oTGf1She_Q0\/U5hE0myU1UI\/AAAAAAAAU70\/1O7mLhnSgVM\/s1600\/Installing+a+ceiling+medallion.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe opted for new bulbs and found the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/17apar-20\/detail\/B00F4SZNLY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evintage style filament bulbs\u003C\/a\u003E we have in other areas of the house (namely \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/05\/bright-ideas-how-to-make-pendant-light.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/01\/turning-misfortune-into-awesone-new-lamp.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E) in a candelabra version:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqZxFUTYzSc\/U5hE8P5IjzI\/AAAAAAAAU9s\/k4t1x3ePApw\/s1600\/vintage+style+filament+bulbs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqZxFUTYzSc\/U5hE8P5IjzI\/AAAAAAAAU9s\/k4t1x3ePApw\/s1600\/vintage+style+filament+bulbs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBefore turning the electricity back on, Tim screwed each last new bulb in place:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JzHquSgHTXE\/U5hE5ETWBoI\/AAAAAAAAU84\/E2POkiu-MMQ\/s1600\/Twisting+the+lights.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JzHquSgHTXE\/U5hE5ETWBoI\/AAAAAAAAU84\/E2POkiu-MMQ\/s1600\/Twisting+the+lights.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd with that, we could call this part of the fixture swap a done deal! Here's how we ended up in this space:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--4tgOYPrzZo\/U5hE6LeeZCI\/AAAAAAAAU9I\/5MuE_WYBxtI\/s1600\/how+to+hang+a+chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--4tgOYPrzZo\/U5hE6LeeZCI\/AAAAAAAAU9I\/5MuE_WYBxtI\/s1600\/how+to+hang+a+chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI think this updated fixture fits so much better in the smaller room:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_FMOzJHHOBY\/U5hE7US2jvI\/AAAAAAAAU9g\/Pzg6W0Ok9pE\/s1600\/our+dressing+room+chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_FMOzJHHOBY\/U5hE7US2jvI\/AAAAAAAAU9g\/Pzg6W0Ok9pE\/s1600\/our+dressing+room+chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis room in general is still a bit of a hodgepodge of furniture. We'll eventually paint and bring a little more cohesion to the space, but for now we're enjoying the look of the new fixture. You might also recognize this room as the landing place for that \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/09\/our-luck-at-alley-sale.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egem of a fireplace cover\u003C\/a\u003E we scored at a nearby alley sale a couple years back:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fpJuQOSfjGk\/U5hE0Q_qepI\/AAAAAAAAU7w\/pGywCGcH8JA\/s1600\/Installed+Chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fpJuQOSfjGk\/U5hE0Q_qepI\/AAAAAAAAU7w\/pGywCGcH8JA\/s1600\/Installed+Chandelier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe even greater news is, we \u003Ci\u003Edid\u003C\/i\u003E end up getting the ceiling fan swapped, updated and installed in our bedroom (no more ugly exposed ceiling hole), so we'll be excited to share the pictures and details here on the blog soon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/05\/bright-ideas-how-to-make-pendant-light.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow To Make A Pendant Light\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/06\/bringing-gun-lamp-back-to-life.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow To Restore An Old Lamp\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5264927726558889209\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/whats-old-is-new-again-our-chandelier.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5264927726558889209"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5264927726558889209"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/whats-old-is-new-again-our-chandelier.html","title":"What's Old is New Again: Our Chandelier Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IaPpeNvBS50\/U5hE67_MOHI\/AAAAAAAAU9Y\/kbZTNjekJ30\/s72-c\/old+bedroom+chandelier.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7189742241075574193"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-28T15:03:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:56:53.447-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cleaning"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cleaning Up \u0026 Grilling Out"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jy7-luDf1YY\/U4YYORM-X3I\/AAAAAAAAUwc\/ziRLaJS-qE8\/s1600\/Cluttered+Garage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jy7-luDf1YY\/U4YYORM-X3I\/AAAAAAAAUwc\/ziRLaJS-qE8\/s1600\/Cluttered+Garage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe mentioned being able to knock out a few projects around the house\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/long-weekend-basics-memorial-day-weekend.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eover the 3 day weekend\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that have been on the list for months — well a couple of those included finally cleaning up the garage and creating a dedicated area for the grill out back.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFirst up, the garage. We have a pretty amazing free-standing brick garage, which is a bonus in our city neighborhood where street parking can sometimes be tough to find. It's also a really nice storage space and does a great job of housing many of our ongoing project tools and supplies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'd gotten to a point of almost getting everything organized when I\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/10\/our-old-friend-beechwood-sideboard.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edrove a truck full of furniture back\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from Mary's mom's farm last August. Unloading everything from that trip was a lot of fun, and also gave us an excuse to \"slide\" on the whole organization thing. Things began to pile up and instead of putting things back in their place, we'd just find a space for a drop and run. You could call it a mell of a hess:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RI6FndQrUq0\/U4YY1qxyBoI\/AAAAAAAAUwk\/qzfXFaNH1m0\/s1600\/Garage+Clutter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RI6FndQrUq0\/U4YY1qxyBoI\/AAAAAAAAUwk\/qzfXFaNH1m0\/s1600\/Garage+Clutter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo, in an effort to prove to ourselves that we're \u003Ci\u003Enot\u003C\/i\u003E hoarders, we finally tackled the clutter!\u0026nbsp;All in all it really only took about 2 solid hours of work together to get the space in shape. We pulled all the large moveable pieces out so I could sweep the floor, then decided what items should come inside the house, stay in the garage, get trashed or get listed in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vintagecrack.etsy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Vintage shop\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GPmMeVPBLzQ\/U4YdZiSSVZI\/AAAAAAAAUw4\/AsfAVYzA0Ns\/s1600\/Garage+Cleanup+Sweep.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GPmMeVPBLzQ\/U4YdZiSSVZI\/AAAAAAAAUw4\/AsfAVYzA0Ns\/s1600\/Garage+Cleanup+Sweep.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's funny the things you'll \"rediscover\" when sifting through clutter — like this entire box filled with pictures and nicknacks I used to keep on my office desk:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mVio52jVCAU\/U4YdaGbZsPI\/AAAAAAAAUxI\/MrcOFbWPO0o\/s1600\/Office+Box.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mVio52jVCAU\/U4YdaGbZsPI\/AAAAAAAAUxI\/MrcOFbWPO0o\/s1600\/Office+Box.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHere's where we ended up:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UuH4lM2iNe8\/U4YdZiHahQI\/AAAAAAAAUxA\/AW6WkWbd528\/s1600\/Garage+Cleanup.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UuH4lM2iNe8\/U4YdZiHahQI\/AAAAAAAAUxA\/AW6WkWbd528\/s1600\/Garage+Cleanup.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lFonRlEwDDk\/U4YdZsD4tPI\/AAAAAAAAUw8\/0S8Qauosl7Y\/s1600\/Garage+Spaces+After.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lFonRlEwDDk\/U4YdZsD4tPI\/AAAAAAAAUw8\/0S8Qauosl7Y\/s1600\/Garage+Spaces+After.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe now have dedicated areas for Mary's jewelry bench and supplies, a gardening hutch, space for power tools and paints, cleared work-surfaces for projects and even room to actually park the car! The blue plastic baby pool we originally got for Basil found a new home as well. Basil graciously gifted it to his 4 little cousins (our nieces and nephew) to play with and enjoy throughout the summer since he\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/05\/long-weekend-basics.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enever quite took to enjoying it himself\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up, our new grilling station!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMany of you know I'm a huge fan of charcoal grilling. My trusty old Weber has taken us a long way and provided just the right heat for many a good meal. I've also picked up a smoker along the way, which has been a lot of fun getting the hang of for all sorts of smoked meats and vegetables. While both of these guys have done a great job, it was just time we go ahead and pull the trigger on a new gas grill (the 3-day sale weekend and Stephanie's upcoming party didn't hurt in making that decision). I love cooking on a gas grill, but when our old one finally died over 4 years ago, I thought I could get by without it for a while. Well, \u003Ci\u003Ea while\u003C\/i\u003E turned into over 4 years and I'm excited to say we're cooking with gas again!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the benefits to waiting this long before getting a new gas grill turned out to be planning a stationary space for it. Our back patio space is limiting, so we needed to get a little creative. One afternoon while cleaning up the leaves back there it struck us that the space in front of the garage just under the window (pictured below) \u003Ci\u003Ecould\u003C\/i\u003E be the perfect spot:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--2ff5DjJ8sw\/U4YorfwyZdI\/AAAAAAAAUx4\/fgyOzH8eZ38\/s1600\/Grill+Space+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--2ff5DjJ8sw\/U4YorfwyZdI\/AAAAAAAAUx4\/fgyOzH8eZ38\/s1600\/Grill+Space+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter measuring the width and comparing it to the grill I'd been eyeing, it \u003Ci\u003Ewould\u003C\/i\u003E be the perfect fit. There was a little dirt bed made here when we moved in, most likely for flowers or other landscaping, but it wasn't quite large enough to fit the full sized grill:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t17xZW8OQ_g\/U4YorpPUmXI\/AAAAAAAAUx0\/5t8rkYFudUg\/s1600\/Grill+landing+before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t17xZW8OQ_g\/U4YorpPUmXI\/AAAAAAAAUx0\/5t8rkYFudUg\/s1600\/Grill+landing+before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter testing a couple of the patio bricks, we realized we could easily lift out an entire row to create the needed space and decided filling the area with white rocks would help create a dedicated landing space for the grill. So, I slowly lifted out the row of bricks one by one under the close supervision of our project inspector:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_AWvfcFAOfM\/U4YotUwOd0I\/AAAAAAAAUyc\/SKcPm3zwrqI\/s1600\/Pulling+up+patio+bricks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_AWvfcFAOfM\/U4YotUwOd0I\/AAAAAAAAUyc\/SKcPm3zwrqI\/s1600\/Pulling+up+patio+bricks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1hSHqLN7wuM\/U4YosvJC4eI\/AAAAAAAAUyE\/adJK_KF7VqU\/s1600\/Helpers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1hSHqLN7wuM\/U4YosvJC4eI\/AAAAAAAAUyE\/adJK_KF7VqU\/s1600\/Helpers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis left us with a stack of extra bricks to hold onto for a future project:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_t-V96Z-Mk\/U4YoueSK2OI\/AAAAAAAAUys\/XciOI9pzUoE\/s1600\/Stacked+Bricks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_t-V96Z-Mk\/U4YoueSK2OI\/AAAAAAAAUys\/XciOI9pzUoE\/s1600\/Stacked+Bricks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI went ahead and shoveled\/raked excess dirt to create an even and level surface:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_6Kfe8PR8hM\/U4YotvHIPwI\/AAAAAAAAUyg\/H6uzZ1XyK8E\/s1600\/Raking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_6Kfe8PR8hM\/U4YotvHIPwI\/AAAAAAAAUyg\/H6uzZ1XyK8E\/s1600\/Raking.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThen I fitted the entire open dirt space with a fancy weed blocker (also known as a large garbage bag) to prevent pesky weeds from overtaking our new grilling station:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MVEz30PdiEA\/U4YoqrIJEPI\/AAAAAAAAUzQ\/qS4MRJbW1Vk\/s1600\/Brick+Edging.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MVEz30PdiEA\/U4YoqrIJEPI\/AAAAAAAAUzQ\/qS4MRJbW1Vk\/s1600\/Brick+Edging.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wJA-e4pf-3I\/U4YoutdJIFI\/AAAAAAAAUy0\/urFYaUsxwO8\/s1600\/Weedblocker+bed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wJA-e4pf-3I\/U4YoutdJIFI\/AAAAAAAAUy0\/urFYaUsxwO8\/s1600\/Weedblocker+bed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter hammering edging bricks around the perimeter of the new space, I spread a thin layer of small pebbles over the plastic barrier just to get an initial layer of weight down and give the larger white rocks a little something to grab onto:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uFuxy6uMS-A\/U4YotLrB7ZI\/AAAAAAAAUyQ\/MAkdgPxJWMw\/s1600\/Pebble+Layer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uFuxy6uMS-A\/U4YotLrB7ZI\/AAAAAAAAUyQ\/MAkdgPxJWMw\/s1600\/Pebble+Layer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up, 3 bags of white rocks. Big thanks goes out to Basil for keeping a close eye on these for us just in case something were to happen:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BvoX_5Ua2qQ\/U4Yoqnm4CeI\/AAAAAAAAUxk\/LrcPE5Z5rWs\/s1600\/Basil+and+the+rocks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BvoX_5Ua2qQ\/U4Yoqnm4CeI\/AAAAAAAAUxk\/LrcPE5Z5rWs\/s1600\/Basil+and+the+rocks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI built these white rocks up all around the perimeter of the barrier bricks since the grill bottom would cover the center:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xeuEUks4oPM\/U4YouJLX-lI\/AAAAAAAAUyk\/JHOOG7k-t1o\/s1600\/Rock+Layer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xeuEUks4oPM\/U4YouJLX-lI\/AAAAAAAAUyk\/JHOOG7k-t1o\/s1600\/Rock+Layer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ow26rU8kdxU\/U4YorQy492I\/AAAAAAAAUxo\/LHyeLI6Gexw\/s1600\/Gravel+Landscaping.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ow26rU8kdxU\/U4YorQy492I\/AAAAAAAAUxo\/LHyeLI6Gexw\/s1600\/Gravel+Landscaping.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI have to admit, even though it's certainly a humble space, we were feeling pretty proud of our little rock enclosure! All that was left to complete this project was bringing in the grill:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ej1ItGQuoc\/U4YotEE50KI\/AAAAAAAAUyM\/dLdUzibOnt4\/s1600\/New+Charbroil+Grill.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ej1ItGQuoc\/U4YotEE50KI\/AAAAAAAAUyM\/dLdUzibOnt4\/s1600\/New+Charbroil+Grill.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEverything fit exactly to measurement and I pinched myself a little at the thought of being able to grill with gas again. Since the grill will live permanently outside, we bought the matching weather resistant grill cover to keep on it for protection.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-682Uga5EO_o\/U4YuqS_l1dI\/AAAAAAAAUzg\/giJHAof0Iko\/s1600\/Grill+Cover.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-682Uga5EO_o\/U4YuqS_l1dI\/AAAAAAAAUzg\/giJHAof0Iko\/s1600\/Grill+Cover.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo far everything's been holding up great and we enjoyed barbecued chicken for dinner last night — the first meal to break in the new grill:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--WXgWuyXRkw\/U4Yoqu6HlUI\/AAAAAAAAUxg\/-esyLeZUU9U\/s1600\/Breaking+in+the+grill.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--WXgWuyXRkw\/U4Yoqu6HlUI\/AAAAAAAAUxg\/-esyLeZUU9U\/s1600\/Breaking+in+the+grill.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhew! It's almost summer and little updates like these can sometimes make all the difference in feeling prepared. I can't tell you how great it feels to not only have our garage back to an organized space, but to be spending more time outdoors enjoying these areas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'd love to know — have you kicked off grilling season yet? What are your favorite summer recipes for the grill?"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7189742241075574193\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/cleaning-up-grilling-out.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7189742241075574193"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7189742241075574193"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/cleaning-up-grilling-out.html","title":"Cleaning Up \u0026 Grilling Out"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jy7-luDf1YY\/U4YYORM-X3I\/AAAAAAAAUwc\/ziRLaJS-qE8\/s72-c\/Cluttered+Garage.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7080413215820731287"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-26T19:21:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:57:32.100-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Weekend Basics"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Long Weekend Basics: Memorial Day Weekend"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Hi there! We wanted to pop in to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day. We were both able to take the long weekend and have been enjoying the day of reflection and rest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sRuyVMIGjz8\/U4OzXvso7_I\/AAAAAAAAUvs\/epY2B4JgNcs\/s1600\/Tim+on+a+ladder.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sRuyVMIGjz8\/U4OzXvso7_I\/AAAAAAAAUvs\/epY2B4JgNcs\/s1600\/Tim+on+a+ladder.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EComing back from a busy week in NYC, we intentionally made no other plans for the 3-day weekend other than carving out time to get a bunch of updates that've been on the back burner taken care of. There have been a few projects we've been meaning to get to, or began at one time or another and never quite finished (tell me we're not alone!). Well, this was the weekend to knock a bunch out and I'm happy to report that we DID! We've got a little house party in the works next weekend to celebrate\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/a-new-chapter-in-purple-gold-stephanies.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStephanie's graduation from JMU\u003C\/a\u003E, so it's actually been some great motivation to get a few things crossed off the old list that we've been meaning to get to.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFirst up, it was finally time to hang our JMU flag. For the past few years we've been telling the kids we want to hang a JMU \u0026amp; VCU flag from the front of the house and this past Christmas they surprised us with a JMU flag. We want to hang the flags since both kids will be JMU alumni and Mary's a VCU alumni.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBrandon was in town for the weekend, so he helped Tim grab the 2 old flag brackets off the back landing that were here when we moved in to swap and install out front. Before installing them out front, they took them to the hardware store to make sure the standard flag poles would fit them, then gave them a quick facelift and outdoor protecting seal with a few coats of Rustoleum spray in an oil rubbed bronze metallic finish:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xE6WaZFDEMU\/U4OxhWaOqXI\/AAAAAAAAUvc\/QPfURSqEn-o\/s1600\/Updating+Flag+Hardware.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xE6WaZFDEMU\/U4OxhWaOqXI\/AAAAAAAAUvc\/QPfURSqEn-o\/s1600\/Updating+Flag+Hardware.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce dry, Brandon helped steady the ladder while Tim attached the brackets to either side of our little balcony:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BhR-8P1Yks4\/U4OzXkcxwTI\/AAAAAAAAUvo\/-t4slzVxxcY\/s1600\/JMU+Flag.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BhR-8P1Yks4\/U4OzXkcxwTI\/AAAAAAAAUvo\/-t4slzVxxcY\/s1600\/JMU+Flag.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHanging a VCU flag will have to wait until we find the right one, but we're now showing our Duuuuuuukes pride, just in time to celebrate next weekend. We'd hung the flag while Stephanie was out, so it was pretty gratifying to here her smile and exclamations of praise when she first noticed it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther projects included finally cleaning out and reorganizing our garage and pulling the trigger on a gas grill over the holiday sale weekend. We even cultivated a little area in our back patio space for a permanent grilling station:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GdpV86K4WEA\/U4OtMW1T3jI\/AAAAAAAAUvE\/EJrhJG4rpVw\/s1600\/Weekend+Projects.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GdpV86K4WEA\/U4OtMW1T3jI\/AAAAAAAAUvE\/EJrhJG4rpVw\/s1600\/Weekend+Projects.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELook out for more details on both of these projects coming later this week.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOutside of party prep, we knocked off a house project that we started and never finished since, ahem, \u003Ci\u003ESeptember:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4UdNK2-RRso\/U4OvAVNGXrI\/AAAAAAAAUvQ\/6PO7X1ay9BY\/s1600\/Installing+a+ceiling+fan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4UdNK2-RRso\/U4OvAVNGXrI\/AAAAAAAAUvQ\/6PO7X1ay9BY\/s1600\/Installing+a+ceiling+fan.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/09\/weekend-basics_23.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etook down the light fixture from our bedroom back in September\u003C\/a\u003E with plans to swap in a ceiling fan from another bedroom in our house — but life took over and we put the project on the back burner until the warm weather creeped back up and reminded us how nice it would be to have that fan in our room. Haha, it's funny how some things get done quickly and others just take their time. In any case, we've got a fan in our bedroom now with all the details to come in a future post.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith all the project craziness taking place, we did make time for a couple other 3-day weekend activities, like catching a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.milb.com\/index.jsp?sid=t3410\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFlying Squirrels\u003C\/a\u003E baseball game:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GAyiFk-WDjk\/U4OWuWVz-wI\/AAAAAAAAUu0\/WuZq4vw1iKY\/s1600\/Flying+Squirrels+Baseball+Game+Richmond.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GAyiFk-WDjk\/U4OWuWVz-wI\/AAAAAAAAUu0\/WuZq4vw1iKY\/s1600\/Flying+Squirrels+Baseball+Game+Richmond.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Richmond baseball stadium, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Diamond_(Richmond,_Virginia)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Diamond\u003C\/a\u003E, is within walking distance from our home, so it was a welcome break to spend a little time with Brandon while he was in town for the weekend (and a great excuse to partake in some ballpark food)!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESide Note:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Here's one of those funny instances where Tim and my age difference comes into conversation — I remember going the the Diamond since I was small child. Being built new in the 80's it's almost always been a fixture of Richmond during my lifetime. Tim, on the other hand, remembers when it was built new as he was graduating high-school. We've both been going there to watch baseball games for years, we just have completely different frames of reference for the memories.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe also watched the mid-season finale of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amctv.com\/shows\/mad-men\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMad Men\u003C\/a\u003E Sunday night. It's hard to believe this favorite series will be coming to a close (and that we have to wait a year to see the last 7 episodes), but we both liked how they wrapped up this partial season. Have you been watching?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Weekend%20Basics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEAjTyyfY1Y\/UbDsZ-oN2oI\/AAAAAAAAO4U\/YNKGVRAv71Y\/s1600\/Weekend+Basics.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7080413215820731287\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/long-weekend-basics-memorial-day-weekend.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7080413215820731287"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7080413215820731287"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/long-weekend-basics-memorial-day-weekend.html","title":"Long Weekend Basics: Memorial Day Weekend"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sRuyVMIGjz8\/U4OzXvso7_I\/AAAAAAAAUvs\/epY2B4JgNcs\/s72-c\/Tim+on+a+ladder.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-5112616487090151773"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-09T08:25:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T23:01:09.659-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Plumbing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To: Replacing Our Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposal"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Today we've got a quick and dirty update for you (emphasis on \u003Ci\u003Edirty\u003C\/i\u003E). The last time we checked in, our kitchen sink looked something like this:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-h_z1i_yzVss\/U2wDWSLYciI\/AAAAAAAAUkk\/czP9i1h9v8I\/s1600\/Handy+Man+Tim.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-h_z1i_yzVss\/U2wDWSLYciI\/AAAAAAAAUkk\/czP9i1h9v8I\/s1600\/Handy+Man+Tim.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis past weekend Tim replaced the garbage disposal underneath the kitchen sink and while not the most pleasant or visual of updates, we thought it might be worth sharing for those also thinking about trying to replace something like this yourselves!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe backstory is — we first noticed our disposal was on its last leg several weeks ago, but about a week ago it completely stopped working on us. After clearing out everything under sink, Tim was able to get a good look at things, determining it was a lot worse (and grosser) than we imagined:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8iWV2G1KLTk\/U2vzBDeuZLI\/AAAAAAAAUkA\/ufkAS-L7ars\/s1600\/old+disposal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8iWV2G1KLTk\/U2vzBDeuZLI\/AAAAAAAAUkA\/ufkAS-L7ars\/s1600\/old+disposal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe could see immediately that there were cracks and spillage coming from the front of the disposal, so a full replacement was in order.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETo remove the bad disposal Tim first turned off all the water and electrical leading to this sink. He then disconnected the back pipe, unwired the device and twisted the barrel out of the supporting bracket:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ifk3lpw5lD8\/U2vy9xGznVI\/AAAAAAAAUjY\/g-khcA-mUCE\/s1600\/How+to+change+a+disposal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ifk3lpw5lD8\/U2vy9xGznVI\/AAAAAAAAUjY\/g-khcA-mUCE\/s1600\/How+to+change+a+disposal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was then that we realized things were \u003Ci\u003Emuch much worse\u003C\/i\u003E than we imagined. The back of the disposal not only had cracks but was rusting apart in lower areas. Not good:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-I6ni6jnKdcQ\/U2vy96vJIWI\/AAAAAAAAUkU\/d5ZnB0xRVt8\/s1600\/Busted+Disposal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-I6ni6jnKdcQ\/U2vy96vJIWI\/AAAAAAAAUkU\/d5ZnB0xRVt8\/s1600\/Busted+Disposal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEnter the Badger Insinkerator (imagine me saying it with my best 1980's WWF voice):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XkuttKaFAvY\/U2vzAVwocaI\/AAAAAAAAUj0\/mXBdGAoxP-E\/s1600\/badger+insinkerator.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XkuttKaFAvY\/U2vzAVwocaI\/AAAAAAAAUj0\/mXBdGAoxP-E\/s1600\/badger+insinkerator.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETim actually took the old disposal to our local hardware store to compare with the basic versions they had available, which is when he decided on this one. We liked that it is a 3\/4 horse power up from the 1\/3 strength the older disposal packed. Tim gave it an \u003Ci\u003Earr-arr-arr\u003C\/i\u003E in the store!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe \u003Ci\u003Ewere\u003C\/i\u003E lucky in one aspect — the bracket from the older disposal was in great shape, so all he had to do was secure this new barrel in place, rewire it, then reconnect the supporting pipe:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uw2LIt80H9s\/U2vy_Bc6xLI\/AAAAAAAAUjc\/7ggZD0ZqCks\/s1600\/Installing+a+new+sink+disposal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uw2LIt80H9s\/U2vy_Bc6xLI\/AAAAAAAAUjc\/7ggZD0ZqCks\/s1600\/Installing+a+new+sink+disposal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETime to test! After turning the water and electric back on and crossing our fingers, we tossed a couple lemon wedges down the drain and hoped for the best:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9DQai6xrC94\/U2vy_zgsDEI\/AAAAAAAAUj8\/uldw4NGbUkQ\/s1600\/Lemons+Test.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9DQai6xrC94\/U2vy_zgsDEI\/AAAAAAAAUj8\/uldw4NGbUkQ\/s1600\/Lemons+Test.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EEverything worked fine! Better than fine — we were shocked that no further tweaks needed to be made. All that was left to do was \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/07\/pinterest-challenge-everything-but.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ere-organize the kitchen sink\u003C\/a\u003E and call this project complete!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PoIpLEkJuP4\/U2vy_UhyrlI\/AAAAAAAAUjg\/b2yBxmeF70U\/s1600\/Kitchen+Sink.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PoIpLEkJuP4\/U2vy_UhyrlI\/AAAAAAAAUjg\/b2yBxmeF70U\/s1600\/Kitchen+Sink.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt turned out to be such a simple update we both wondered why we didn't get to it sooner — but as they say, we live and learn.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/07\/pinterest-challenge-everything-but.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrganized Kitchen Sink\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Home Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5112616487090151773\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/how-to-replacing-our-kitchen-sink.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5112616487090151773"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5112616487090151773"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/how-to-replacing-our-kitchen-sink.html","title":"How To: Replacing Our Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposal"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-h_z1i_yzVss\/U2wDWSLYciI\/AAAAAAAAUkk\/czP9i1h9v8I\/s72-c\/Handy+Man+Tim.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-8296160325979987491"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-06T16:57:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T23:01:46.337-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"finds"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recyling"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainable living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintage"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Repurposed: From Door to Desk"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-tsF35YZSs\/U2kYL-QGuiI\/AAAAAAAAUik\/MhbRSS0sODk\/s1600\/Custom+Glass+Door+Desk+Top.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-tsF35YZSs\/U2kYL-QGuiI\/AAAAAAAAUik\/MhbRSS0sODk\/s1600\/Custom+Glass+Door+Desk+Top.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELast week we shared the before and after pics from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-makeover-progress-reveal.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etransforming our front room into a new office space\u003C\/a\u003E. Today I'm going to share the full rundown on arguably the most important piece in the room — our new desk!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cSBqiqU0dno\/U2kYL_-6ahI\/AAAAAAAAUig\/plc3YWH_LwY\/s1600\/Build+a+Door+Desk.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cSBqiqU0dno\/U2kYL_-6ahI\/AAAAAAAAUig\/plc3YWH_LwY\/s1600\/Build+a+Door+Desk.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a4nKL1bQXa4\/U2kOYqPc__I\/AAAAAAAAUh8\/TvV5zsdAPys\/s1600\/Door+Ikea+Desk.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a4nKL1bQXa4\/U2kOYqPc__I\/AAAAAAAAUh8\/TvV5zsdAPys\/s1600\/Door+Ikea+Desk.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou might have already guessed (or read about it in past posts), but we made the desk ourselves out of an antique door, custom glass top and white Ikea trestle legs. We're really happy with how all the pieces came together, blending a good mix of old-world charm and sleek modern lines.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIt all started when we laid eyes on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.restorationhardware.com\/catalog\/product\/product.jsp?productId=prod1617013\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERestoration Hardware Flatiron desk series\u003C\/a\u003E. We loved the industrial and rustic feel of this furniture and wanted to tackle trying to build something similar since we'd successfully built \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/from-old-army-locker-to-kitchen-console.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour kitchen console\u003C\/a\u003E using the same basic idea. We thought the build-out would be straightforward, so while searching for different leg plans and inspiration, I stumbled across the idea for using \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/50165003\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea's Lerberg Trestle legs\u003C\/a\u003E as supports instead of pipes. The trestle legs were paired with an old door as the tabletop, and Mary and I instantly fell in love with this entire idea:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zbexil20-Fk\/U2kojhrRFDI\/AAAAAAAAUjE\/CXAzXYqzxBY\/s1600\/door+table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zbexil20-Fk\/U2kojhrRFDI\/AAAAAAAAUjE\/CXAzXYqzxBY\/s1600\/door+table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/scraphacker.com\/old-door-diy\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImage Source\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter settling on the door idea, the hunt was on. It wasn't long after that this fine listing popped up in my Richmond Craigslist feed:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mM634_HVEIQ\/Uy4Rw7kchRI\/AAAAAAAAT7A\/B-5dSDE7aMM\/s1600\/Antique+Doors+Richmond+Craigslist.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mM634_HVEIQ\/Uy4Rw7kchRI\/AAAAAAAAT7A\/B-5dSDE7aMM\/s1600\/Antique+Doors+Richmond+Craigslist.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAvailable was a stack of antique doors, circa the early 1900's and it turns out they were listed by people living in the Fan (our neighborhood) just 4 blocks down \u003Ci\u003Eon our same street\u003C\/i\u003E — how's that for fate?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter checking out the doors, we decided on the only one that was unpainted, bringing it home for $20, which was a steal in our book for a solid antique 5 panel pine door with tons of local history.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9yM5PmSSkBI\/U2VxLHa98HI\/AAAAAAAAUdA\/Kw4SPPOfKKk\/s1600\/Antique+Panel+Door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9yM5PmSSkBI\/U2VxLHa98HI\/AAAAAAAAUdA\/Kw4SPPOfKKk\/s1600\/Antique+Panel+Door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMary and I carried the heavy door 4 blocks back up to our home, and got a few raised eyebrows along the way before making it safely to the garage:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dFSliO1-dyo\/U2j3dTCQOWI\/AAAAAAAAUhs\/p51yhGUVYKA\/s1600\/Old+antique+door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dFSliO1-dyo\/U2j3dTCQOWI\/AAAAAAAAUhs\/p51yhGUVYKA\/s1600\/Old+antique+door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOnce we got the door home, we called up a local glass company, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capitolcityglassva.com\/contactus.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECapitol City Glass\u003C\/a\u003E, to come out and measure the door for a custom cut glass top. Glass is easy to clean, provides a smooth top on the door's decorative paneled surface and we felt that it helped bring the final look up to a more professional finish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WWTwLp47HFg\/U2VxLPdRp9I\/AAAAAAAAUdE\/pd-hGV8tGys\/s1600\/Glass+Top+Measuring.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WWTwLp47HFg\/U2VxLPdRp9I\/AAAAAAAAUdE\/pd-hGV8tGys\/s1600\/Glass+Top+Measuring.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EOur glass technician leveling the door.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe wanted to work with the holes in the door from where the knobs would have been, so asked them to cut two holes in the glass where these lined up. I figured we could use these to lace our computer cords through.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nzj9iwhDmUQ\/U2WsR8IJSkI\/AAAAAAAAUeQ\/KkA5gNE6rds\/s1600\/Measuring+an+Antique+Door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nzj9iwhDmUQ\/U2WsR8IJSkI\/AAAAAAAAUeQ\/KkA5gNE6rds\/s1600\/Measuring+an+Antique+Door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile waiting on the custom glass top cutting and delivery, I prepped the door to bring inside and serve as our new desk. After a solid wipe down (hello, dust and spiderwebs!), I brought out the trusty old palm sander to smooth out each angled side, corner and any rough areas on the front of the door.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4HwTFsGfIWg\/U2WtM6hLiQI\/AAAAAAAAUek\/GgEPwcH36-A\/s1600\/Palm+Sanding+Old+Door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4HwTFsGfIWg\/U2WtM6hLiQI\/AAAAAAAAUek\/GgEPwcH36-A\/s1600\/Palm+Sanding+Old+Door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VWf2H-Gt9jo\/U2WtNCgqwEI\/AAAAAAAAUec\/222ohNR6-zk\/s1600\/Restoring+Antique+Door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VWf2H-Gt9jo\/U2WtNCgqwEI\/AAAAAAAAUec\/222ohNR6-zk\/s1600\/Restoring+Antique+Door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up, I gave the entire door a generous application of wood juice. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/17apar-20\/detail\/B004C10HEC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWood juice\u003C\/a\u003E is a stabilizer that we love — it's great for bringing out the rich tones of wood grain without lacquer, it prevents wood from checking, cracking and warping and will also rejuvenate old, dry wood just like this gem of a door.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou might remember we used it when making our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/10\/how-to-diy-stump-table.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eside table from a tree stump\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/diy-mothers-day-breakfast-tray\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewooden serving tray\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;— we just love how it brings out the natural grains and tones in the wood, giving it an instant rejuvenation and protective coating.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-si13kwk1D6k\/U2WtM3izPEI\/AAAAAAAAUeY\/lyaXWJttIM4\/s1600\/Applying+Wood+Juice.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-si13kwk1D6k\/U2WtM3izPEI\/AAAAAAAAUeY\/lyaXWJttIM4\/s1600\/Applying+Wood+Juice.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI didn't opt for any staining, sealing or varnished finishes on the door since we were both happy with the natural and aged look, plus we'd be laying the custom glass top over it, so felt like it would be a nice contrast between natural wood and shiny glass.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce prepped I brought the door inside to rest until it was time to fit it with the glass top.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-b1tvEymSzMw\/U2Wtp15mldI\/AAAAAAAAUew\/g0uMalk79ho\/s1600\/Restoring+a+Vintage+Wood+Door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-b1tvEymSzMw\/U2Wtp15mldI\/AAAAAAAAUew\/g0uMalk79ho\/s1600\/Restoring+a+Vintage+Wood+Door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThen it was a matter of waiting for the glass top to be delivered. This took about 2 weeks from sending someone out to measure, ordering and arrival at our home. It was fun getting to watch and chat with the guys helping us fit the table:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xkkN_xqpz6Q\/U2V0DvDcVkI\/AAAAAAAAUeA\/q2SAATBQgJ4\/s1600\/Custom+Glass+Table+Top+Richmond.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xkkN_xqpz6Q\/U2V0DvDcVkI\/AAAAAAAAUeA\/q2SAATBQgJ4\/s1600\/Custom+Glass+Table+Top+Richmond.jpg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThey even let us in on a couple furniture tips and tricks. Once the glass was fitted, they went around the edge with a swipe of \"\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/17apar-20\/detail\/B0006ZN9OS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlmond Stick\u003C\/a\u003E.\"\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NrpqOWnw0L8\/U2VyxOoAtLI\/AAAAAAAAUdk\/2AqXVLH8jng\/s1600\/Almond+Stick.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NrpqOWnw0L8\/U2VyxOoAtLI\/AAAAAAAAUdk\/2AqXVLH8jng\/s1600\/Almond+Stick.jpg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's meant to help wipe blemishes from from furniture, but it also gave the glass edge a more transparent instead of chalky finish from where it had been cut and smoothed. It's subtle, but you can see the difference in finishes below:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TkHyOVQDOzk\/U2Vyw_00vtI\/AAAAAAAAUdU\/8-W75wKR0iA\/s1600\/Almond+Stick+on+Glass.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TkHyOVQDOzk\/U2Vyw_00vtI\/AAAAAAAAUdU\/8-W75wKR0iA\/s1600\/Almond+Stick+on+Glass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESee where those two lines meet up? Shout out to our amazing delivery guys who let us pause and take pictures for the blog while they carefully worked!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESpeaking of work — they had a \u003Ci\u003Etough supervisor\u003C\/i\u003E peering up and over the glass:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wg5aieBmcaM\/U2Vzg9S1eUI\/AAAAAAAAUd4\/1JPmiNrnzYU\/s1600\/Basil+Glass.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wg5aieBmcaM\/U2Vzg9S1eUI\/AAAAAAAAUd4\/1JPmiNrnzYU\/s1600\/Basil+Glass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWith the glass fitted on the door, I traced where the holes fell before removing the glass again to drill.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4NOspgPGggY\/U2Wu64NCW2I\/AAAAAAAAUfA\/nVvil06UZvI\/s1600\/Tracing+Holes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4NOspgPGggY\/U2Wu64NCW2I\/AAAAAAAAUfA\/nVvil06UZvI\/s1600\/Tracing+Holes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'd picked up \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/17apar-20\/detail\/B005HTQR6A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis hole saw kit\u003C\/a\u003E at the hardware store and have already used it twice since! The attachments just slip right onto your power drill:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EDdBYr0e3Dw\/U2Wu7rfM4JI\/AAAAAAAAUfU\/NRPMHxalSFs\/s1600\/hole+saw+kit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EDdBYr0e3Dw\/U2Wu7rfM4JI\/AAAAAAAAUfU\/NRPMHxalSFs\/s1600\/hole+saw+kit.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe drill bit sticks out just a little further than the hole saw, gripping the material before sawing down into it. You'll notice the clean slice of the wood gets left in the center of the hole saw once completely drilled:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Z-7YVt71VY\/U2Wu68PYuDI\/AAAAAAAAUfM\/fhz7EW33_ao\/s1600\/How+to+use+a+hole+saw+drill.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Z-7YVt71VY\/U2Wu68PYuDI\/AAAAAAAAUfM\/fhz7EW33_ao\/s1600\/How+to+use+a+hole+saw+drill.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile I had the door out back to drill, I went ahead and assembled the trestle legs before we brought everything inside to put together. I've never actually assembled anything from Ikea before, so was pleasantly surprised at how simple it was to put these legs together with no instructions other than a few illustrations on a paper sheet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VLJTTh4ucCg\/U2Wu6151RII\/AAAAAAAAUe8\/sKD27aBP_0Y\/s1600\/Assembling+Ikea+Trestle+Legs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VLJTTh4ucCg\/U2Wu6151RII\/AAAAAAAAUe8\/sKD27aBP_0Y\/s1600\/Assembling+Ikea+Trestle+Legs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom there, it was a matter of settling on leg placement, and carefully laying the glass top over the door to complete our new desk:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KqIc0PpppzU\/U2kYMoM1NQI\/AAAAAAAAUis\/w78LxxPQ0zI\/s1600\/Glass+Top+Desk.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KqIc0PpppzU\/U2kYMoM1NQI\/AAAAAAAAUis\/w78LxxPQ0zI\/s1600\/Glass+Top+Desk.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe love how large the end result turned out — there's so much room for both of us to spread out, feeling like we have plenty of workspace, even when sitting in there at the same time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's a better look at how the custom cut holes match up and work with the computer cords:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-55O_xMoLrHY\/U2kYL1YJQcI\/AAAAAAAAUic\/aY-_xOUbydU\/s1600\/Custom+Glass+Holes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-55O_xMoLrHY\/U2kYL1YJQcI\/AAAAAAAAUic\/aY-_xOUbydU\/s1600\/Custom+Glass+Holes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo that's the full story on how our desk came to be. We've been working at our new desk for over a week and love how sturdy it is. We're looking forward to bringing in some more storage to put all our papers in and generally contain all the desk junk that tends to pile up (when not doing a photo-shoot, ha).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0k4zHvJ57TE\/U2kOYjIM7VI\/AAAAAAAAUiI\/Pr1HieudhMk\/s1600\/Glass+top+door+desk.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0k4zHvJ57TE\/U2kOYjIM7VI\/AAAAAAAAUiI\/Pr1HieudhMk\/s1600\/Glass+top+door+desk.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext up, we hope to build out some bookcases for the walls, find a storage cabinet for the corner of the room and swap in a larger area rug. As always, we'll keep you posted on the progress!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-makeover-progress-reveal.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur Office Transformation\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/from-old-army-locker-to-kitchen-console.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Kitchen Console\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/10\/how-to-diy-stump-table.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Stump Table\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/8296160325979987491\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/repurposed-from-door-to-desk.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8296160325979987491"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8296160325979987491"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/repurposed-from-door-to-desk.html","title":"Repurposed: From Door to Desk"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-tsF35YZSs\/U2kYL-QGuiI\/AAAAAAAAUik\/MhbRSS0sODk\/s72-c\/Custom+Glass+Door+Desk+Top.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3775698564844426142"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-29T16:53:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T23:11:05.442-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"finds"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recyling"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainable living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintage"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Office Makeover: Progress Reveal!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gOojtGRrJ_A\/U1__fPy-CYI\/AAAAAAAAUZw\/d5aMXvq8yds\/s1600\/Floor+to+ceiling+Curtains.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gOojtGRrJ_A\/U1__fPy-CYI\/AAAAAAAAUZw\/d5aMXvq8yds\/s1600\/Floor+to+ceiling+Curtains.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EReveal day is finally here! We've been\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-space-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etalking a lot\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;about transforming the front room of our house into a functioning office — and today, we're sharing all the details surrounding how things are shaping up. To get a sense of how the room looked before, see images along with our reasoning for transforming the space \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-space-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein this post\u003C\/a\u003E — and scroll to the bottom of today's post for a look at how the space has evolved since first moving in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo without further chitchat, here are some more progress shots from different angles of the room:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iWvxOvDM3Ws\/U1__eCEqHXI\/AAAAAAAAUZ4\/DH8c1X7gEX0\/s1600\/17apart+Office+Makeover.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iWvxOvDM3Ws\/U1__eCEqHXI\/AAAAAAAAUZ4\/DH8c1X7gEX0\/s1600\/17apart+Office+Makeover.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ELooking straight in, towards the right (the view everyone will see when first entering our home).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A7XJAZEQOuc\/U1__f27sIuI\/AAAAAAAAUaM\/rwH1g0PLt-E\/s1600\/Office+Back+View.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A7XJAZEQOuc\/U1__f27sIuI\/AAAAAAAAUaM\/rwH1g0PLt-E\/s1600\/Office+Back+View.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELooking out towards the front entry from the back of the office.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3T2Bn-hPtD4\/U1__gY5sCmI\/AAAAAAAAUaE\/D1K_qdatjoU\/s1600\/Office+Space.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3T2Bn-hPtD4\/U1__gY5sCmI\/AAAAAAAAUaE\/D1K_qdatjoU\/s1600\/Office+Space.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ELooking straight into the room from the front entry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're excited to say we made a solid transformation and are at a good \"progress\" point. The best part is — we're using the space as an office (the main reason for the update). We still have a few key pieces we'll need to bring in before calling it a done deal, like a larger area rug, two tall bookcases on either side of the fireplace, a storage cabinet for our printer, and possibly some additional seating, but all in all, we're thrilled with the current outcome. Keep reading for the full rundown and little details for how we got it done.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*As a side note\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, since we tackled this room transformation over the span of probably 3-4 days, you'll notice lots of \"wardrobe changes\" throughout — I'm sure there's a joke in here somewhere about a drinking game for each time you notice Tim in a new outfit...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo get started, we cleared mostly everything out of the room, beginning with the curtains, to not only give the space a deep clean, but start over with a fresh outlook from ground-one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DcWQ1FQxgpw\/U1_uibDb6LI\/AAAAAAAAUYk\/csBJTCYJ-6Y\/s1600\/Removin+Yellow+Curtains.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DcWQ1FQxgpw\/U1_uibDb6LI\/AAAAAAAAUYk\/csBJTCYJ-6Y\/s1600\/Removin+Yellow+Curtains.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6vwMcBNXWc\/U1-v0p8rFrI\/AAAAAAAAUX4\/eWjIoRTmpro\/s1600\/Cleared+out+room.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6vwMcBNXWc\/U1-v0p8rFrI\/AAAAAAAAUX4\/eWjIoRTmpro\/s1600\/Cleared+out+room.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce everything was cleared out, it gave a chance to evaluate all the new pieces we'd been collecting for placement, and decide on new arrangements for the pieces we wanted to keep in the room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EProbably the biggest improvement was updating the window treatments. I couldn't have been happier to bid those heavy and shortened yellow blackout drapes goodbye. As soon as Tim removed them and the window hardware, the room seemed to just fill up with bright light.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ura2CJrZX0\/U1_ujdfS-TI\/AAAAAAAAUY4\/xHmG_nfedWY\/s1600\/Updating+Windows.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ura2CJrZX0\/U1_ujdfS-TI\/AAAAAAAAUY4\/xHmG_nfedWY\/s1600\/Updating+Windows.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe both wanted a more streamlined feel for this wall and windows, so we installed a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kohls.com\/product\/prd-c36024\/umbra-enz-adjustable-curtain-rod-72-144-.jsp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esingle rod that extended the full length of the wall\u003C\/a\u003E. To add visual height, we installed the rail \u003Ci\u003Eabove\u003C\/i\u003E the window frames, allowing for full 120\" length floor to ceiling sheers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI think this qualifies as Tim's \u003Ci\u003Enot amused\u003C\/i\u003E face — \"Mary, please put down the camera and hand me the screws...\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bN6f_7qQ-8s\/U1-iK5phWJI\/AAAAAAAAUXg\/ep5eL5YWBwk\/s1600\/Tim+not+amused.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bN6f_7qQ-8s\/U1-iK5phWJI\/AAAAAAAAUXg\/ep5eL5YWBwk\/s1600\/Tim+not+amused.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter the sheers were in place (thanks honey!), I spent time steaming the wrinkles and folds out of them using our handheld steamer. \u003Ci\u003ELove\u003C\/i\u003E this thing:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W59nt3u0gCY\/U1_uicolCjI\/AAAAAAAAUYg\/4xz-aNeIYRE\/s1600\/Sheer+Gray+Curtains.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W59nt3u0gCY\/U1_uicolCjI\/AAAAAAAAUYg\/4xz-aNeIYRE\/s1600\/Sheer+Gray+Curtains.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe floor to ceiling length and sheerness of the panels just feels so dreamy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BUEcCp9R-Tc\/U1_ujH-kzlI\/AAAAAAAAUYw\/HubmDcyB61E\/s1600\/Steaming+Curtain+Sheers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BUEcCp9R-Tc\/U1_ujH-kzlI\/AAAAAAAAUYw\/HubmDcyB61E\/s1600\/Steaming+Curtain+Sheers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo yes, the curtains have been the biggest transformation for us — we're loving the new look and feel they bring, especially how they draw the eye all the way up:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2UjILidCPc\/U1__eIaii9I\/AAAAAAAAUZk\/qoxA9jojDSc\/s1600\/Fan+Home+Office.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2UjILidCPc\/U1__eIaii9I\/AAAAAAAAUZk\/qoxA9jojDSc\/s1600\/Fan+Home+Office.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen it came to furniture, we removed the small rug and transferred the trunk into our living room to use as a coffee table for now and the two metal chairs went back to their original place settings around the dining room table. Much to Basil's dismay, we cleared out the couch and moved it upstairs:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qluhQ2b65G0\/U1-iK6CJ2TI\/AAAAAAAAUXk\/K8hbIGddVSI\/s1600\/Basil+Couch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qluhQ2b65G0\/U1-iK6CJ2TI\/AAAAAAAAUXk\/K8hbIGddVSI\/s1600\/Basil+Couch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EDon't worry, it's not blocking the hallway anymore — it found a new home in Stephanie's room.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI think I'm noticing a pattern with these glaring expressions from my boys, ha — but it was all worth it in the end (you'll see, even for Basil)!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce cleared out, we brought the record cabinet back in and slid it in front of the windows with the boxes of records:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0MyiIM-xxl8\/U1__gEYyUjI\/AAAAAAAAUaI\/-Dan2iI2nkY\/s1600\/Office+Details.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0MyiIM-xxl8\/U1__gEYyUjI\/AAAAAAAAUaI\/-Dan2iI2nkY\/s1600\/Office+Details.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's been a lot of fun sliding this cabinet open, listening to records and NPR in the mornings — something we rarely did before. We also kept the Victrola in the front corner until we find or make a storage cabinet that will house our printer and other office supplies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe knew we wanted a floating desk, central to the room, so we rolled out the rug pad and rug, placing the desk we made from an antique door, glass top and trestle legs on top (we'll detail out how we made the desk in a post early next week). It was at this point that a couple things happened:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8jNGg7dyA-o\/U1_uiJbM5LI\/AAAAAAAAUYQ\/m2Stom7-H38\/s1600\/Basil+and+the+rug.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8jNGg7dyA-o\/U1_uiJbM5LI\/AAAAAAAAUYQ\/m2Stom7-H38\/s1600\/Basil+and+the+rug.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. \u003C\/b\u003EMuch to our laughter and enjoyment, Basil made himself right at home on the new carpet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QXU73-z7sJo\/U1_uhRGPoeI\/AAAAAAAAUYM\/tMWtqZxHSW8\/s1600\/Dog+Shag+Rug.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QXU73-z7sJo\/U1_uhRGPoeI\/AAAAAAAAUYM\/tMWtqZxHSW8\/s1600\/Dog+Shag+Rug.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.\u003C\/b\u003E We realized this 5x7 area rug is actually too small for what we had in mind. After re-taking measurements, we now know we'll need one size up (7x9) to get the look we were going for, and as luck would have it, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rugsusa.com\/rugsusa\/rugs\/rugs-usa-moroccan-shag-mrc2\/natural\/200HJMRC2A-507.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis specific rug is out of stock\u003C\/a\u003E in that size. So that will be another tweak to put on the ol' never-ending to-do list.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOutside of needing a larger rug, we love the functionality of the rug pad we selected for use:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O0RDPzS0rss\/U1__eEZFuZI\/AAAAAAAAUZg\/VGx9PHQzdpk\/s1600\/Eco+friendly+rug+pad.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O0RDPzS0rss\/U1__eEZFuZI\/AAAAAAAAUZg\/VGx9PHQzdpk\/s1600\/Eco+friendly+rug+pad.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rugpadusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERug Pad USA\u003C\/a\u003E 4'10\" x 6'10\" \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rugpadusa.com\/eco-friendly-rug-pads.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EExact Eco-Cushion non-slip rug pad\u003C\/a\u003E, made with eco-friendly materials including organic polymer and soybean oils, that helps protect the floors, add extra cushioning and keeps the rug securely in place, which is great for an area where we slide chairs in and out from the desk frequently.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe couldn't be happier with how the office chairs feel and fit with the space. They are a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.costco.com\/Safco-Flaunt-Series-Bonded-Leather-Guest-Chair-.product.11676069.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESafco guest chair design\u003C\/a\u003E we found online and took a chance on. Not only are they comfortable and bring a modern feel to the room, but they're made from a recycled leather material, something we can both feel good about:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MjYvehhW6_I\/U1__iZy39ZI\/AAAAAAAAUak\/ZvtJEwLTTKE\/s1600\/Safco+Recyled+Leather+Office+Chairs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MjYvehhW6_I\/U1__iZy39ZI\/AAAAAAAAUak\/ZvtJEwLTTKE\/s1600\/Safco+Recyled+Leather+Office+Chairs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the art department, Tim hung our Virginia salt water sport fishing map above our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/our-fishs-tale-one-that-did-not-get-away.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprized and legendary cased fish\u003C\/a\u003E in the front corner:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-o6AshUkVdDQ\/U1_uhREMWNI\/AAAAAAAAUYI\/jmeljXbK1k4\/s1600\/Hanging+Map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-o6AshUkVdDQ\/U1_uhREMWNI\/AAAAAAAAUYI\/jmeljXbK1k4\/s1600\/Hanging+Map.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IezkZhZrrnw\/U1__h0CUo4I\/AAAAAAAAUag\/52O7NHpN_qM\/s1600\/office+map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IezkZhZrrnw\/U1__h0CUo4I\/AAAAAAAAUag\/52O7NHpN_qM\/s1600\/office+map.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe left all the art we previously hung above the mantle in place, then hung the matching framed lily diagrams as pairs on either side of the mantle to create a little continuity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TZakh-D-pBQ\/U1_uh6TgUXI\/AAAAAAAAUY0\/gmJ0OLr1rVc\/s1600\/Hanging+office+art.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TZakh-D-pBQ\/U1_uh6TgUXI\/AAAAAAAAUY0\/gmJ0OLr1rVc\/s1600\/Hanging+office+art.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe love how they look for now, and realize they might evolve in terms of placement when we get around to making and installing bookcases for these walls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs for the smaller details, we brought in some family photos that sit nicely on the sliding top of the record player. When closed, they sit to the right and when open, they slide over to display on the left.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BZr5m4cC8Hk\/U1__feGRMNI\/AAAAAAAAUZ0\/sGrDsq6sREs\/s1600\/Framed+office+photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BZr5m4cC8Hk\/U1__feGRMNI\/AAAAAAAAUZ0\/sGrDsq6sREs\/s1600\/Framed+office+photos.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe also picked up a rubber plant! I've mentioned wanting one of these before, so when passing through Lowe's the other day and spotting this smaller bush version, I couldn't wait to bring it home and think it sits really well in this corner:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjpiwJoWoOc\/U1__hwQ4woI\/AAAAAAAAUao\/csfW9DcjhGQ\/s1600\/Rubber+Plant.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjpiwJoWoOc\/U1__hwQ4woI\/AAAAAAAAUao\/csfW9DcjhGQ\/s1600\/Rubber+Plant.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe paired it next to a pineapple plant we've been working to regrow from scraps (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/02\/how-to-plant-grow-pineapple-top.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere's how you can grow one too\u003C\/a\u003E) and even have a small fiddle leaf fig bush we ordered online that's currently in transit for this front office too. I'm not sure if we'll decide to get plant stands to add some height and dimension, but I'm sure the placement of these plants will an evolving project as bookcases get installed and we figure out the best lighting for their tolerance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh, and we even ended up getting a new dog bed for Basil that matches the grays and creams of the room:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fh2XrfX5wnY\/U1_2zEDXpyI\/AAAAAAAAUZQ\/ckBSD61BXTg\/s1600\/Basil's+New+Office+Bed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fh2XrfX5wnY\/U1_2zEDXpyI\/AAAAAAAAUZQ\/ckBSD61BXTg\/s1600\/Basil's+New+Office+Bed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile he loved the carpet, we thought giving him his own space would be a better trade for moving his couch — and he \u003Ci\u003Eloves\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;it. He just curls right up in it while we're working in the office, and has even gone in there to just rest alone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI think that's the full rundown of what we've currently got going on. Let us know if you have questions about anything we missed. For now, we're at a great pausing point and loving the new space. As mentioned before, there's still a few things like we'd like to do before we call it a done deal (like swapping in a bigger area rug, building tall bookcases and finding a storage cabinet for our printer), but we're feeling good — and we're using the room as an office, which was the main purpose for making the changes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're definitely feeling upgraded from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-space-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow the space was oriented before\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ovTIK3pTcg\/U1-aEwEQq5I\/AAAAAAAAUW0\/JcJgBLqyWcI\/s1600\/Front+Parlor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ovTIK3pTcg\/U1-aEwEQq5I\/AAAAAAAAUW0\/JcJgBLqyWcI\/s1600\/Front+Parlor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1uZyirc9d-c\/U1-aE2gsQYI\/AAAAAAAAUWw\/l9F4f3F6uvI\/s1600\/Parlor+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1uZyirc9d-c\/U1-aE2gsQYI\/AAAAAAAAUWw\/l9F4f3F6uvI\/s1600\/Parlor+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E...and even a farer cry from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/05\/goodbye-red-parlor-hello-blue-parlor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhat this space looked like when we first moved in\u003C\/a\u003E (remember those red walls?):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hYcSrf3eqnY\/U1-aFUFEhMI\/AAAAAAAAUXI\/bE3tXIczk_g\/s1600\/Red+Room+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hYcSrf3eqnY\/U1-aFUFEhMI\/AAAAAAAAUXI\/bE3tXIczk_g\/s1600\/Red+Room+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tkyd2VY32GY\/U1-adjhapeI\/AAAAAAAAUXQ\/N7kv2kf1gWA\/s1600\/17+apart+christmas+red+room.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tkyd2VY32GY\/U1-adjhapeI\/AAAAAAAAUXQ\/N7kv2kf1gWA\/s1600\/17+apart+christmas+red+room.jpg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELastly, we also feel like we have our kitchen back — it's so much more open without the computers up on the island and Tim has much more workspace for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.timvidraeats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecooking and blogging\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ReVd123vWEQ\/U2AQ2p8pEUI\/AAAAAAAAUbA\/cn0eNwb54U8\/s1600\/Tim+Vidra's+Kitchen.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ReVd123vWEQ\/U2AQ2p8pEUI\/AAAAAAAAUbA\/cn0eNwb54U8\/s1600\/Tim+Vidra's+Kitchen.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'll be sure to keep you posted on the progress of our new office as it continues to evolve — thanks for following along!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiscover More: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Home%20Decor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHome Decor Posts\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Before%20and%20After\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBefore \u0026amp; After Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFull Disclosure: \u003C\/b\u003EWe received a free rug pad from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rugpadusa.com\/\"\u003Erugpadusa.com\u003C\/a\u003E. Our thoughts and review are true to how we feel about this great rug pad. Thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3775698564844426142\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-makeover-progress-reveal.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3775698564844426142"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3775698564844426142"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-makeover-progress-reveal.html","title":"Office Makeover: Progress Reveal!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gOojtGRrJ_A\/U1__fPy-CYI\/AAAAAAAAUZw\/d5aMXvq8yds\/s72-c\/Floor+to+ceiling+Curtains.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2708128400332333165"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-23T11:46:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T23:12:47.944-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"inspiration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Office Space Needed!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eew-tLa7dyk\/U1fUAqW_qpI\/AAAAAAAAUTs\/MFkv7vg6YLM\/s1600\/Front+Parlor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eew-tLa7dyk\/U1fUAqW_qpI\/AAAAAAAAUTs\/MFkv7vg6YLM\/s1600\/Front+Parlor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe've been talking about transforming our front room into an office for quite some time now, in fact, we put it in writing as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/2014-goals-resolutions.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea 2014 goal for the year\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and we're happy to finally say we're ready to get started!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KKSKjihqcCE\/U1fUAaaAN_I\/AAAAAAAAUTo\/lO5Z_vWRm08\/s1600\/Parlor+Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KKSKjihqcCE\/U1fUAaaAN_I\/AAAAAAAAUTo\/lO5Z_vWRm08\/s1600\/Parlor+Before.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe above photos capture the \"state of our parlor\" as it currently looks. To give a little background, the front room of our home has been a bit of a non-functional space where much of the furniture we moved in with but didn't yet have a place for landed. Originally, this parlor would have been used as a more formal sitting room. We do use it to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/12\/merry-bright-our-2013-christmas.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehouse our Christmas tree over the holidays\u003C\/a\u003E but other than that, it's really a room that Basil uses to keep an eye on everyone passing by and everything going on out front.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BUmlqJzrPF4\/U1fTfj5nXoI\/AAAAAAAAUTg\/Isd59hzbIjE\/s1600\/Our+Watch+Dog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BUmlqJzrPF4\/U1fTfj5nXoI\/AAAAAAAAUTg\/Isd59hzbIjE\/s1600\/Our+Watch+Dog.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're eager to transform the space for a couple of reasons. First, we truly need a functional office space, especially since the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.timvidraeats.com\/2013\/08\/extra-extra-read-all-about-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etwo of us are now working from home\u003C\/a\u003E. Secondly, this room is the focal point and first impression we give when entering our home — we'd love for the space to feel more tied together and inviting as that first welcome.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe have made a few updates to this room since first moving in just over 2 years ago. You might remember when we\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/05\/goodbye-red-parlor-hello-blue-parlor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epainted the walls a sage blue from the bright red textured finish they had\u003C\/a\u003E, we've also\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/12\/oh-just-hanging-around.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehung art on the walls\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;have brought bits and pieces of furniture in to create the feel of a living space — but that's about it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile thinking about how we want to transform the space, both function and design came into play. We've been pinning ideas and collecting bits and pieces of furniture and decor over the past few months in preparation for the updates — you can find everything that's been percolating in our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/17apart\/home-office-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHome Office Mood Board\u003C\/a\u003E on Pinterest. Most importantly, we finally figured out what we wanted in terms of a desk. It needed to be large enough to accommodate both of us if we need to work together at the same time, so when we \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/03\/weekend-basics_24.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estumbled across this antique door\u003C\/a\u003E just down the street from us, we knew we could convert it into a desk with a great story, too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pxO4lc8WSog\/U1fZaNrv5-I\/AAAAAAAAUUI\/Bd6NCMedX_4\/s1600\/Antique+Fan+Door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pxO4lc8WSog\/U1fZaNrv5-I\/AAAAAAAAUUI\/Bd6NCMedX_4\/s1600\/Antique+Fan+Door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn terms of function, the front room will work great for our needs. It's large enough for this desk that needs to accommodate both our computers and the pocket doors allow the space to feel open, but can work to close off the entire room for a truly secluded workspace.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUp until now, we'd been working from the kitchen island, so we're excited to clear out all the computers and office clutter from that space, making it easier for Tim to use the full kitchen and for us to entertain without a giant computer monitor taking up space:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ehZLdaUTiw8\/U1fWcPtHHII\/AAAAAAAAUT8\/00znUpkRp6I\/s1600\/Tim+Vidra+Blogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ehZLdaUTiw8\/U1fWcPtHHII\/AAAAAAAAUT8\/00znUpkRp6I\/s1600\/Tim+Vidra+Blogger.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EOur computer taking up space in the kitchen during a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/richmondfoodcoop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERichmond Food Co-op\u003C\/a\u003E shoot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, what are we thinking? Here are some of the inspiration images we've been tossing around:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PxCAU9anR8o\/U1esPC2dNNI\/AAAAAAAAUS8\/ImGuxYcEIbk\/s1600\/home+office+inspiration.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PxCAU9anR8o\/U1esPC2dNNI\/AAAAAAAAUS8\/ImGuxYcEIbk\/s1600\/home+office+inspiration.jpg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImage sources: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/contentinacottage.blogspot.se\/2011\/06\/diy-table-from-reclaimed-door.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereclaimed desk\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lovelyishblog.tumblr.com\/post\/82699828370\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erubber plant\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe want to go for a modern industrial vibe with hints of rustic, reclaimed and green elements throughout. The idea of making our own desk by recycling a door like the image above is right up our alley and we'd love to incorporate some living plants like the rubber plant pictured to help freshen and soften the space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn terms of orientation and storage, we like the idea of a floating desk, central to the room with lots of extra and open wall storage:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6VkcSPQBLHM\/U1euVyXEgqI\/AAAAAAAAUTQ\/8GZ7FRFSPKE\/s1600\/Industrial+Office.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6VkcSPQBLHM\/U1euVyXEgqI\/AAAAAAAAUTQ\/8GZ7FRFSPKE\/s1600\/Industrial+Office.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImage sources: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/1739975\/Mill-Valley-Studio-contemporary-home-office-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtemporary office\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/living\/2013\/08\/21\/amber-interiors-home-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epipe shelving unit\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're still not over the concept of plumbing pipes and reclaimed boards as a way to build furniture, so we'd love to tackle building our own shelving systems for the office in a similar way. You might remember we \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/from-old-army-locker-to-kitchen-console.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuilt out our kitchen console\u003C\/a\u003E using this same method of piping and boards.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo far, we have the antique door we want to transform into our desk (can't wait to share the full details on that) and here's a roundup of the other elements we've been collecting to get this office transformation started:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jIHAavmPJ6w\/U1eqwUOvc1I\/AAAAAAAAUSw\/p7qRkYnKKhs\/s1600\/17apart+Office+Mood+Board.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jIHAavmPJ6w\/U1eqwUOvc1I\/AAAAAAAAUSw\/p7qRkYnKKhs\/s1600\/17apart+Office+Mood+Board.jpg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/80130776\/#\/80130776\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea Trestle Legs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E — we got ours in a white finish and plan to use them to make our desk with. We love their modern feel to pair with the rustic and worn tabletop, and at $10 each, we couldn't refuse.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.costco.com\/Safco-Flaunt-Series-Bonded-Leather-Guest-Chair-.product.11676069.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESafco Recycled Leather Chairs\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E— these two chairs were probably our biggest splurge for the space. We fell in love with their sleek design and love that they were made from recycled materials.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rugsusa.com\/rugsusa\/rugs\/rugs-usa-moroccan-shag-mrc2\/natural\/200HJMRC2A-507.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMoroccan Shag Natural Rug\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E — we're excited to have a larger area rug for this room and feel like the lighter shades will help brighten up the space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rugpadusa.com\/eco-friendly-rug-pads.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEco-friendly Rug Pad\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E — we're also eager to try out the eco-friendly rug pad we have from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rugpadusa.com\/eco-friendly-rug-pads.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERug Pad USA\u003C\/a\u003E, paired with the shag rug. I love that we won't have to worry about the desk, chairs and rug slipping or bunching each time we get up or down from the desk.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kohls.com\/product\/prd-c36024\/umbra-enz-adjustable-curtain-rod-72-144-.jsp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUmbra Enz Adjustable Curtain Rod\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E — we can't wait to stretch out this adjustable rod to span the length of our wall above the window moldings. We're hoping to create the feel of one continuous and modern wall, draped in the sheer panels (goodbye yellow curtains!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/17apar-20\/detail\/B006GN3GOC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArm and Hammer Curtain Fresh Odor Neutralizing Sheer Curtain Panels\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;— We specifically needed a longer length panel to get the look we were going for, so these 120\" sheers were perfect for the job. Not only do they meet our needs for color, opacity and length, but they claim to have odor neutralizing capabilities built in, which can't hurt (especially having pets). Also, at under $15 per panel, these were another one of those incredibly perfect \u003Ci\u003Ediamond in the rough\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;type finds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDown the road we'll still need to build out storage and shelving and pick out smaller essentials like a trash bin and desk lighting — but we know we'll eventually get there and are looking forward to this first step.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn terms of getting everything done, we'll work this weekend to first clear out the entire room, starting back at square one. It will be fun to bring certain pieces back in with a fresh outlook. We'll also be working to build out the desk (and hopefully have the full DIY to share next week), change out the window hardware and get everything moved back in. The only downside to this impending office makeover is the fact that Basil may very well lose \"his couch\" in this room:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NJPkAGMWkrE\/U1faLvaNPjI\/AAAAAAAAUUQ\/DyeA39dyS5U\/s1600\/Basil's+Couch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NJPkAGMWkrE\/U1faLvaNPjI\/AAAAAAAAUUQ\/DyeA39dyS5U\/s1600\/Basil's+Couch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'll have to think of something creative for him to enjoy or perhaps find a special dog bed for this room — any suggestions welcome. We hope to be back next week with a functioning office and some preliminary \"after\" shots to share here on the blog.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More\u003C\/i\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/05\/goodbye-red-parlor-hello-blue-parlor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPainting the Front Parlor\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/from-old-army-locker-to-kitchen-console.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Locker Console\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Home Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFull Disclosure:\u003C\/b\u003E We received a free rug pad from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rugpadusa.com\/\"\u003Erugpadusa.com\u003C\/a\u003E. Our excitement to test it out is real and better yet, we've got a giveaway for a chance to win a similar rug pad coming to the blog soon! Thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/2708128400332333165\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-space-needed.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2708128400332333165"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2708128400332333165"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-space-needed.html","title":"Office Space Needed!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eew-tLa7dyk\/U1fUAqW_qpI\/AAAAAAAAUTs\/MFkv7vg6YLM\/s72-c\/Front+Parlor.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-280659185863386529"},"published":{"$t":"2014-01-30T11:52:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-23T10:47:08.917-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nature"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recyling"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainable living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Urban Gardening"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To: Grow \u0026 Propagate Succulents"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iWPqeg1fF7I\/UuqBfJnQgjI\/AAAAAAAAS1Q\/H26JGQUoFcI\/s1600\/How+to+regrow+succulents.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iWPqeg1fF7I\/UuqBfJnQgjI\/AAAAAAAAS1Q\/H26JGQUoFcI\/s1600\/How+to+regrow+succulents.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's been pretty darn freezing here in Virginia lately, but with February on the horizon, we are both so eager to get our hands dirty in prep for spring gardening. Since it's still too cold and snow covered for getting out in the yard, we've been steadily maintaining our indoor plant projects and trying to take on a few new ones — like growing succulents!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHere's some backstory — I've had this one succulent plant in a vintage measuring cup I got on Etsy from the talented \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/monkeysalwayslook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMonkeys Always Look\u003C\/a\u003E some 5+ years ago. It's lived in 3 different houses and seen lots of shedding and regrowth over the years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2unP-qj2vPY\/Uc8z2yvbKqI\/AAAAAAAAPkc\/w7wZHiyvRb8\/s567\/How+to+propagate+succulent+plants.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2unP-qj2vPY\/Uc8z2yvbKqI\/AAAAAAAAPkc\/w7wZHiyvRb8\/s1600\/How+to+propagate+succulent+plants.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'd love to be able to have more of these cute (and easy to care for) plants hanging around the house, so when I stumbled across this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.poofycheeks.com\/2013\/05\/how-to-propagate-succulents.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egreat tutorial for how to propagate succulents\u003C\/a\u003E, I couldn't wait to give it a try! We've seen some slow progress and root growth over the past several weeks, so wanted to share how it's been going so far here on the blog.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIn following the steps from tutorial, I gently pulled some of the succulent pods from the bottom of the plant, trying to swipe a little of the stem with the removal:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n5Wp5mVu-hQ\/Uc8yTOsUuBI\/AAAAAAAAPkM\/3nAwssLzgsE\/s500\/Propagating+Succulent+Plants.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n5Wp5mVu-hQ\/Uc8yTOsUuBI\/AAAAAAAAPkM\/3nAwssLzgsE\/s1600\/Propagating+Succulent+Plants.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI gathered a small handful of the pods, leaving the main plant intact:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_c3r8B0Mis\/Uc8z29Npn-I\/AAAAAAAAPks\/taktDFQRymU\/s500\/How+to+grow+succulents.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_c3r8B0Mis\/Uc8z29Npn-I\/AAAAAAAAPks\/taktDFQRymU\/s1600\/How+to+grow+succulents.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe next step was just letting the freshly removed cuttings hang out in a shady windowsill to help the ends dry and form a bit of a seal:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LPOPcDDTJlY\/Uc8z3ahrUDI\/AAAAAAAAPkw\/tZoWcbGloUg\/s500\/succulent+cuttings.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LPOPcDDTJlY\/Uc8z3ahrUDI\/AAAAAAAAPkw\/tZoWcbGloUg\/s1600\/succulent+cuttings.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAfter letting the cuttings hang out in the windowsill for a couple days to dry and seal off the ends, I gently placed them in a can filled with soil to see if we could get them to root. I just rested them on top of the soil and have been gently spraying with water using a spray bottle each morning — after about 4 weeks, here's how we were looking:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ArAkByHi9FY\/UumWYUeCLPI\/AAAAAAAAS0w\/E6xRkxt7ksM\/s1600\/How+to+grow+succulents.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ArAkByHi9FY\/UumWYUeCLPI\/AAAAAAAAS0w\/E6xRkxt7ksM\/s1600\/How+to+grow+succulents.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYou'll notice that a couple of the cuttings completely shriveled up and died, so I added a few new ones. Others kept their shape and even began to sprout teeny tiny little pink roots from where I'd separated them from the mother plant. Awesome!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAfter another couple weeks, we're really looking to be in business:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XqaZtgxeUDY\/UumWYY-jtFI\/AAAAAAAAS00\/5WkpEUAw3_0\/s1600\/Succulent+Roots.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XqaZtgxeUDY\/UumWYY-jtFI\/AAAAAAAAS00\/5WkpEUAw3_0\/s1600\/Succulent+Roots.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESee those roots coming right from the end where we cut it from the plant?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0M5K44wGxIA\/UumWYTRfpjI\/AAAAAAAAS04\/xOdMnO9lhAk\/s1600\/how+to+grow+a+succulent+plant.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0M5K44wGxIA\/UumWYTRfpjI\/AAAAAAAAS04\/xOdMnO9lhAk\/s1600\/how+to+grow+a+succulent+plant.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm trying not to get my hopes too high since the weather is \u003Ci\u003Eso so\u003C\/i\u003E cold here, but that's where we find ourselves in the process right now! If all goes according to plan, we should see some new leaves sprout from this same rooted area, as pictured in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.poofycheeks.com\/2013\/05\/how-to-propagate-succulents.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis tutorial\u003C\/a\u003E. Be sure to check it out so you can also\u0026nbsp;see how all sorts of other succulent-type plants can be re-grown from the main plant!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'll be sure to keep you updated as we progress (or fail) — and will hopefully have good news to report back as the weather begins to warm up this spring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*UPDATES*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E7 Weeks: \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Ewe've continued to see steady growth and now have longer, stronger roots and a new leaf pod peeking out the cut end from our original cuttings:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_3zy31N7C4Y\/UzBWXn4PZQI\/AAAAAAAAT8I\/XtB6Cm4w1Kw\/s1600\/How+to+grow+succulents.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_3zy31N7C4Y\/UzBWXn4PZQI\/AAAAAAAAT8I\/XtB6Cm4w1Kw\/s1600\/How+to+grow+succulents.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERead more from our 7 week progress and see more pics in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/03\/update-regrowing-succulents.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis update\u0026nbsp;post\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 Months:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Slow but steady growth progress:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_YSGPFkEik\/U1a-m9dS18I\/AAAAAAAAUSc\/zgpkHyDBMC4\/s1600\/Propagating+Succulents+(1).jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_YSGPFkEik\/U1a-m9dS18I\/AAAAAAAAUSc\/zgpkHyDBMC4\/s1600\/Propagating+Succulents+(1).jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D0kImWZ68oU\/U1a-m_SRuHI\/AAAAAAAAUSY\/Y8fTS5i6_Pg\/s1600\/Regrow+a+Succulent+Plant+(1).jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D0kImWZ68oU\/U1a-m_SRuHI\/AAAAAAAAUSY\/Y8fTS5i6_Pg\/s1600\/Regrow+a+Succulent+Plant+(1).jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERead more from our 2 month progress and see more pics in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/succulent-update-slow-steady-wins-race.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis update\u0026nbsp;post\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're dying to know — what indoor gardening projects have you got going on right now? Are you as eager as us to get back outside and get your hands dirty?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover more:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/03\/how-to-propagate-regrow-rosemary.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to Propagate Rosemary\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/07\/how-to-grow-propagate-basil-from.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to Propagate Basil\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/gardening.html\" style=\"color: #d07f48; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Gardening Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/280659185863386529\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/how-to-grow-propagate-succulents.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/280659185863386529"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/280659185863386529"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/how-to-grow-propagate-succulents.html","title":"How To: Grow \u0026 Propagate Succulents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iWPqeg1fF7I\/UuqBfJnQgjI\/AAAAAAAAS1Q\/H26JGQUoFcI\/s72-c\/How+to+regrow+succulents.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7184376819254292899"},"published":{"$t":"2014-01-16T11:22:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-23T10:51:27.646-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainable living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintage"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Before \u0026 After: Bathroom Cabinet Mirror Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fwd-V18ddp4\/UtXb20-QZvI\/AAAAAAAASww\/AzyukChEO18\/s1600\/Bathroom+Cabinet+Original.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fwd-V18ddp4\/UtXb20-QZvI\/AAAAAAAASww\/AzyukChEO18\/s1600\/Bathroom+Cabinet+Original.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is another one of those posts where we turned one of my clumsy misfortunes into an awesome new home update (remember when I broke\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/01\/turning-misfortune-into-awesone-new-lamp.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis lamp\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and it turned out even better than before?). This go round, it has to do with our guest bathroom cabinet. Here's a shot of the cabinet in its original form, back in 2012 when we'd\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/07\/reveal-our-gray-walls.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust finished painting this bathroom\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe think the cabinet is an antique dental cabinet and I've had it since before moving to NYC, so it's travelled around with me for about 10 years and lived in 4 different places before settling here for the past 2 years. It was beautiful, great just the way it was, until several months ago, I accidentally broke the glass while swinging the door open to quickly to replace some of the bathroom supplies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECracked glass — no bueno:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p9SiwYnbBEA\/UtXbIJuyOjI\/AAAAAAAASwA\/f2mg9MrUXNc\/s1600\/Cracked+Glass.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p9SiwYnbBEA\/UtXbIJuyOjI\/AAAAAAAASwA\/f2mg9MrUXNc\/s1600\/Cracked+Glass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI was pretty bummed since it's a vintage piece and this was probably the original glass. I also didn't have the first idea on how to replace or repair glass. So what did we do? We slapped a couple clear pieces of tape on the glass and lived with the crack for almost a year. Yeah, real classy, I know.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yJSwjMeQmpk\/UtXbJCSvygI\/AAAAAAAASwY\/RxXKGVwYR7w\/s1600\/Tape+Hack.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yJSwjMeQmpk\/UtXbJCSvygI\/AAAAAAAASwY\/RxXKGVwYR7w\/s1600\/Tape+Hack.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe taped cabinet was still functional, but who likes having a piece of furniture with a big crack in it — especially in the space you invite guests to use?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince it broke, I'd looked up kits for glass cutting and kept an eye out at different places we'd go like salvage yards or garage sales for a vintage piece of glass we might be able to cut to size. Along the way, I noticed that craft stores like Michael's and hardware stores like Lowe's will actually cut pieces of glass to size for you — Michael's will even cut custom sized glass mirrors. Tim and I actually both loved the idea of a mirror, which sparked the idea of trying to make our own DIY version. We've had success creating a faux antiqued mirror glass finish on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/05\/how-to-diy-antiqued-mercury-mirror.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edecorative vases\u003C\/a\u003E and even the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/08\/from-pink-to-chic-updating-our.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehardware finials\u003C\/a\u003E in the same bathroom, so we figured it'd be worth a shot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll it took was a quick trip to the Lowe's custom glass cutting station:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEiVJkwdu6M\/UtXbI4Bsz2I\/AAAAAAAASwk\/uMv_Wp-oCqc\/s1600\/Glass+Cutting+at+Lowes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEiVJkwdu6M\/UtXbI4Bsz2I\/AAAAAAAASwk\/uMv_Wp-oCqc\/s1600\/Glass+Cutting+at+Lowes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe'd measured the original pane of glass, so were able to get the exact measurement we needed to just slip right into the cabinet door — they cut the glass to size right there while you wait:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w-lERSrxRyk\/UtXbIGgHyfI\/AAAAAAAASwE\/zeX7A6hldoU\/s1600\/Cutting+Glass+at+Lowes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w-lERSrxRyk\/UtXbIGgHyfI\/AAAAAAAASwE\/zeX7A6hldoU\/s1600\/Cutting+Glass+at+Lowes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBasil's on a first name basis with the people at Lowe's these days:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sm6IG7H2_LQ\/UtXbIEcsM6I\/AAAAAAAASwI\/lNt0B7yxssQ\/s1600\/Basil+at+Lowes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sm6IG7H2_LQ\/UtXbIEcsM6I\/AAAAAAAASwI\/lNt0B7yxssQ\/s1600\/Basil+at+Lowes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFor under $6, we were left with a perfectly custom cut piece of glass, sized to fit the cabinet. Breathing a sigh of relief, I was starting to feel the days of taped cracked glass slip away into my past:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gTa4UNouzUw\/UtXbI8WZ7bI\/AAAAAAAASwc\/v7mptKcy5vE\/s1600\/Lowes+Custom+Cut+Glass.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gTa4UNouzUw\/UtXbI8WZ7bI\/AAAAAAAASwc\/v7mptKcy5vE\/s1600\/Lowes+Custom+Cut+Glass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh, hello neon socks!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe slipped the glass pane in the cabinet door just to make sure it was what we were hoping for and were surprised at how well it worked as a replacement:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PvXZlkQbQCU\/UtXTKzlSbmI\/AAAAAAAASvA\/_UNArtPfYjc\/s1600\/Antique+Dental+Bathroom+Cabinet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PvXZlkQbQCU\/UtXTKzlSbmI\/AAAAAAAASvA\/_UNArtPfYjc\/s1600\/Antique+Dental+Bathroom+Cabinet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe clear glass was certainly an immediate improvement from the cracked version, but it still left us feeling a little \"exposed.\" Guest bathroom supplies are a welcome necessity, but who really wants to see them this clearly? Not us.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo we slipped the glass back out, wiped it well with glass cleaner and took it out back for the final stage of this makeover. We used \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/17apar-20\/detail\/B003971BAY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKrylon Looking Glass spray\u003C\/a\u003E to create a mirrored finish:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WPP07gdKHRk\/UtXMPeD_tkI\/AAAAAAAASuo\/y_VvOccY-LI\/s1600\/Mirror+Glass+Spray.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WPP07gdKHRk\/UtXMPeD_tkI\/AAAAAAAASuo\/y_VvOccY-LI\/s1600\/Mirror+Glass+Spray.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI just love this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/17apar-20\/detail\/B003971BAY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKrylon Mirror Glass spray\u003C\/a\u003E — it's one of those versatile products I've used in so many different projects and love having on hand just for inspiration. For this specific project, we were going for a smooth, realistic mirrored finish, so I followed the product directions by spraying about 5 very thin and even coats along the reverse side of where we wanted the mirror. The idea is, once the spray dries, the flip side will gleam like a reflective and shiny mirror.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe sprayed side dried to a shiny, but dull finish:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mXTfoZIg95Y\/UtXTMyppg9I\/AAAAAAAASvg\/giFdDX-YJ_4\/s1600\/how+to+make+a+mirror.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mXTfoZIg95Y\/UtXTMyppg9I\/AAAAAAAASvg\/giFdDX-YJ_4\/s1600\/how+to+make+a+mirror.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBut just look at that crisp mirror sheen on the flip side, and my handsome photographer husband:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-P96FajqD7Q8\/UtXTMrnf0wI\/AAAAAAAASvY\/seUhjXspVxA\/s1600\/Tim+in+the+mirror.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-P96FajqD7Q8\/UtXTMrnf0wI\/AAAAAAAASvY\/seUhjXspVxA\/s1600\/Tim+in+the+mirror.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI was telling him he \u003Ci\u003Ebetter not\u003C\/i\u003E laugh while taking that photo, ha, works every time.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe only thing left for us to do was slip the glass back into the cabinet door — and wow, what a difference:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sbt2LlCwBxo\/UtXTLL9K8rI\/AAAAAAAASu4\/qlGxxAP8Dbs\/s1600\/Antique+Bathroom+Cabinet+Makeover.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sbt2LlCwBxo\/UtXTLL9K8rI\/AAAAAAAASu4\/qlGxxAP8Dbs\/s1600\/Antique+Bathroom+Cabinet+Makeover.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe couldn't believe how the mirror changed the look and feel of the entire cabinet, and actually looks so much like a real mirror.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zdLun9Gm0H4\/UtXTLoPHGjI\/AAAAAAAASvw\/JCzKY7_Ht0I\/s1600\/Furniture+Makeover.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zdLun9Gm0H4\/UtXTLoPHGjI\/AAAAAAAASvw\/JCzKY7_Ht0I\/s1600\/Furniture+Makeover.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe best part is, it nicely conceals all of our bathroom supplies — and does an even better job than the blurred original glass we first had did. While it's obviously not true to the original design of the piece, we're both happy with the final outcome, and like that we were able to maintain some of the original vintage feel while adding some new character to the cabinet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GZ30utDquQ4\/UtXTL2k2klI\/AAAAAAAASvU\/fKVldM-RCbA\/s1600\/How+to+make+a+mirror+tutorial.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GZ30utDquQ4\/UtXTL2k2klI\/AAAAAAAASvU\/fKVldM-RCbA\/s1600\/How+to+make+a+mirror+tutorial.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor fun, here's the before and after:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OVkiPO1tCkw\/UtgDTTsN_3I\/AAAAAAAASxI\/PiHWNjFh0_0\/s1600\/DIY+Mirror+Glass.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OVkiPO1tCkw\/UtgDTTsN_3I\/AAAAAAAASxI\/PiHWNjFh0_0\/s1600\/DIY+Mirror+Glass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo that's how a bit of clumsy misfortune turned into our happy accident of a bathroom cabinet facelift. Now that I know how well the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/17apar-20\/detail\/B003971BAY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKrylon Looking Glass spray\u003C\/a\u003E works as a real mirror finish, I think it would be fun to try to make other mirrors — I'll have to keep an eye out for big vintage frames with glass panes while out and about.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHave you been giving broken pieces of furniture any upgrades or makeovers lately? Will you try making your own mirror now that you know how simple it can be?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/05\/how-to-diy-antiqued-mercury-mirror.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Mercury Glass Vases\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/01\/2-awesome-diy-mercury-glass-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2 DIY Mercury Glass Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/02\/diy-decor-stacked-vintage-suitcase.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Suitcase Nightstand\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/01\/turning-misfortune-into-awesone-new-lamp.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBroken Lamp Makeover\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/08\/from-pink-to-chic-updating-our.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMirror Glass Hardware Makeover\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7184376819254292899\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/before-after-bathroom-cabinet-mirror.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7184376819254292899"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7184376819254292899"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/before-after-bathroom-cabinet-mirror.html","title":"Before \u0026 After: Bathroom Cabinet Mirror Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fwd-V18ddp4\/UtXb20-QZvI\/AAAAAAAASww\/AzyukChEO18\/s72-c\/Bathroom+Cabinet+Original.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}}]}});