I made reusable silicone molds out of Mold Star 30 from Smooth On so that I could make a bunch of these geometric concrete planters. I made the originals out of 2x6s from Home Depot. This project took about 4 hours to make and cost around $70. SUPPLIES: Quikrete Countertop Mix in White Home Depot […]

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I made this concrete backsplash to go with the concrete countertops I made using Quikrete countertop mix and Lego bricks. I love how this backsplash shows the texture from the Legos. The Lego bricks were not damaged and I cleaned them in the washing machine. I used the classic Lego bricks to make the mold. […]

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I used 1/8” thick acrylic to mold recess in a white concrete table top that could accommodates pieces of 1/8” walnut. I used a laser cutter to make a geometric pattern inlay but the same concept could be used with hand tools. The white concrete table top has a plywood core and is supported on […]

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This DIY plywood shelving system is made out of 3/4″ sanded pine plywood from Home Depot. This system can be modified to fit all sorts of shelving and home office needs but should be fastened to the structural members behind the gypsum board of the wall it is being installed on. This project cost about […]

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I have been thinking a lot about how a space can foster productivity and creativity. I am starting my 2nd book and I asked some of my other writer friends what their ideal space for writing would be. They also suggested a remote environment surrounded by nature like a country house with limited Wi-Fi and […]

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This DIY fire pit is made from 3/8”, 7/16”, and ½” steel rod that I bought from Home Depot. I made a jig out of plywood to hold the pieces of rod at the right angle and then welded them together into a series of hexagonal frames. I made one frame with 22” long sides, […]

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For my largest project to date I will show you how I built an off-the-grid solar powered workshop using products and materials from Home Depot. I started with a pre-fabricated shed from Tuffshed and added photovoltaic panels and a battery system that would allow me to run power tools as well as lawn and garden […]

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I needed new laundry machines for one of my rental units and decided to build a counter and storage systems around them. I visited my local Home Depot to look at different options but ultimately made the decision at home and ordered them online. I scheduled the delivery and installation through Home Depot. This project […]

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I designed this DIY crossfit style home gym so that it can fold out of the wall. When folded up it takes up less than 4 sq ft of floor space and only takes about 8 hours to build. The cabinet made out of 3/4″ and 1/2″ furniture grade plywood that is glued and screwed […]

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