It’s time for the wash

When it can stand, it's time for the wash.#carhartt #diy #maker #makersgonnamake #homeownership #woodworking
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I have been wearing this jacket almost everyday I am working in the shop, or any other project.  Dirt has been grinding into the fabric of this poor jacket.  It doesn’t take long before it gets really stiff.  Now that it can stand on it’s own, it probably needs to be washed.

Installing drawer slides

Installing drawer slides wasn't too bad.  A jig was made out of a 2x8 ripped to 3 3/4 to set the slides on for marking where the pilot holes go. #diy #doityourself #handyman #woodworking #wood #carpentry #maker #makersgonnamake
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The installation of the slides wasn’t too bad. A jig was made out of a 2×8 ripped to 3 3/4 to set the slides on for marking where the pilot holes go.  The jig was against the supports and the slides rested on the jig so the holes could be marked.  This made sure all the slides were installed evenly.  It took a little time.  The overall difficulty was low after the process was planned.

Because I don’t like to focus on just three projects.

This paint scheme needs to go.  Previously to owning the house, this was a little girl’s room, and the watermelon scheme of pink and lime green was the choice.  Now this room is an office, and this paint is shocking.  All the furniture was moved out, the scaffolding was put in, trim removed, and wall repair has started.  It will still be a couple weeks before the paint goes on as there are other projects going on at the same time.  Soon, it will be an office again.  This is not a rush job, and isn’t a priority.  Thankfully, this does not disrupt the rest of life.  For now the office desks are crammed in another bedroom and that’s where office duties will happen for a while.

Because I don't like to focus on just three projects, this paint scheme needs to go.#homeownership #diy #doityourself #handyman #paint #painting
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