Can you believe after this we have one more "roll for project" post before we are done with the list? Don't worry, there's another series coming because there is always something that can be done with the house. I am itching to get to those projects!
1. Bedspread
We've been using a spare comforter for a while that didn't match our room, so I have been wanting to replace it. I decided to go with a duvet set because I love making dressing the bed as complicated as possible.
Instead of using my creativity, I found a room that looked like mine already and copied what bedspread they used. Here is the inspiration:
I went with a king size for my queen-size bed because duvets run a little smaller. I've lived with it for a few months and I still really like it.
2a baseboards and 2b door trim
On my list, putting in baseboards and door trim were two different items, but I discovered I needed the door trim to properly measure the baseboards. I had taken the door trim down because I replaced them with doors from my childhood home, and needed to resize a couple of them.
We hadn't had baseboards in years, and it always looked like a construction zone because of it. I do not always enjoy every step of the process of all of these projects, but y'all, I complained the entire time on this one.
I did enjoy all the deals I kept stumbling into. First, I went to a local hardware store I initially bought baseboards for a different project from. They were on clearance... and no longer were going to carry them. So I bought every last piece and it was just enough. Second, the local Ace hardware store owner is mad at the company so he is trying to get rid of Ace products. I got paint for 80% off. I absolutely love the results. It makes such a difference, and actually looks more like a house I can invite people to. Bunko night, anyone?
3. cutting board box
We have this tiny cabinet door in the kitchen. It's about five inches, and it drives me crazy to have a useless space.
What would fit better than my cutting boards? I had to make a box that I could move, so I could get to the extra spices I hide in the corner. I initially tried to cut down a wooden filing cabinet I rescued from the dumpster, but particle board does not like to be cut up. So, I just used scrap wood I had lying around.
It is not beautiful, but it is functional (that's how I introduced myself to Aaron). I also lined it with extra tablecloth I used to line the shelves in my pantry. I can move it if I need to get to my extra spices, and the door is finally useful.
4. blanket cabinet
Usually projects take way longer and cost more than I think it will. This project, that has been sitting on my list for way more than a year cost less than five dollars and took less than five minutes. The door to our blanket cabinet fell off because the hinges were made of plastic. I don't remember how it broke (because it's been so long) but I image it toppled over when I was moving it for a project. I used a pivot hinge used for trifold doors, and voila! It was done.
5.kitchen light
Our kitchen light hasn't worked for a while. Someone told me it was probably the light fixture. He said it very confidently, so I installed a new light fixture. It has the same problem. My theory is that it is on the same circuit as the living room ceiling fan. So, until Aaron calls an electrician,* I have a new light fixture that doesn't work and I am not sure I like it any better than the light fixture before.
*hint hint
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