Thought for Today: “It’s frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.” — Jill Shalvis

 
 

This Handsome Wood-Look Plank Ceiling Easily Installs Over Nearly Any Existing Surface

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Plank ceilings can transform the look and feel of a room by creating a welcoming warmth. This system is affordable and easy to install making it an ideal weekend DIY project. It’s the perfect way to update a popcorn, textured, ordinary drywall or plaster ceiling with a nostalgic look that works well with traditional or contemporary styles.

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Build a Wall-Mounted Wood and Glass Display Case for Collectibles

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If you’re looking for a wall-mounted display case to show off a special collection, this could be just the ticket. While you certainly can buy ready-made cases, the main advantage of building one yourself is having it the exact size and shape you want. This one features a solid oak cabinet and a glass door that allows everything inside to be easily seen. It’s a good project for an amateur cabinet maker since it embodies a lot of basic building techniques.

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A Wooden Footbridge that Adds Charm and Interest to a Backyard or Garden

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Even though you may not have a babbling brook cutting through your backyard or a fishing pond that’s yearning to be spanned, a small footbridge can still be a wonderful addition to a lawn or garden. A wooden bridge can traverse a swale, a small ravine, or even a man-made pond or flowing stream. A nicely designed and well-crafted footbridge passing over an island of flowers and foliage plants can be a dramatic addition to the landscape. Here’s a structure I built with a Northern California couple in the heart of redwood country. This is a basic design that can be adapted for many different looks and uses. 

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