Saturday, December 23, 2017

How To Cut Holiday Letters with a Jigsaw

Rachel Metz of  Living to DIY is known for breaking down DIY projects into simple steps that are easy to follow. Learn how she creates wooden pallet letters to decorate her home this holiday!

Holiday DIY JOY Pallet Letters Tutorial

I have seen pallet letters before but wanted to give these my own personal twist. I never had a reason or word inspiration to execute such a project until the Holiday’s arrived! I decided to create a calligraphy-inspired pallet word that spelled out “joy”!  Before heading into this, keep in mind that you can do any font and word that suits your space.

Just follow this step-by-step tutorial to create a beautiful pallet word.

Tools


Materials


Step 1: Breakdown your pallet


I started breaking down my pallet by clamping it down to my workshop table and using my Ryobi Reciprocating Saw to detach the pieces but feel free to use another method if you prefer.

Step 2: Measure


I lined up the pallet wood how I liked it onto my table. I then measured it to know how big I needed to make the word I wanted.

Step 3: Pick your font


You could freehand this next step, but if you have a specific font that you like and not the best handwriting  (like me!) then go ahead and create a document that is the size of your pallet and print it out on your computer.

Cut out and tape your word together if you aren’t free handing it.

Step 4: Flip It


Flip over your pallet pieces since we will be working on the back.

Then flip the print out over so it is mirrored then place it onto your pallet pieces.

I traced around it first in pencil because I knew I wanted to make it thicker when I cut it.

I went back and traced around the guideline even larger in sharpie so I had a nice defined line.

Step 5: Measure


I marked guidelines for my Kreg where the pallet pieces needed to attach.

I measured and adjusted my drill bit to the thickness of my wood.

I did the same for the base of the Kreg.

Step 6: Drilling holes


Clamp your wood securely and position your Kreg appropriately with your markings. It does not have to be right on since again these are just guidelines.

Drill your holes!

Step 8: Use Wood Glue and Pocket Hole Screws


Once all my holes where drilled, I lined up and added a bit of wood glue where the pieces met …which isn’t necessary but thought it would add a bit of security.

I placed them together while the glue was wet and screwed in the appropriate size pocket hole screws.

Step 9: Cutout your Letters


I clamped it down to my table once it was all put together. I ensured I had enough space to go in with my Ryobi Jigsaw.

Tip: for the insets, I used a thicker drill bit to create a starting point that allowed me to go in with my Jigsaw from there.

Step 10: Sanding


Once that was cut out, I flipped it over and went in with my Ryobi Orbit Sander.

Step 11: Light it up


To take this design to the next step I added some incandescent rope light to the back of my sign to give it a glow.

I bought extra clips and screwed them in the flow of my word on the backside.

I also love that I can remove this LED rope and utilize it for other projects if needed! I’m thinking…a DIY “neon” sign? Ah!

Style it accordingly to your space! This year our mantle was black, white and natural elements with emphasis on lighting. This DIY pallet word added the perfect glow. The options to personalize this project are endless. Happy DIY’ing!

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Friday, December 8, 2017

Complete Kitchen Overhaul

Sara Davis, of Sincerely, Sara D., loves her home, but felt like her kitchen didn’t give her and her family enough room. By removing half a wall, updating her cabinets, and creating more counter space, Sara created a better flow.

Read on to see how Sara created this beautiful spacious kitchen.

Complete Kitchen Overhaul

Have you ever dreamed of creating the perfect space for the center of your home? I have, and with the help of The Home Depot, Christmas came early. I am so excited to share our newly remodeled kitchen!

My name is Sara, and I blog about my DIY home decor adventures at Sincerely, Sara D. This past summer, I presented my kitchen remodel project to The Home Depot’s Orange Tank at the annual Haven DIY Decor Blogger Conference. In what was an amazing surprise, I won! I was beyond thrilled to realize a blogger’s dream and partner with The Home Depot on this project!

Before the Remodel

Our old kitchen was not well designed, and someone was always banging into something or someone. The dishwasher opened too closely to the sink and the fridge was tiny and crammed in the corner. Our oven was a wreck and burned everything (we hadn’t had a good cookie since we moved in).

The driving force behind the remodel was a better layout. We love to host family, friends and our small group, and opening up the kitchen would make entertaining so much better. But to make it happen we needed to remove half a wall and install all new cabinets. Our older appliances needed updating, too, and suddenly the kitchen was going to be a huge renovation. When The Home Depot partnered with me on this project, we were able to create our dream kitchen!

Lighting, Counters & Appliances

The new space is perfect. We are no long crammed and the flow is so much better. Where you once felt trapped in the kitchen, the space is now open and functions perfectly.

For the lighting, we removed two canned lights and replaced another two canned lights with gorgeous pendant lights.

Keeping a bar top allows central seating where our kids love to hang out, but lowering the top to counter height means the island can accommodate more items when we host friends and family.

We selected quartz countertops, and they are gorgeous.

The only piece of the kitchen which is original to the home is the hood. I painted it to look like wood. We added a tiled backsplash and a gorgeous potfiller. We installed a matching faucet to the island sink in the same stunning champagne bronze finish as the potfiller.

The cabinet hardware pulls and runner in front of the island are also pretty finds from The Home Depot.

We selected all Samsung appliances for the space (mainly because we are obsessed with the Family Hub Refrigerator), and we love all of the appliances!

The Demo

The entire kitchen remodel took nine weeks from start to finish. We began demo in late September.

I remember walking around the space after demo was complete and wondering (in sheer panic) what we had done.

However, we took the project day by day and spent lots of nights and weekends slowly building the space back together.

I took care of most of the aesthetic things like paint, cabinet hardware, trim and tile.

My husband Steve did a lot of the behind-the-scenes things such as electrical and plumbing – something he had never attempted before.

It was definitely a journey – one with lots of ups and a few downs, too. However, we kept going and have a gorgeous kitchen that we can proudly say we built!

Final Reveal

We love our new space and have already begun entertaining for the holidays.

Thank you to The Home Depot for helping us build our dream kitchen – the center of our home. It is perfect for our family!

I documented the entire kitchen remodel and share our story piece by piece at http://ift.tt/1tddkSy. Come join me in my DIY adventures!

Complete your kitchen overhaul with the help of The Home Depot. For more inspiration and ideas, read more Kitchen Ideas and Inspiration posts on The Home Depot Blog.

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