I build DIY furniture, I am often painting wood. Sometimes it’s new raw wood, and sometimes I’m covering up an old finish. White and light colored paint are particularly tricky because they are susceptible to tannin bleed through staining. What are tannins? Tannins are natural occurring compounds found in many plants (including coffee, tea and grapes/wine). […]
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DIY West Elm Modern Hanging Planter Knock-Off
Not long ago I was scouring West Elm’s website looking for inspiration when I found their Jungalow Hanging planter. Although I fell for it’s exposed-ply, scandi fabulousness, there is no way I’d ever pay $75 for a planter. Luckily, I’m always building DIY furniture and have plenty of leftover plywood in my garage. I decided to build […]
How to Build a Long Wood and Glass Planter Centerpiece
Hello friends! Elisha from Pneumatic Addict here. I confess, I have a horrible black thumb. I manage to kill every plant I get my hands on. That being said, I’m obsessed with house plants and I keep trying. In fact, this is my third planter I’ve share with you guys here on […]
How to Build Modern Tabletop Planters
Hello Remodelaholics! It’s Elisha from Pneumatic Addict and I’m back sharing another set of building plans. This time for a pair of designer inspired tabletop planters. I was looking for something to put on top of my three way nesting coffee tables. Once I found the Mid-Century Turned Leg Tabletop Planters on the West […]
DIY Leather Director’s Bench Building Plans
Hi everyone, I’m Elisha from Pneumatic Addict and I’m back to share another set of building plans with you! I’ve always believed an entry way need a bench. Somewhere to sit and take your shoes off when you get home, or for guests to set their purses. I several weeks ago I […]
How to Make a Tall Concrete Planter
We are welcoming another amazing and talented DIYer to our contributor team today! You are going to LOVE Elisha and her awesome projects, so give her a warm Remodelaholic welcome and be sure to go check out all her projects at Pneumatic Addict! Hi everyone! My name is Elisha and I blog at PneumaticAddict.com. […]
