Filling My Time...

All of my kids are in school, so now I have time to do laundry, cleaning, run errands...  and maybe some more free time.  I've had this road bike from my birthday, and never used it.  It was time to change that.  I road about 13 miles round trip on the Jordan River trails.  It was fun, but wow, my bum is not use to that seat.

I'm also finding time to do some projects around the house.  Really, these could be a Saturday projects, but with limited resources and time, I have to take this a little at a time.

BEFORE

This is the basement bathroom.  I thought I'd do my experiment job on a bathroom that not too many would see.

The studs didn't exactly make things symmetrical, but oh well, it looks artsy.  I'm new to making these boxes, I'm improvising.

AFTER

I'm realizing how much I could use a table saw.  My hand saw skills are a bit shaky.  But over all, I like it.  A coat of paint and I have a complete project.  I think I did great for my first time. :)

My next project...

BEFORE

 Decided to try the upstairs kids bathroom.  I saw something on pintrest and wanted to put my own twist on it.  If anything, pintrest ignites my own projects.  I really don't like the bland bathroom and cheap towel bar that, potentially, will fall off soon.  So I thought hooks would be better.  Storage is also an issue.  So here is the before...with my probing stud finding holes...quickly remembered to get a before picture.

I found the studs were equal distant, a plus, and cut out the cubby holes.  Debated to do a fifth hole, but decided against the extra effort that would be hidden by the door anyway.

Wanted to do something horizontal.  I love the horizontal look!  So I bought the beadboard paneling.  I wanted to try out tongue and groove boards, but this was more cost effective (about $100 project).  I sanded down for a more vintage look.

This doesn't have the sanded down feature, this was my 'see if it fits' attempt, and the only picture I snapped before moving on.

Finally, functionality.  I used my compressor and nailed it all into place and mounted the hooks.  I love it.

Yes, I still need the shelf and boxes to do... but I love it!

PRE AFTER

I still have the boxes to do, that is more tedious and time consuming with my limited tools, but the shelf is in and this can be used until I get to the boxes.

wow this picture didn't turn out very clear...sorry.