There are certain items in a DIYers toolkit that seem to become staples over time. One of those items for me is dowel rods. I love the versatility of dowel rods, and how they can provide solutions to many of our household problems. So, I thought I would compile a selection of some of my favorite ways to use dowel rods. I hope that it inspires some great DIY projects for you!
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How To – Christmas Tree Shipping Crate Stand
My hearth room is the perfect place for a Christmas tree shipping crate stand. It looks very rustic and so, a rustic shipping crate has been on my list of to-do projects for a while. This year turned out to be the year!
How To Make Distressed Antiqued Mirror
I have been wanting to make a distressed antiqued mirror set for awhile. Probably like most, I saw those cabinets on an episode of Fixer Upper and got the bug to have my own antique mirror.
How To Cast Concrete Serving Trays
There are so many materials out there that a person can utilize to create furniture, decor, and accessories. Wood is just one of my most favorite. However, I also enjoy casting concrete. Now, with concrete stepping out of its contemporary/modern label and making its debut into the world of farmhouse/chic and rustic/refined, I thought this would be a good time to incorporate some projects. Specifically, I wanted to start by showing you how to cast concrete serving trays.
How To Make Wooden Stars from Scrap Wood
I thought that this week, I would show you how to make wooden stars from scrap wood. Wooden stars are the perfect accent piece for bookshelves because you can use them any time of the year. And since we are using scrap wood to make them, you can make one for every holiday or season.