Creosote! That was my first thought when I saw the word railroad ties.
I know that american railroad ties are coated in creosote, but I wonder if these old Indian ones have any special treatm...
Better home made junk using reclaimed materials, than factory made mass produced junk.
Of course, as the saying goes, "one man's junk, another man's treasure."
Hey everyone, I received an email from April, and apparently there was some confusion on where exactly she lives.
April actually lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
So, for are you AT readers ...
April,
My wife and I would love to help!!!
We'd like to organize a group of people who would be willing to go over to your house and spruce things up for the season.
April, if you...
Right now, I think my favorite DIY project that I've completed is a plant stand. I built it last week and I still haven't put any plants in it yet. It's intended for succulents.
i don't get what's "indie" about it. It's still mass produced. How can it be independent? Are they sourcing independent designers?
Plus, it's just a veneer over MDF, just like IKEA.
DIY all the way.
But, I went to art school and majored in sculpture and painting. And I also worked for the Lab and the Camp in Costa Mesa as a art/display builder for two years. And I have...
I'm not into it. I feel like it might project odd cast shadows onto the walls; people legs and feet walking around. I don't think it would create a relaxing atmosphere for a bedroom.
Lesly, I think that you'll need to use an oil-based enamel. I recently used a metallic enamel by rust-oleum that I bought at Home Depot. The enamel will stick better to the slick surface of the o...
I grew up down the street from Green Arrow. I remember going there with my mom all the time.
Now I live in Long Beach, but my favorite nursery is in Costa Mesa at The Plant Stand - www.plant...
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I wonder where this stuff is made? China?
Creosote! That was my first thought when I saw the word railroad ties. I know that american railroad ties are coated in creosote, but I wonder if these old Indian ones have any special treatm...
Better home made junk using reclaimed materials, than factory made mass produced junk. Of course, as the saying goes, "one man's junk, another man's treasure."
Old wood beverage crates work well too if you want a sampling of succulents or a small herb garden. Here's one I did from a while back:
Hey everyone, I received an email from April, and apparently there was some confusion on where exactly she lives. April actually lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. So, for are you AT readers ...
April, My wife and I would love to help!!! We'd like to organize a group of people who would be willing to go over to your house and spruce things up for the season. April, if you...
I'm doing succulents for gifts too! I just started making these salvaged steel table top stands too! Check em out http://etrine....
By the way, I updated the the TV stand by putting some wooden feet on it. http://etrine.com/2008/09/03/tv-stand-update/ ...
my wife
Similar to the wood crate planter: http://etrine.com/2008/08/18/more-succulents/ - an old beverage crate And this was anothe...
I just got a bunch of little succulents this weekend! http://etrine.com/2008/08/18/more-succulents/ And I made a plant...
Right now, I think my favorite DIY project that I've completed is a plant stand. I built it last week and I still haven't put any plants in it yet. It's intended for succulents.
i don't get what's "indie" about it. It's still mass produced. How can it be independent? Are they sourcing independent designers? Plus, it's just a veneer over MDF, just like IKEA.
DIY all the way. But, I went to art school and majored in sculpture and painting. And I also worked for the Lab and the Camp in Costa Mesa as a art/display builder for two years. And I have...
Or, you can DIY. http://etrine.com/2008/07/28/tv-stand/
I'm not into it. I feel like it might project odd cast shadows onto the walls; people legs and feet walking around. I don't think it would create a relaxing atmosphere for a bedroom.
I love the Long Beach flea market! I can't wait for this Sunday! My fiance and I picked up a table and chairs last time: http://et...
Lesly, I think that you'll need to use an oil-based enamel. I recently used a metallic enamel by rust-oleum that I bought at Home Depot. The enamel will stick better to the slick surface of the o...
I had the same issue recently. I custom made my shelving unit. http://etrine.com/2008/07/14/bookshelves/ Also the big Exp...
I grew up down the street from Green Arrow. I remember going there with my mom all the time. Now I live in Long Beach, but my favorite nursery is in Costa Mesa at The Plant Stand - www.plant...