Springtime Fun

When springtime rolls around I get in the mood to purge and shake things up a bit. It all started with cleaning out my closet. After six years of accumulated junk (after all it is a catchall for anything that I don't have a place for) I cleared everything out! Now my closet is used for just my clothes! (and a few unused picture frames and misc. small items)

Next was I got excited when I found the Knock-Off Wood blog. I convinced Mike to build a bed for Kylie and I wasn't ready to stop there. Gathering courage to try something new I decided to build a small bookcase. Being very excited about how it turned out I was wanting to try something bigger.

After looking through the PBteen catalog I saw a bed that I thought would be perfect for Kiersten. Adapting some plans I got from the Knock-Off Wood site this is what I came up with....

the beginings of the headboard and footboard.


We were quite a pair this weekend. Thankfully Mike knows a bit about small engines and was able to rebuild the engine (practically) and get our lawn/weeds mowed.


Unfortunately, through no fault of my own, our drill broke. I borrowed one from a friend. Immediately the thought of a keyless chuck came to mind. This drill was different from ours and I had never used a drill that required a key. After a few, unsuccessful, tries the drill bit would not stay in! So off I go to our neighbor to ask to use their drill. Well, they had a fancy, dancy cordless that I was a little too intimidated to use. They offered their old "corded" one and I was much more comfortable with this option. Fortunately, the key was attached to the cord and I realized that yes I did indeed need a key for the first borrowed drill.


Back on track


This finished product!


This was the perfect excuse to send Mike shopping for a new drill. Wow! what a drill! I can't wait for the next project! I guess I'd better get caught up with the laundry, cleaning, cooking, finances, etc., etc., etc.