Izzie turns 3: a Tangled party!
Last week, Izzie turned 3! I can’t believe how quickly 3 years has gone. As she’s a little older now, she got to have some say in the theme of her birthday. She loves everything princess and her two favorite princesses are Ariel and Rapunzel. She was Ariel for Halloween this past year (she loves to tell people she has red hair like Ariel, lol!), but when I suggested we have a princess party, she said she wanted to be Rapunzel. So, from there, the party evolved into an all out Tangled theme! This is a picture of Izzie (right)...
There Are Six New Tools in Our Rewards Center! Have You Signed Up for an Account Yet?
If you’re new to OPC or haven’t looked around much, you might have missed our Rewards Center. In a nutshell, it’s the page on our site where you can score 100% free tools, and I’m not talking about some namby-pamby flashlight you’ll never use. Right now, the Rewards Center is stocked with a Johnson level, Channellock pliers, a Stanley utility bar, a Ridgid orbital sander, and more! To get in on the action, all you need to do is sign up for a Project Rewards account on our site. What’s the program all...
Basement Remodel, Day 1: Framing
We’re kicking off this week with our next Pro-Follow! But before I get started with all the details of Day 1, I wanted to let you know that Steve Wartman and his crew are continuing to work on the deck build we covered last week. We’ve had some difficult weather for exterior remodeling over the last few days, so Steve’s crew is focusing on several indoor projects at that home. Next up on the deck project is the installation of Trex trim and the railing system. As those sub-projects unfold, I’ll be bringing you...
Share Your Story on OPC, Get a Gift Card!
Do you have a great remodeling story or guide? Did the previous owners of your house do something so absolutely crazy you just have to share it? Are you an enthusiast or contractor with a funny remodeling story, a professional how-to guide, or some remarkable before-and-after pictures to share? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want your article! Here’s the idea: You e-mail your story, “how-to” guide, or pictures to us at projects@oneprojectcloser.com (see detailed instructions below). If we publish...
I’m One Project Closer {DIY Link-It-Up #5}
Welcome to our fifth DIY Link-It-Up party, where you can share your best DIY! Submit your project using the link widget below! Next week, we’ll pick the top 4-8 submission on the list and feature them. Stop back Every FRIDAY to MONDAY to Link It Up! My Favorite DIY Link it Up Features From Last Week! 1. Emily @ MerryPad gives us this cute DIY cement heart doorstop. I love this design, because with Emily’s approach you could make any shape doorstop you want! 2. Karah @ The Space Between shows us how to make these cute dog...
Picking Firewood is a Science
Hey everyone. Before we get rolling with today’s article, I wanted to share a quick Pro-Follow update. I’m spending the day at a new basement remodel project with general contractor Joe Bianco and his team. The framers have finished, and the plumbing is underway. I’m really excited for the articles that will come out of this, so stay tuned for the full details. Connect with me through Facebook or Twitter for all the latest updates. Today, we’re bringing you a guest post by JB Bartkowiak, Editor and MC @ BuildingMoxie.com. Here...
How to Build a Deck, Day 4: Flashing, Laying Deck Boards
We’re back with another deck build Pro-Follow update this morning. I’m shadowing general contractor and carpenter Steve Wartman and his crew through the process of building a new composite deck. Our last update left off with the stairs going into place. At this point, the “bones” of the deck (posts, beams, joists, stringers, and band board) are all set. Before we jump into laying the deck boards, it’s important to address flashing the ledger board. Today’s article covers both of these topics. Step...
Purple Zebra Cookies
Last week, you saw our wine and beer cupcakes, and this week I wanted to share the cookies that went with our Purple and Zebra Print theme. This was a fun cookie to make with Izzie – she really enjoyed unwrapping the candies, adding the ingredients, and pushing the Hugs onto the cookies. Overall, it was a quick and fun activity for Izzie and me while Lucy napped! Hershey’s Raspberry Hugs Cookies 1 bag Hershey Raspberry Hugs 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/4 cups all...
How to Build a Deck, Day 3: Band Board, Blocking, Stairs
Welcome back to our latest Pro-Follow update. Steve Wartman and his crew are three days into building a brand new composite deck. Our first installment in this series covered pouring deck footers and installing the ledger board. Our second installment focused on setting the posts, running support beams, and installing the joists. Today’s article covers adding the band board, blocking between joists, and building the stairs. We’ll be publishing two more articles in this series before we cap it off with our final “How...
I’m One Project Closer! {DIY Link-It-Up #4}
Welcome to our fourth DIY Link-It-Up party, where you can share your best DIY! Submit your project using the link widget below! Next week, we’ll pick the top 4-8 submission on the list and feature them. Stop back Every FRIDAY to MONDAY to Link It Up! My Favorite DIY Link it Up Features From Last Week! We had some fabulous entries to our party last week. Here’s the best! 1. Even though the big game is over, you can still make a cute football field from Jen @ Everything Has It’s Wonders. 2. Larissa Hill Designs makes...
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Izzie turns 3: a Tangled party!
There Are Six New Tools in Our Rewards Center! Have You Signed Up for an Account Yet?
Basement Remodel, Day 1: Framing
Share Your Story on OPC, Get a Gift Card!
I’m One Project Closer {DIY Link-It-Up #5}
Picking Firewood is a Science
How to Build a Deck, Day 4: Flashing, Laying Deck Boards
Purple Zebra Cookies
How to Build a Deck, Day 3: Band Board, Blocking, Stairs