Today my sister and I got out the power tools and did the first real reconstruction DIY project for 212. We used some of the long wood planks that Kyle and I pulled off the walls and made a coffee table for the living room. First, we brushed off the old cobwebs and dust using a damp cloth. Being over a hundred years old meant that the wood was not squeaky clean. After, we measured the boards to make sure that they were all the same length and my sister cut them accordingly. We sanded down the sides using an electric sander and removed any old nails. I was amazed how much of a difference these steps made for the wood's overall appearance! Following the sanding, we white-washed using white latex paint mixed with a little water. Each board was left for a few minutes to dry in the sun before we screwed them to a central board that acts as part of the base underneath. For the table legs I have decided to use steel piping, to give it that industrial look. I am so pleased with how the table turned out! I always planned to have a statement piece on the coffee table that told a little about the house, but now the table itself is a part of the narrative.
SIDE NOTE: On top of the coffee table construction this weekend, I also attended the Christmas Show at the BMC. I gathered some great home decor inspiration and got to spend time with these two :).
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About MeKyle and I just became new homeowners. The house we purchased is not what one would classify as "move in ready"; in fact, it is quite the opposite. Built at the turn of the 20th century, our Victorian style house is both beautiful and terrifying in its ancient status and will be a project in renovation. This is a documentation of our triumphs and lessons learned, as we deconstruct and reconstruct this house. The end result? A space that we can proudly say we created. Archives
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