Easy DIY Stool $5 each!

New tools + Ana White free plans + $5 worth of wood = perfect (inexpensive) bar stool!!! 

I used a mitre saw (5 degree angle and 5 degree bevel cuts on the legs) a Kreg Jig and a clamp (to hide the screws), and my drill. That's it as far as tools go! I hand sanded with no problem.

I needed a 24" stool for our countertop dining space (my kids use 29" stools but our legs are too big as adults). 

So excited about the sucess of this project. As my first real furniture build it took me hours--- but I can tell future stools will be much quicker!

Check it out: 

Follow this link to the plans: http://ana-white.com/2011/01/simplest-stool.html

Best. Rug. Cleaner. Ever!

Straight alcohol in a spray bottle. That's it! So cheap! Saturate well and then scrub with a towel. Dries super fast! Light colored towels are more fun to use, because then you can really see how much dirt pulled up! Vacuum when done. Check out the before and after! 

Changing Our Grout Color: dark to light!

This project was easy, but time consuming! Well worth it we feel. You use a toothbrush and rub in the stain color (after you use this cleaner) 

So you have cleaned the grout thoroughly with a scrub brush, let it dry allllll the way. Thennnn scrub in the stain colorant. We used this and are VERY satisfied. It also has a built in sealant so that was very helpful! 

As you go along, line by line, you are also quickly wiping away excess color and parts that get on the tile with a paper towel. THIS IS VERY SLOW WORK. My neck was sore that evening from being down on the floor focusing on the details. Butttt here are the before and after pictures and again it was totally worth it! 

BEFORE:

AFTER: