4/15/09

IKEA MONTERA - Plastic Cord Cover




Make Your Own Drill Bit Template - Saves Time


I was so tired of trying to find the right drill bit size to match the screws. It took less than 5 minutes to create this template and saves time for future projects.

4/12/09

Ikea Rationell Fully-Extending Drawer Install in Other Cabinets



































































These old cabinets are not my style but they are in good condition. So, to add more storage I added the Ikea Fully Extending Drawers & Lansa handles.





































List of Tools I used
1. Right Angle Drill - I have 12" Width Cabinets so the regular drills were too long





2. Drill Bits Various Sizes





3. Rotary Drill - To sand the grey plastics circular hole fill-ins





4. Marker





5. Scotch Tape





6. Screwdriver Phillips





7. Wood Putty - Fill in old holes





8. Business Card

Ikea Cesium Ceiling Spotlight & Lutron Dimmer

Kitchen Ceiling Light Before & After

















3/25/09

Dining Room Wall Paint Color

Before : Ralph Lauren Semi-Gloss in Peachtree

After : Benjamin Moore Aura Matte in Simply White



Ikea Udden Cabinets - Dining Room Microwave & Storage


I was lucky that Ikea Udden Cabinets fit my mini microwave perfectly. I
used the lenth of the cord to the outlet to determine the cabinet's best position so I don't have to use extensions. I'll be buying cord covers soon!







Home Depot Commercial Electric Candelabra Chandelier

Dining Room Light Before & After



Oops! According to Home Depot book, the chandelier should be about 30"-34" above the dining table for 8 foot ceiling. Mine is too high! Once I get my new glass table I'll have remove it and add chains.