FAVORITE DIY PRODUCTS

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REMOVABLE SHADE SAIL DIY PLANS ebook ($5):

Get our DETAILED GUIDE to create your own removable shade sail system. To learn more about our DIY Project you can head to our blog post.

It has a detailed bill of material, and all the steps we did from initial design through construction/operation! Now, this is what we did at our home. All of the dimensions are very specific to our geometry. We made a couple of unique features, using common materials in a novel way to make this system a ‘winner’ when we entertain friends and family.

REMOVABLE SHADE SAIL DIY ebook – $5

WOODWORKING TOOLS:

9.5 in DOUBLE EDGE PULL SAW

Try this one if the one above is not available or price is not good. JAPANESE PULL SAW

6 PACK MINI BAR CLAMPS

We also purchased this 4 pack of clamps for a great price.

COPING SAW
WORKMATE BENCH
ENGINEERING PADuse to design & layout projects

RUST REMOVAL:

CITRIC ACID
WD-40
SHOP TOWELS
NYLON STRIPPER BRUSH
3-IN-1 OIL
CHEMICAL RESISTANT LATEX GLOVES
CITRISTRIP
SET OF 6 PUTTY KNIVES
RAZOR BLADE SCRAPER
ABRASIVE DRY WET WATERPROOF SANDPAPER
SCOTCH BRITE SCUFF PADS
FLITZ MULTI-PURPOSE POLISH
ODORLESS MINERAL SPIRITS

PAINTING PRODUCTS:

BONDING PRIMER
KILZ PRIMER
POLYCRYLIC CLEAR MATTE
CHALK PAINT
FOAM BRUSHES
SHARPIES – use as optional step w/ book stacks
PEEL N STICK WALLPAPER – I used this pattern from Amazon for a furniture update.
Great set of quality paint brushes.

BACKSPLASH TILE:

Be sure to check out my guides on HOW TO PICK THE BEST BACKSPLASH TILE FOR YOUR KITCHEN & TOP 3 RULES TO PICK THE BEST BACKSPLASH TILE FOR YOUR KITCHEN.

Below are 2 gorgeous 3×12 subway tile choices. They are very similar with a subtle difference. The Catalina has a little bit more variation & texture to the front surface giving it a more handmade look. Both are polished, but have a little difference in their overall effect. Also, both come in a variety of color choices.

Below are 3 fantastic choices if you are looking for something other than a subway tile. They still maintain a classic look, so will stand the test of time in the style department. I love the life in the Alexandria style with the color variation and texture to the front and the edging that give it such a handmade look. If you love a really clean and fresh palette, the fish scale design is a great option.