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Beautiful Things - Nov/Dec 2018:
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Hey, everyone! I really appreciate you all stopping by to read Beautiful Things. We have a fun project that is easy to do and will give you a conversation piece for your home.
​ My most recent project was a “She-Shed” for Habitat for Humanity Bay Waveland. One thing I thought would make the She-Shed look super cute was to line the walls with shiplap. ​You may have heard the word “shiplap” on various TV shows but may not be very familiar with what it is.
​So, by definition, shiplap is a type of wooden board used commonly as exterior siding in the construction of residences, barns, sheds, and outbuildings.
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Beautiful Things
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Supplies
- ​4 x 8 sheets of luan board (the number of sheets will depend on the size of the project)
- Table saw
- Nail gun and nails. (You can use either 16 or 18 gauge)
- Level
- 2 nickels to use as spacers
- Spackle
- Caulk
- Sandpaper
- Paint, paint brush/roller
- Carpenter’s pencil
- Eye protection (goggles or glasses)
- Work gloves
- *Helpful, but not necessary, is a stud finder
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I typically start on the bottom and work my way up. However, with this project I started placing my boards from top to bottom.
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​I used a white paint to compliment the dark wooden framed windows. You can use any color you please to match the décor of the room.