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I wouldn’t normally want to post a picture of myself with my messy garage behind me but at the end of the day I thought … DIY’s get messy and if you’re going to put work into something its not always clean and perfect so here is to #progressoverperfection
As I planned out my Projects for 2020, I took stock of what I needed. Materials, paint colors, furniture, decor to keep an eye out for and it hit me – maybe I should share my go to tools for all the DIYs. If I really think about it, there is a handful that I use for almost all my projects.
Sander
Now, I actually just received one of these for Christmas – I have been borrowing my dads or my father-in-laws when I need it. I really could have used one when I was working on my Raised Table Runner (i hand sanded that). Whenever I’m doing any wood projects there is usually a portion I want to sand to soften edges or give it a more lived in look.
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Jigsaw
This was a package deal with the sander – again something I was always borrowing (or worse, using a hand saw) but now I have one of my very own! Whether cutting trim to frame something out or cutting a piece of plywood down to a size I can work with – this is soooo much easier than a hand saw.
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Liquid Nails
If you have followed me for any length of time or watched any of my DIY’s you know my love affair with liquid nail. Its like the DIY-er’s super glue. Speaking of, I’ll just throw super glue in here with Liquid Nail because it always comes in handy.
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Glue Gun
This is my less permanent version of the above. When I’m working with fabrics, foam board, cardboard or anything a little more delicate – my glue gun is a go to tool. Dries quickly …. easy to use … clear … whats not to love?
Monitor / Coffee
This one is kind of a joke. Most of the time if I’m doing any sort of DIY tutorial two of the things I have on hand is a cup of coffee and the baby monitor. Because you need caffeine and sleeping children to get anything done.
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